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'Change in the air' for Mid-East Peace, says WCC
The World Council of Churches senses a âchange is in the airâ for peace in the Middle East as the World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel observed by thousands of member churches around the world wound up on Wednesday.
Blair launches global faith programme
The Tony Blair Faith Foundation has launched a new global education programme to help young people better understand the worldâs major religions.
Kirk to hear from former Zambian President on Aids struggle
Former Zambian President Kenneth David Kaunda will be discussing his work in tackling HIV, Aids and poverty in a visit to the Church of Scotland on Friday.
CSW fears for safety of American journalists imprisoned in N Korea
Christian Solidarity Worldwide says it is "gravely" concerned for the future of two American journalists who have been condemned to 12 years of hard labour in North Korea.
Logos Hope to reach London with Gospel message
Operation Mobilisation's new ministry ship and the worldâs largest floating book fair, Logos Hope, arrives in London this week for its first ever call to the capital.
A gift of love to Europe's poorest
From the cosy comfort of one of Britainâs most historic towns to a community without heating or even a flushing toilet, one church in England has pledged to help a community in rural Moldova, not only Europeâs least known nation but also its poorest.
Kevin Max has new album lined up
dPulse Recordings and INgrooves are gearing up for former dctalk member Kevin Max's next album release.
Chargesheets drawn up against suspected Orissa attackers
In a sigh of relief for persecuted Indian Christians in Orissa state, the state police last week filed more than 400 chargesheets against suspected perpetrators of the 2008 violence in Kandhamal district that claimed the lives of dozens of Christians.
MPs celebrate faith in action
MPs last night paid tribute to the selfless service of Christians in their local communities across the UK.
Make being good attractive, says bishop
The Bishop of Stafford has challenged Christians to help put an end to the cultural norm that says being bad is cool, while being good is boring.
Diocese seeks court order to regain vicarage
The Diocese of Lichfield has issued proceedings to regain possession of a vicarage in West Bromwich occupied by a vicar barred from office in the Church of England.
Christian candidates pleased with European election performance
The Christian Party and Christian Peoples Alliance say they have made progress at the grassroots with their results for the European Parliamentary election.
Mikeschair hope debut album inspires as well as entertains
Mikeschair are a new band who believe their music demands attention. They're also hoping their new self-titled debut album and radio single, "Can't Take Away" will entertain as well as inspire.
Russia's minority Christians fear return to Soviet era persecution
Minority Christian leaders in Russia fear the government's re-establishment of a Ministry of Justice council could signal a return to Soviet era persecution against Christians.
Being the answer to Jesus' prayer
More than 1,700 churches representing nearly a million believers have kicked off the second annual One Prayer movement, hoping to accomplish more of God's work together than on their own.
Europe at âtipping pointâ, says 24-7 Prayer founder
24-7 Prayer is mobilising Christians to pray for Europe in the wake of the scandals hitting the financial and political sectors.