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Micah Challenge presses Brown on climate change action
Campaigners from churches across the UK have signed and sent postcards to Prime Minister Gordon Brown asking him to keep his promises to the poor and secure a global deal that helps poor communities adapt to the effects of climate change.
Christian counsellor heads to Employment Tribunal over dismissal
A Christian counsellor, solicitor and former church elder took the charity Relate Avon to the Employment Tribunal on Monday after he was dismissed for a perceived failure to comply with Relateâs equal opportunities policy regarding the provision of sex therapy to same sex couples.
Charity welcomes Government pledge to honour aid commitments
Progressio welcomes UK pledge to honour aid commitments to poor countries, but says other rich nations must follow suit.
Toybox urges Government to increase funding to Latin America
Christian charity Toybox submitted a petition to Downing Street on Monday calling on the Government to spend more funding in Latin America.
Tutu, Eames to receive honorary doctorates from University of London
Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the former Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, the Rt Rev Lord Eames will today receive an honorary doctor of divinity degree from the University of London alongside .
Nigeria: 'Inaccurate reporting' could fuel further violence against Christians
Christian Solidarity Worldwide warns that 'inaccurate reporting' of violence against Christians could prompt further attacks.
TobyMac releases 'Boomin' and 'Ignition' remixes
It's a busy month for award-winning artist TobyMac and he's kicking it off with the release of two brand new remixes of hit tracks "Boomin" and "Ignition".
Tearfund launches Alive appeal for access to vital HIV medicine
Christian aid agency Tearfund has launched an appeal to ensure people living with HIV are able to access vital antiretroviral (ARV) medication.
Iraqi refugee: I'd rather go to hell than go back
An Iraqi Christian taking refuge in Syria is adamant about not returning to his homeland, which - like for many other believers fleeing the sectarian violence-rife country - has brought him so much pain and suffering.
Christians forced to leave relief camps, group says
Victims of anti-Christian violence in Orissa's Kandhamal district are being forced to return to their villages by the state administration, a local Christian body claimed.
Guernica: An image of lament
Pablo Picasso's largest painting is grounded in a spirituality that is honest about suffering and the need for lament.
Religious charities explore working in different faith communities
Christian, Jewish and Islamic charities have come together to debate how best faith-based organisations can work in communities of other religions across the world.
Taize helps young Africans build trust
Thousands of young African Christians gathered in Nairobi last week for five days of worship, prayer and exploring Godâs calling on their lives.
Deacon Blue singer donates song proceeds to cancer fund
Renowned Scottish singer and songwriter Ricky Ross of Deacon Blue has agreed to donate the proceeds of one of his new songs to a new fund that supports women diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy.
Churches told to lead effort against HIV and Aids
Church and charity leaders are marking World Aids Day on Monday with a call to Christians to lead the way in addressing HIV and Aids.
WCC urges radical change to economic structures
World leaders need to make radical changes to the global economic system so that it is more just to the poor and protects the environment, said the worldâs largest ecumenical body ahead of a major UN conference that began Saturday.