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New Kirk Moderator Challenges Christians on Unity
The Church of Scotland's first female minister to be elected as Moderator to the General Assembly has preached on the importance of unity in her first sermon at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on Sunday.
Church of England to Open 100 New Academy Schools
The Church of England is expected to open 100 academy schools over the next five years, as part of Prime Minister Tony Blair's attempt to cement controversial education reforms before he leaves office. Church officials will take direct control of a multimillion-pound expansion programme, following a deal struck with education ministers this week.
Church of England to Open 100 New Academy Schools
The Church of England is expected to open 100 academy schools over the next five years, as part of Prime Minister Tony Blair's attempt to cement controversial education reforms before he leaves office.
New Kirk Moderator Challenges Christians on Unity
The Church of Scotland's first female minister to be elected as Moderator to the General Assembly has preached on the importance of unity in her first sermon at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on Sunday.
South Africa Churches Refuse to Conduct Gay 'Marriages'
Four Christian denominations in South Africa have confirmed they will not conduct same-sex "marriages" despite the country's legalisation of the practice last winter.
YMCA Campaigners Visit Parliament
Young people from YMCAs across England visited parliament, lobbied MPs and developed their campaigning skills, as part of YMCA England and Y Care International's Changing Your World course.
South Africa Churches Refuse to Conduct Gay 'Marriages'
Four Christian denominations in South Africa have confirmed they will not conduct same-sex "marriages" despite the country's legalisation of the practice last winter.
YMCA Campaigners Visit Parliament
Young people from YMCAs across England visited parliament, lobbied MPs and developed their campaigning skills, as part of YMCA England and Y Care International's Changing Your World course.
Britney Spears Says Thank You to Fans for Prayers
Pop idol Britney Spears has said she wants her fans to know that their prayers have helped her during her difficult time.
World Mission and Evangelism Conference Recommended for 2011
A global conference on Christian mission has been proposed for late 2011 by the Commission on World Mission and Evangelism of the World Council of Churches (WCC).
Connect with People Struggling for Justice, Reformed Church Told
There is no such thing as a comfortable pew for Reformed Christians who want to answer God's call to bear witness that a world of justice is possible, says the Executive Secretary of the Office for Church Renewal, Justice and Partnership of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches.
Hong Kong Based Journalist Awarded on International Press Freedom Day
On International Press Freedom Day, European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid, Louis Michel awarded the "grand prix" of the 2006 Natali Prize competition to the Hong Kong based journalist Leu Siew Ying.
Commitment of Churches in SE Europe 'Needed', Protestant Churches Told
Together with the Commission for Church and Society of the Conference of European Churches (CEC), the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE) issued an invitation to a symposium in Vienna on 8 May on the occasion of the reconstitution of the CPCE South East Europe Regional Group.
Madeleine's Parents Attend Prayer Vigil as Millions Offer Internet Support
Christian faith has continued to offer strength and support to the parents of four-year-old Madeleine McCann, as they attended another prayer vigil asking for her safe return.
Church Diversifies Services to Pull Down Barriers to Worship
A Wolverhampton church is to offer a diverse range of service-formats, in the hope of renewing its mission focus and attracting more people to its service every week.
Michael Ramsey Prize Winner Announced at CRE
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams has announced that the winner of the Michael Ramsey Prize 2007 for theological writing is "What is the point of being a Christian?" by Fr Timothy Radcliffe.