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Churches see hopeful future for nuclear disarmament
Three British Churches have expressed optimism following the conclusion of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Preparatory Committee meeting in New York.
Jubilee Centre course explores money and the Bible
The Jubilee Centre has published a new course on what the Bible has to say about how individuals and the church can manage their money today.
World Emergency Relief appoints new Chief Executive
The trustees of international relief and development charity World Emergency Relief UK have appointed Alex Haxton to be its new Chief Executive.
Half of Britons afraid of dying
Some 50 per cent of Britons are afraid of dying, according to the findings of a new study by faith-based think tank Theos.
Christian NGOs provide aid to Sri Lankan war refugees
As the civil war rages on in Sri Lanka, Christian relief groups are doing their best to meet the huge and desperate needs of displaced war refugees in government camps.
Economic crisis pushing more children into forced labour
The global economic crisis is forcing more children around the world into the worse forms of child labour, international relief and development organisation World Vision warns.
Church to consider experience of being single
A report by the Church of Scotland's Mission and Discipleshipâs Human Sexuality Working Group is to explore the experience of being single both within the church and society.
New devotionals for the changes we can make today
Change the way you live one day at a time with the help of Tony Miles' humorous new book of devotionals.
Indian Christians celebrate early election results
In a clear indication of the people of India yearning for "secularism" over "communalism", the Congress-led UPA is headed to win the monthlong elections over the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
CSW calls for UN and ASEAN envoys to Burma
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has called on the United Nations (UN) and the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to send envoys to Burma to secure the release of Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, currently held in Insein Prison.
Australians 'hush' for homelessness
Thousands of Australians stay silent in fundraiser for country's 105,000 homeless men, women and children.
Grenville launches new family-friendly 'Storybook' series
Grenville Educational Media have just released a new series of childrenâs âStorybookâ DVDs featuring short stories told by Nicky Clinch and Hannah Storey.
Kingdom Bank takes over Stewardship's insurance business
Kingdom Bank has announced its takeover of the insurance business of the financial support services charity Stewardship.
Baptists to invite people Back to Church again in September
Baptists will be inviting people âback to churchâ again in September after an amazing response in 2008.
Christian Aid achieves Investors in People standard
International development agency Christian Aid has been awarded the prestigious Investors in People standard in the UK and Ireland.
Change your lifestyle to change your church, says Oloyede
Britainâs black majority and white majority churches will have to move out of their comfort zones if they are to become truly multi-cultural.