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Churches urged to mark World Aids Day
The head of the London Ecumenical Aids Trust is encouraging Christians to make use of an Asian worship service to mark World Aids Day on 1 December.
Double awards win for Friends and Heroes
Friends and Heroes was this week awarded an âAdamâ by the 3rd Annual Sabaoth International Film Festival in Italy after winning over the public and an expert panel.
US: Getting the whole story out on Christians and homosexuality
For many Americans, all they've heard is that Christians are "anti-gay". The recent passage of amendments in California, Florida and Arizona defining marriage between a man and a woman and the large support those measures drew from churches have not changed that perception, and perhaps made it worse.
CARE hopes UK will follow Norway on tougher prostitution laws
Christian social advocacy charity CARE has welcomed moves in Norway to make payment for sexual acts a criminal offence, saying it hopes the UK will follow suit.
Operation Mobilisation resource helps nurture mission mindset in youths
Operation Mobilisation has released a new resource to help churches bring alive the theme of mission in younger minds.
The Priests set to become global phenomenon
Meet The Priests: Father Eugene OâHagan, Father Martin OâHagan and Father David Delargy, three practising Roman Catholic Priests from Northern Ireland who were signed by Epic Records on the spot and are set to become a global phenomenon with their debut album out on Monday.
New report maps church's work with vulnerable children
Christians need to know the who, what and where of their work with at-risk children if they are to improve effectiveness on the local and international level, and prevent overlap and burn-out, says Viva in its latest report.
Two churches destroyed in northern Nigeria
Tension is rising in the northern Nigerian town of Yelwa, in Bauchi State, after two churches were attacked and destroyed within a three day period.
Fairtrade director wins Outstanding Woman in Business Award
Fairtrade Foundation director Harriet Lamb has won the Credit Suisse Outstanding Woman in Business Awa
Indian pastor appeals for prayer amid death and suffering
The Bible Society in India has received a desperate appeal from a pastor in troubled Orissa state for prayers for the persecuted Christian community there, as thousands remain scattered across makeshift government camps or in hiding in the homes of relatives and sympathetic Hindus.
Zondervan making good progress with first handwritten NIV Bible
Half of Americaâs 50 states have been reached so far in Zondervan's effort to create the first handwritten NIV Bible with the help of 31,173 people across the US.
CofE announces new chair of educational board
The Rt Rev John Saxbee, Bishop of Lincoln, has accepted the invitation of the Archbishops of Canterbury, York and Wales to chair the Church of England Board of Education and the National Society Council, with effect from 1 December 2008.
Government falls short in tackling demand for sex, says charity
Beyond the Streets has welcomed the Governmentâs intention to challenge demand for prostitution but said it remains concerned that the recommendations fall short in protecting the vulnerable.
Most Brits worried about financial cost of Christmas
More than three quarters of UK residents are worried about the financial cost of Christmas, reveals a new survey out today from debt counselling charity Christians Against Poverty.
Children losing out in Congo conflict, warns World Vision
Widespread hunger and food security in the conflict-affected regions of Congo are hitting children the hardest, warns World Vision.
Church marks centenary by welcoming locals in and sending regulars out
The Church of the Good Shepherd in the East Hampshire village of Four Marks will be opening its doors for a special centenary exhibition running from 1 to 6 December, and plans to welcome in over half of the 4000-strong local population.