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Faithworks to strengthen regional faith agency networks

Christian social action movement Faithworks is to launch a new Regional Networks Support project to boost the role of Christian and other faith groups in regional policy-making across England.

No sign of India violence subsiding, says ministry

More than a week after the outbreak of violence in Orissa, the situation is getting worse with no sign of subsiding, reported a Christian ministry working in India.

Premier launches campaign against sex trafficking

Premier Christian Media have launched an anti-trafficking campaign, 'Not For Sale', to draw attention to the plight of 10,000 women held against their will and treated as sexual slaves in the UK.

Bible Society launches Bring Your Bible to Work Day

Christians across the country will be taking their Bibles to the office, school or building site on Monday 27 October, as Bible Society launches Bring Your Bible to Work Day.

Anthony Evans passionate about World Vision child sponsorship

While singer and songwriter Anthony Evans continues to tour this autumn promoting his third CD The Bridge (EMI Gospel), he has also been able to personally embark on a long time passion - to help those in need.

Barlow Girl to release first festive album, 'Home for Christmas'

Fervent Records' talented trio BarlowGirl is ready to spend this Christmas season and many more to come with you through their first holiday season project, Home For Christmas.

Thai Christian leader warns against violent response to protests

Churches in Thailand are being encouraged to put pressure on the Thai Government to ensure that it deals peacefully with thousands of protesters who have vowed to occupy the offices of Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej until he resigns.

New principal for Sarum College

The Rev Canon Keith Lamdin has been appointed Sarum College Principal in a unanimous decision by the Board of Trustees. He will begin his post on 1 December 2008.

SAT-7 offers peaceful alternative to violent TV programmes over Ramadan

The Muslim fasting of Ramadan is a time when many Middle Eastern TV channels will be broadcasting new, often violent, programmes. SAT-7 is hoping to catch viewers with a peaceful, Bible-based alternative.

Young Scots more positive about church than believed - survey

A survey conducted on behalf of the Church of Scotland has found that young Scots are more positive about the Church and Christianity than previously believed.

Ecumenical delegation to strengthen Georgia-Russia church ties

A delegation from the World Council of Churches began its five-day visit to member churches in Georgia and Russia on Wednesday with the goal to facilitate harmony between the two Christian communities despite their countries' current political conflict.

Bangladesh: From bamboo huts to Class C drugs

A youth drugs crisis now overshadows a corner of north-east India where less than a century ago people were still living in huts and worshipping idols.

Memorial service to remember black church pioneer

Street Pastors founder Les Isaacs and Bishop Melvin Powell, founder of Tooting New Testament Assembly church, are some of the church leaders expected to join a special service celebrating the life and achievements of Rev Dr Io Smith, a key pioneer of Britain's black church movement.