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Christian Lawyers Publish Guidance on Gay Rights Law

The Lawyers' Christian Fellowship has published guidance to advise Christians on the Sexual Orientation Regulations due to come into force Monday.

WCC Head Calls for Change in Ecumenical Motto

Nearly a hundred years after a pivotal world mission conference helped spark the modern ecumenical movement, the head of the World Council of Churches is calling for change in the conference's famous motto, "the evangelisation of the world in this generation."

Church of Scotland Invests £2.4m in Local Communities

The Church of Scotland is transforming local communities across Scotland as it continues to reach out to the disaffected and rejected.

WCC Head Calls for Change in Ecumenical Motto

Nearly a hundred years after a pivotal world mission conference helped spark the modern ecumenical movement, the head of the World Council of Churches is calling for change in the conference's famous motto, "the evangelisation of the world in this generation."

Church of Scotland Invests £2.4m in Local Communities

The Church of Scotland is transforming local communities across Scotland as it continues to reach out to the disaffected and rejected.

Episcopal Church Elects New Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney

The Very Rev Dr Robert (Bob) Gillies was elected on Friday as the new Bishop for the Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney.

Theatre Review: African Snow

African Snow is the brand new production from Riding Lights Theatre Company and York Theatre Royal to commemorate the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade.

Premier Radio Appeals for Support in National Licence Application

Premier Radio has appealed for support from their listeners and all Christians across the UK to help it secure a place as the first Christian radio station to broadcast on a national digital licence.

WCC Head Calls for Ecumenically Responsible Evangelism on UK Tour

On the threshold of the 100th anniversary celebration of the 1910 Edinburgh World Mission Conference, widely regarded as the symbolic starting point of the modern ecumenical movement, the WCC General Secretary has called for an "ecumenically responsible evangelism".

Christian Aid to Benefit from Internet Service Provider Surefish

Christian Aid will benefit from charity Internet Service Provider Surefish as they raise funds for the charity through a new range of broadband internet services.

Black Christians to Advise MPs on Mental Health Bill

A parliamentary briefing on the impact that the 2006 Mental Health Bill will have on African Caribbean communities will be held at Westminster on 1 May at the House of Commons.

Amazing Grace Grosses Over £2m

Amazing Grace, the film that tells the story of William Wilberforce's 20-year fight to bring an end to the British slave trade, has grossed over £2m at the UK box office and remained in the UK Top 10 films for four weeks - at one point snatching second place from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Quick Stop with Jeremy Camp at GMA Week

A quick stop with popular American Christian artist Jeremy Camp during Gospel Music Association Music Week.

Zimbabwe Christians Join World Prayer for Children At Risk

As devastating reports emerge from Zimbabwe of record-breaking inflation rates, 80 per cent unemployment, and an economy shrinking faster than any on the planet, Zimbabwean Christians are have expressed their determination to make a stand on behalf of the youngest generation by taking part in an international prayer event.

Christian Persecution Escalates in Pakistan as 12-Year-Old is Raped

A 12 year-old Christian girl was kidnapped and gang-raped by four Muslim men in Lahore, Pakistan, on Easter Day, Christian Solidarity Worldwide has learned.

Premier Radio Appeals for Support in National Licence Application

Premier Radio has appealed for support from their listeners and all Christians across the UK to help it secure a place as the first Christian radio station to broadcast on a national digital licence.