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Hope UK welcomes call for alcohol-free childhood
Christian drug and alcohol awareness charity Hope UK has welcomed new guidelines from the Government advising parents to make childhood an alcohol-free zone.
Archbishop: Government neglected Orissa victims because of poverty
The Indian government ignored the brutal anti-Christian campaign in the remote state of Orissa for months because the population is poor and uneducated, said Catholic Archbishop Raphael Cheenath on Wednesday at an event discussing the state of religious freedom in India.
Sri Lankan churches may think twice before helping poor
Churches and Christian organisations are worried they will have to be more careful when they help the poor if an anti-conversion law is passed next month by the Parliament of Sri Lanka.
Churchgoing not in decline, says Tearfund
Churchgoing is not in decline, according to figures released by Tearfund today which show that one in four adults in the UK attend church at least once a year.
CSW urges European Community to address religious freedom in China
The Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao began his European tour yesterday amidst calls from human rights groups to address continuing violations of fundamental freedoms.
Growing for God's glory
The £2.5 million expansion project at St Peterâs Harold Wood is less about making space for existing members and more about getting ready to welcome new lambs to the flock.
Big Daddy Weave tackle obesity
Big Daddy Weave's lead singer and guitarist Mike Weaver is resolving to lose 90 pounds this year by launching the "90 in '09 Challenge".
Obama to appoint pastor to faith-based office
President Barack Obama will reportedly name a religious outreach director to head the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.
Share Jesus retreat offers fresh thinking for church leaders
A dynamic and exciting new retreat for church leadership is being launched by Andy Frost and the team at Share Jesus International at Cliff College in March.
Scottish church leaders call for investment in affordable housing
At the opening of Poverty and Homelessness Action Week, leaders of Christian churches in Scotland are calling for intensive investment in affordable housing.
Christians launch seven days of prayer for revival in London
Christians from all denominations gathered in Croydon last night to pray for revival in London.
Church moderator wants more support for low income families
Church of Scotland Moderator calls on the Scottish Government to do more to help families with children on low incomes.
Dry Bones brings life to dry places
In the last two weeks of March, staff at the Dry Bones Trust will head to Uganda to teach the Gospel to thousands of people.
New EU climate plans don't add up, warns Christian Aid
New European proposals for a global deal on climate change do not add up to a just or effective plan, Christian Aid is warning.
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American gospel channel to launch in UK
Americaâs most popular black TV network is coming to the UK to meet representatives of the black church community and announce its plans for new programming here.