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Virginia Minister Calls for UK Prayers as Harrowing Video of Killer Emerges
The student who killed 32 people in America's worst ever university shooting incident at Virginia Tech University sent a package to the US TV network NBC News on the day of the shootings, police officials have told.
Habitat For Humanity and Christian Music Artists Promote Affordable Housing
Habitat for Humanity in the US has teamed up with Word Entertainment and a host of stellar Christian music artists to promote decent and affordable housing by building a brand new house together during Gospel Music Association Week, which kicks off in Nashville, Tennessee this weekend.
Christian Bible Publishers Murdered in Turkey
Three Bible publishing house workers have been killed in the latest attack on Turkey's minority Christian community on Wednesday.
Church of Scotland Plans to Link with Developing Countries
A Church of Scotland planning group dedicated to developing new ways of being church has announced plans to build new links with Christians in the developing world.
World Bank Lacks Democracy, says Christian Aid
The World Bank suffers from a "lack of internal democracy", Christian Aid has said, in light of the pay scandal involving the President of the World Bank, Paul Wolfowitz and his girlfriend.
Hillsong United to Rock Stage at GMA's Sunday Evening of Worship
The traditional Sunday evening of worship at the historic Ryman Auditorium during Gospel Music Association Week this year will feature Hillsong United, along with the dynamic Hillsong Youth Pastor, Phil Dooley.
Bible Society Appeals for Prayer after Gaza Bookshop Bombing
The Bible Society has appealed for prayer after its bookshop in Gaza City was bombed last Sunday. The shop, run by the Palestinian Bible Society, was one of three targets of bomb strikes in Gaza City on 15 April.
NHS Crisis as More Doctors Refuse to Perform Abortions
Experts have warned of an imminent crisis in the NHS as increasing numbers of doctors refuse to carry out abortions. According to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, there has been a big rise in the number of doctors who are "conscientious objectors".
New Report Reveals True Impact of Evangelistic Events
A new report into the impact of five large scale evangelistic and social action projects published this week shows that in spite of many successes, there is still much that churches and Christian agencies can do to improve future outreach events.
Church Leaders Call for Tighter Gun Control after College Shootings
Monday's tragic college shooting in Virginia, US, has prompted calls from church leaders in the US and the wider international community for tighter control on firearms in the US.
Survivors, Mourners Turn to God in US Massacre Aftermath
In the aftermath of the worst university massacre in US history, survivors and families in grieving have turned to God for comfort and support.
New Report Reveals True Impact of Evangelistic Events
A new report into the impact of five large scale evangelistic and social action projects published this week shows that in spite of many successes, there is still much that churches and Christian agencies can do to improve future outreach events.
Burma News Network Protests Against Media Agency Closure
Burma News International, a network of ten Burmese news organisations, has urged Indian authorities to immediately re-open the main office of the Mizzima News Group in New Delhi, India, which was sealed off on Monday.
More Doctors Refusing to Perform Abortions
Experts have warned of an imminent crisis in the NHS as increasing numbers of doctors refuse to carry out abortions.
Archbishop of Canterbury to Visit US Episcopal Church
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has announced plans to visit the United States this autumn in response to the invitation from the House of Bishops of the US Episcopal Church.
Church of Ireland Appoints New Bishop of Connor
The House of Bishops of the Church of Ireland has appointed the Rev Canon Alan Abernethy as the new Bishop of Connor.