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Anglican Women Commit to Communion at UN Commission Meeting

A group of Anglican women have stated their commitment to unity at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

Gospel for Asia Missionaries Caught Up in Sri Lanka Conflict

Despite an official ceasefire, Sri Lanka's lengthy internal conflict has intensified and Gospel for Asia missionaries are finding themselves caught up in the crossfire.

Church of England Predicts High Easter Turnout

The Church of England is hoping for a seven-year high in attendance at its cathedrals this Easter.

WWF: Climate Change Could Be 'Biggest Disaster in Human History'

There's still time to stop the "biggest disaster in history", says WWF, ahead of Friday's release of the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report.

Human Rights Delegation Highlights Dalit 'Slavery' in India

Christian Solidarity Worldwide hosted a delegation of activists for India's Dalit - formerly 'untouchable' - population last week in numerous forums in London and Brussels to highlight the caste-based slavery faced by millions of Dalits.

Three Million Waiting for Invite to Church, Survey Claims

A new survey released today has found that one in seven adults in the UK attends a Christian church each month, while nearly three million more people say they would attend church if only they were asked.

Powerful Earthquake Hits Afghanistan; Tremors Felt Across India & Pakistan

A powerful earthquake has struck the Hindu Kush mountains in Afghanistan on Tuesday, with tremors beings felt across both India and Pakistan.

Bishop Appeals for Release of Captured Sailors in Iran

The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Forces has appealed to the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to help secure the release of the 15 captured Royal Navy sailors and Royal Marines.

'Polygamy a Pre-Requisite for Church Membership?' - Biblical Misunderstandings in Africa

A recent event at All Souls Church, Langham Place was held to celebrate and promote faithful Bible teaching in African churches.

Bethany Dillon's New Album Reveals Spiritual Growth

Popular US Christian artist, Bethany Dillon, who released her 2004 self-titled debut album to commercial and critical acclaim at the age of 15, returns today (April 3) in the US with a new studio project, Waking Up.

Human Rights Delegation Highlights Dalit 'Slavery' in India

Christian Solidarity Worldwide hosted a delegation of activists for India's Dalit - formerly 'untouchable' - population last week in numerous forums in London and Brussels to highlight the caste-based slavery faced by millions of Dalits.

Darlene Zschech: Justice is Jesus Christ

Hear my heart today as I continue to share with you some what is resounding in my heart today. As a leader, and as a leader of worship, the responsibility to take the song of freedom to the streets...

World Vision Assists Children Fleeing from Iraq

World Vision Canada has recently launched a combined advocacy and relief effort to assist children and families fleeing to neighbouring countries from Iraq, as violence continues precipitate the largest refugee crisis in the Middle East in half a century.

Bishop, Worshippers Among Tsunami Dead

A bishop and three worshippers are among the lives claimed by the deadly tsunami that hit the Solomon Islands during a church ordination service on Monday.

Three Million Waiting for Invite to Church, Survey Claims

A new survey released today has found that one in seven adults in the UK attends a Christian church each month, while nearly three million more people say they would attend church if only they were asked.

Clare Short, Joel Edwards to Join JustShare Slavery Event

Marking the 200th year since the act to abolish the transatlantic slave trade came into action, JustShare will host its annual May Day event 'Ending slavery: then and now?' on Tuesday 1 May.