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Brit Award-Winning Singer Promotes Christian Aid Projects
Christian Aid staff and Brit award-winning singer, Lemar, recently travelled to Uganda to present a short series of films for GMTV. The programme is scheduled to be broadcast on Wednesday 16 May.
Tearfund Makes New Appointments in Wales
Tearfund has appointed two new managers of its branch in Wales. Miriam Evans, a former GP Practise Manager, and Hywel Meredydd, an Anglesey Church Minister will job-share the post, bringing to Tearfund a strong blend of skills and experience from their varied careers.
DVD Showcases Fresh Expressions in Some Unusual Locations
Pushing the bounaries of church: the latest Fresh Expressions DVD from the Church of England and Methodist Church shows that churches from all denominations really can be set up anywhere and everywhere.
32 Dead in US University Shootings
A gunman has killed 32 people, including himself, and injured another 15 in the US in what is the deadliest university campus shooting in US history at Virginia Tech University on Monday.
Rosie O'Donnell Challenged on 'Anti-Christian Hate Speech'
The "Dr. Phil of Prayer" has issued a challenge to outspoken American television star Rosie O'Donnell to defend her "anti-Christian hate speech," surprisingly by the invitation of US radio talk show host Howard Stern.
Tearfund: Government Must Halt Damaging Trade Agreements
Tearfund has called on the Government to prevent EU trade negotiators from forcing poor countries to sign up to trade deals that will harm poverty reduction and development.
Christian Leaders Hope Global Day of Prayer Will Inspire Social Action
The organisers of the Global Day of Prayer London have expressed their hope that the event will encourage prayer participants to get involved in social action programmes seeking to combat some of the pressing issues facing Britain today.
Tearfund: Government Must Halt Damaging Trade Agreements
Tearfund has called on the Government to prevent EU trade negotiators from forcing poor countries to sign up to trade deals that will harm poverty reduction and development.
Baptist Human Rights Award Winner Calls for Prayers for Burma
A Baptist World Alliance Human Rights Award winner has appealed to the Christian community for prayers for the suffering Myanmar (Burma) refugees.
Christian Leaders Hope Global Day of Prayer Will Inspire Social Action
The organisers of the Global Day of Prayer London have expressed their hope that the event will encourage prayer participants to get involved in social action programmes seeking to combat some of the pressing issues facing Britain today.
Michael W Smith to be Honoured at Music City Walk of Fame
Legendary Christian artist Michael W Smith joins an elite group of music industry figures later this month when he will be inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame.
Bush Stands Against 'Temptation to Manipulate Life'
US President George Bush expressed his opposition to efforts that "manipulate life" last Friday and urged the US to work for a culture of life where the strong protect the weak and most vulnerable.
World Vision Sees 'Major Human Crisis' in Exodus of Iraqi Civilians
Millions of Iraqis have now fled their country after four years of intense suicide bombings and insurgent attacks, World Vision reports.
Network Challenges Christian Teens on Sex, Relationships and Pete Doherty
TrueTube, a new website launched to get teenagers debating moral issues, is looking for more young Christians to get involved in the network and tackle head-on issues such as sex, relationships and the behavious of rock star Pete Doherty.
Pope Thanks God on 80th Birthday
Pope Benedict XVI has marked his 80th birthday by offering thanks to God and his family during a huge mass celebration on Sunday.
Bishops Urge Scottish Voters to Challenge Attacks on Christian Values
Catholic bishops in Scotland have called on their flocks to express their opposition to attacks on Christian values at the Scottish parliamentary elections.