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Christians worldwide to pray for Burma
The twenty-year-old daughter of a Burmese political prisoner sentenced to 65 years in prison, is due to speak about her experiences on the annual Global Day of Prayer for Burma on Saturday 7 March.
Mission to Seafarers expects high demand amid shipping crisis
The Mission to Seafarers is preparing for an increase in demand for its services as the shipping industry plunges into one of the worst crises for 30 years.
Anglican women commit to spreading 'whole Gospel'
A group of 35 Anglican women theological educators from across the globe have affirmed their commitment to promote theological education for women in order to spread âthe whole Gospelâ.
Praying for the world one country at a time
For more than 75 years, Christians in the UK have united in prayer as part of the Womenâs World Day of Prayer, and this year, more than 5,000 services are being planned across England, Wales and Northern Ireland for the occasion on 6 March.
Priests should be 'released from overload'
Clergy and parishes should work together to release priests from the overload of parish life and enable them to work more effectively using the gifts and talents God has given them - thatâs the message from the new director of ministry development in the Diocese of Lichfield, who began her new role on Saturday.
Nationwide walk raises profile of people with learning needs
A national Christian charity is to launch a nationwide sponsored walk today to make known the aspirations of 1.5 million people in the UK with learning needs.
Indian Christians call for justice ahead of new election
Christian leaders in India have called on all political parties to bring justice for the Indian Christian community ahead of a new general election in the country.
Christian Aid goodwill ambassador 'humbled' by award
The Rev Canon Gideon B Byamugisha says he is overwhelmed, excited and humbled to have been named as this yearâs recipient of the prestigious Niwano Peace Prize - the Nobel Peace Prize of the faith community.
Dutch artist sets up 'God's answer machine'
A Dutch artist has set up a telephone line allowing people to leave messages for God in a move he hopes will help people contemplate their lives.
From Eden to Eternity in just an hour
Could you squeeze the story of the Bible into a one hour long play?
CAP crowned UKâs Best Small Company for second year
Leading Christian debt counselling charity, Christians Against Poverty (CAP), has scooped the prestigious award of Sunday Times Best Small Company to Work For 2009, following its success the previous year.
Archbishop warns of rise of BNP during economic crisis
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has warned that the financial crisis could make the UK more vulnerable to political extremism and the rise of parties like the British National Party (BNP).
Drought and hunger hit Afghanistan hard
Drought-stricken and internally displaced, many Afghans canât even be sure of one good meal a day for themselves and their family, says Church World Service.
WER wants to turn Easter eggs into real eggs
This Easter Christian charity World Emergency Relief (WER) is asking people to turn one chocolate Easter egg into 150 real eggs for a hungry family in Africa.
YMCA resident to lobby UN on youth justice issues
Daniella Abbate, a resident of the YMCA in Surbiton, is travelling to Geneva this week to lobby the UN on youth justice issues.
Churches press Prime Minister on climate change response
Church of England bishops urge Prime Minister to secure a "strong, just and effective" response to climate change.