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Call to support Sri Lanka with prayers and donations
Sinhalese and Tamil Christians have united with the Evangelical Alliance to call on UK Christians to pray for Sri Lanka and donate to agencies working on the ground.
Pentecost Festival shines a light amid the recession
Britain may be in the midst of its worst economic downturn in decades, but that hasnât stopped Share Jesus International from blanketing the capital in hundreds of events all aimed at bringing the church out of the building and into the heart of the city.
Christian candidates launch election campaign
For the first time ever in a UK election, there are candidates running on a Christian ticket across the United Kingdom.
Christians pray for a farewell to arms fairs
Christian peace activists throughout the country will hold a Day of Prayer on Sunday 14 June as a contribution to Stop Week.
World Refugee Sunday to raise global church awareness on refugee issues
World Refugee Sunday, a day where the churches are encouraged to focus on refugees and refugee related issues, will be commemorated on June 21 this year.
World churches to mark 100 years of landmark mission event
As the centennial of a landmark mission event approaches in 2010, a global study process is mobilising churches, theological institutions and mission bodies around the world.
Scottish Bible Society supports suffering Christians in India
The Scottish Bible Society is responding to appeals received by its sister organisation in India from Christians that have recently experienced persecution, especially in the state of Orissa.
New children's books give friendly introduction to Jesus
Much loved childrenâs author, Bob Hartman, has launched a brand new childrenâs fiction series with Authentic Media.
Thousands expected to stir up support for persecuted church
Over 30,000 people are expected to stir up support next month as part of Open Doorsâ Great Big Tea Party to raise awareness of Christians around the world who are suffering for their faith.
Memorial service scheduled for missiologist Ralph D Winter
The memorial service for Dr Ralph D Winter has been scheduled for Sunday, June 28, in the main sanctuary of Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena, California.
Atheist bus ads hit Chicago
Bus ads reading "In the beginning, man created God" have hit Chicago.
Appeal for Sri Lankan churches struggling with refugee crisis
The Methodist Churchâs Fund for World Mission is working with local churches in Sri Lanka to deliver immediate aid and relief.
CSW uncovers more evidence of human rights abuses in Burma
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) recently returned from a three-week visit to South-East Asia with fresh evidence of human rights violations in Burma.
Nurse loses job over church advice to patients
A Christian nurse has allegedly been sacked after suggesting that patients should turn to God during a staff training day.
Reformed head tells church to remember Calvin's legacy
John Calvin's are just as important for the Church today as they were when he first preached them to the world 500 years ago, say the head of the worldâs largest Reformed body.
Christianity Today announces staff cutbacks and end to four publications
Christianity Today International announced last Friday that it is to close four of its publications and lay off 30 employees.