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Releasing the power of worship
Noel Robinson is passionate about the power of worship, but not only a worship of words, music and song. Rather, Noel is seeking the kind of worship that comes from a place not seen with the ordinary eye, but rather deep within the spirit.
Christians hope world will be safer from nuclear danger in 2009
Churches hopeful as more countries prepare to join nuclear weapon free zone.
Russian Orthodox Church elects moderniser as new leader
The Russian Orthodox Church elected Metropolitan Kirill to be its new patriarch in a ballot at Moscowâs Christ the Saviour cathedral on Tuesday night.
BBC criticised over Gaza appeal stance
Church leaders join calls for BBC to show relief appeal for Gaza.
Fulfilling the Great Commission
The president of Campus Crusade for Christ International is certain the Great Commission can be fulfilled in our lifetime.
Politicians, faith leaders to consider role of Scripture in tackling poverty
Politicians and faith leaders will be considering the role of Scripture in fighting poverty at the forthcoming 'Good News to the Poor' reception.
Ecumenical group to explore alternatives to global finances
Members of a World Council of Churches (WCC) delegation will explore viable alternatives to the international financial architecture responsible for the current global financial and economical crises at this year's World Social Forum.
Black abolitionist to be honoured with church memorial
A black campaigner at the forefront of the 18th century abolitionist movement that eventually ended slavery is to be honoured with a memorial in St Margaretâs Church at Westminster Abbey.
Christians oppose bigger prizes for gaming machines
Christians have voiced their opposition to Government proposals to double the stakes and prizes for fruit machines and even larger increases for 'crane-grab' machines.
Aid agencies press for unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza
In the aftermath of the Israeli military operation in Gaza, aid agencies say it is critical that full and unhindered humanitarian access to Gaza be granted immediately by all parties to the conflict.
Appeal to churches to support people with autism
Parliamentarians, councillors and dignitaries will join people with autism and Asperger's Syndrome at a service at All Saint's Church, Woodford Wells, on Sunday 8 February.
Churches urged to support people in financial difficulty
More than half of UK adults feel ill-equipped to handle their finances, new research commissioned by Christians Against Poverty has revealed.
Emerging Church movement threatens church foundation, says pastor
The Emerging Church movement is seeking to revitalise the faith but may end up severing Christ's church from the Word of God, says one Reformed Presbyterian pastor and theologian.
Churches join Burns celebrations
Around 10,000 people are expected to gather in the Scottish town of Dumfries on Sunday to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of national bard Robert Burns.
Churches pray for Zimbabwe
Churches around the world are responding to the call of the All African Conference of Churches for a day of prayer and fasting for Zimbabwe.
Avalon begins 2009 with Greatest Hits release
Avalon to release Greatest Hits album next month.