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Christ calls us to be neighbours to immigrants, says WCC chief

The head of the World Council of Churches has called upon Christians to live out the core message in Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan and treat others as their neighbours.

Orissa still waiting for return to normality

Although violence in India's Orissa state has ebbed, normality cannot fully return until the victims of last year's attacks by Hindu extremists have returned to their villages, says an official of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM).

Sidewalk Prophets speak Simple Truths

New Fervent Records band Sidewalk Prophets will make their debut on August 25 with the release of These Simple Truths.

Worshippers help to choose new Bishop of Portsmouth

Church of England worshippers are among those who will help to choose the new Bishop of Portsmouth.

Premier looking for best Christian websites

The Christian Web and New Media Awards have announced they will be presenting this year's winners with a range of high tech prizes including an Apple Mac Notebook, a Nintendo Wii, an Apple iTouch and a home cinema projector.

Christian cyclone victims in Bangladesh may be 'neglected'

Hundreds of thousands of people in Bangladesh’s southwestern region remain homeless after a cyclone struck late last month, killing more than 260 people.

Christians celebrate answered prayers

Christians who took part in the Global Day of Prayer on the last day of May, Pentecost Sunday, are celebrating answers to their prayers.

Irishman Robin Mark to release Year of Grace

Celebrated Irish worship singer/songwriter Robin Mark offers a Year of Grace, his new Integrity Music CD which releases on July 14.

Christians urged to pray and act against Coroners and Justice Bill

Christian Concern for our Nation is urging Christians to pray and act against a Bill passing through Parliament that could lead to the legalisation of assisted suicide and the removal of a free speech protection clause in relation to sexual orientation.

Scottish Episcopal Church elects new Primus

The Scottish Episcopal Church has elected the Rt Rev David Chillingworth as its new Primus.

Ministries in Third World countries 'must transform lives'

A 99-year-old mission agency says third world countries require more than just a preaching and caring heart. Ministries there need to completely “transform lives, communities and nations”.

Millets and WER team up to give new life to old tents

Outdoor clothing and equipment retailer Millets has teamed up with Christian development agency World Emergency Relief to launch a new tent exchange scheme to help people in need of shelter overseas.

Looming health crisis in Sri Lanka sparks 'grave concern'

Monsoon rains and inadequate sanitation are placing tens of thousands of displaced Sri Lankans at risk from disease, warns World Vision.

Methodist Conference comes to Wolverhampton

The Methodist Church will meet in Wolverhampton next month for its annual Conference.

Deputy Mayor welcomes Logos Hope to London

Operation Mobilisation’s new ministry ship Logos Hope has docked at London’s Canary Wharf and is ready to greet thousands of visitors in the coming weeks with the Gospel message of hope.

Rich countries risk wrecking climate deal, warns Christian Aid

Rich countries risk wrecking vitally important international talks on a climate agreement, Christian Aid