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US Gospel Music Channel Hits #1 in Survey of Cable Operators
Gospel Music Channel (GMC), America's first 24-hour music television channel dedicated to all styles of Christian and Gospel music, has ranked as the #1 emerging or mid-size network in the new annual survey of cable operators.
Bar Council Forced to Pay Massive Damages to Religious Rights Lawyer
In a ruling that brings the self-regulatory role of the Bar Council under closer scrutiny, the High Court has ordered the bar profession's top body to pay out damages to controversial barrister Paul Diamond.
Christians Called to Stand Against Modern Slavery at Global Prayer Weekend
Amid the celebrations marking the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade, Viva is urging Christians across the UK to stand against the modern day slavery that affects millions of children today, by taking part in a global prayer event.
Evangelicals: 'Legacy of Slave Trade Should be a Modern Call for Justice'
The Evangelical Alliance has called on Christians to be inspired by the brave struggles of the slave trade abolitionists who fought 200 years ago, and to demand justice for the poor and oppressed in the modern day era.
Da Vinci Code Chapel Given Multi-Million Pound Restoration
A multi-million pound restoration grant has been awarded to the medieval chapel that starred in the Da Vinci Code blockbuster film. The 15th Century Rosslyn Chapel in Midlothian has been given £4.5m from the Heritage Lottery Fund and £2.68m from Historic Scotland, BBC reports.
Hundreds of Churches to Celebrate 'Amazing Grace Sunday'
More than 450 churches across the UK will take part in Amazing Grace Sunday on March 25.
Wilberforce Described as One of 'Greatest Liberators in British History'
The Rt Hon William Hague MP described Wilberforce as 'one of the greatest campaigners and liberators in the whole of British history,' at a special preview screening of the new film, Amazing Grace, on 21 March.
BMS Missionaries Caught Up in D R Congo Clashes
BMS World Mission workers were caught up in the crossfire during clashes in the capital of D R Congo over the last few days.
Archbishops Challenge People to Learn Lessons from Slave Trade
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are asking people to take time this weekend to reflect on the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade and use the 200th anniversary of its abolition as a springboard for taking action to tackle the impact of the trade's legacies today.
Christians Called to Lobby MPs on Refused Asylum Seeker Destitution
Church Action on Poverty (CAP) has accused the Government of trying to force refused asylum seekers out the country by making them destitute.
Tearfund Joins Call to End Water Poverty
Tearfund has joined other organisations in calling for an end to water poverty on World Water Day.
Malaysian Christians Concerned as Non-Muslims Directed to Islamic Court
The Christian Federation of Malaysia (CFM) has expressed its concern over the decision of the Court of Appeal, which told non-Muslim R. Subashini to seek recourse at the Syariah Court.
Europe Must Make 'Concrete Changes' to Change Lives for Poor
Christian relief and development agencies have recommended "concrete changes" in European Community (EC) aid so that a greater impact can be made on the lives of the poor in the South.
London Mayor Issues Apology for Slave Trade
As churches across the country finalise preparations for the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade on Sunday, the Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, has formally apologised for the capital's role in the slave trade.
Church Bishops Slammed for Skipping Crucial Lords Vote on Gay Regulations
Twenty-three Church of England bishops have been fiercely criticised this week for not attending a crucial House of Lords vote on controversial new gay rights regulations, which faith groups across the country have strongly opposed.
Christian Aid's 'Speedy Reedy' to Run Marathon
Reverend Matthew Reed, church and community director of Christian Aid, hopes to raise thousands of pounds for Christian Aid when he runs the London Marathon on 22 April 2007.