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Church of England Bishops Threaten Lambeth Conference Boycott
The worldwide Anglican Communion is heading towards a fresh breakdown in communications, after as many as ten Church of England bishops indicated that they may boycott 2008's Lambeth Conference.
Charity Watchdog Votes World Emergency Relief 'Top Rated'
Christian charity World Emergency Relief (WER) has been voted a 'Top Rated' charity by watchdog organisation Intelligent Giving.
On Holidays, Different Strokes for Different Popes
Pope John Paul used to climb every mountain, ford every stream and take afternoon naps in a small, white tent. Pope Benedict reads, writes, takes naps indoors and plays Mozart on a baby grand piano.
Steven Curtis Chapman to Release 16th Album
As an artist that has cultivated his passionate artistry in the hearts of listeners for two decades, Steven Curtis Chapman prepares to release his sixteenth studio album and first new project in more than three years on 23 October.
Vicar of Baghdad: Nothing Being Done to Support Iraqi Christians
The situation of Iraqi Christians is worse than being reported and nothing is being done to help, the British pastor of one of the largest churches in Iraq has told the US Government's special religious freedom commission.
Soul Survivor Introduces 'New Face'
Ben Cantelon is the latest worship leader to join the Soul Survivor team, as the ministry continues its development of young world renowned worship leaders such as Matt Redman, Tim Hughes, and Vicky Beeching.
Sentamu Backs Urban Flood Appeal
The Archbishop of York, the Most Rev Dr John Sentamu, has issued a call for donations to a special fund for communities in urban areas hit by the recent floods across the UK.
Archbishop Backs Plans to Preserve Former Seminary
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Glasgow Mario Conti has offered his full support to proposals to preserve a former seminary and museum in the suburbs of Aberdeen.
Jesus Film Reaches Historic Milestone with 1000th Translation
The greatest story ever, not to mention most translated film in history, is now neing told in a thousand languages.
S Korea Urged to Rethink Mission Strategies
Following the kidnapping of 23 South Korean hostages in Afghanistan, the country's foreign ministry has banned its nationals from travelling to Afghanistan and urged those already there - an estimated 200 civilians - to get out.
Christian Aid to Promote 'Climate Changed' at WOMAD Festival
Christian Aid is asking visitors to join its Climate Changed campaign at this year's WOMAD festival (27-29 July). Acts at the festival come from countries that are hit the worst by global warming. Baaba Maal and Daara J's home country of Senegal has experienced a 30-40 per cent drop in rainfall since the 1970s, which has destroyed farmers' livelihoods.
'Be a Change Agent', says Faithworks
Faithworks has urged Christians to become 'change agents' in their local communities following the Government's praise of faith groups in its Third Sector Review this week.
Taliban Agrees New Deadline for Korean Christian Hostages
Taliban rebels agreed to extend the negotiation deadline for the 22 remaining Korean Christians to noon Friday, said a spokesman for the militants Thursday.
South Korean Envoy Steps Up Efforts to Free Hostages in Afghanistan
South Korea sent a senior envoy to Afghanistan on Thursday to step up efforts to free 22 Christian volunteers held hostage by the Taliban after rebels killed the leader of the church group.
Peace Campaigners welcome Closure of Government Arms Sales Unit
The Government has announced it is to close its arms marketing unit following a successful public campaign.
Survey Reveals Global Day of Prayer London 'Uplifting & Inspiring'
The London Global Day of Prayer event, which gathered about 18,000 worshippers at West Ham United stadium on Pentecost Sunday was officially a great success according to a new survey.