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CCM Artists Unite for US National Day of Prayer
Renowned Christian musicians BarlowGirl, Rebecca St. James, Juan Winans, teamed with members of Point of Grace, Stellar Kart, and Jackson Waters to record "We Pray," the theme song to this year's 'National Day of Prayer' in the US.
Delirious? Worship Revolution Tour Continues Without Keyboardist
Keyboardist Tim Jupp of popular Christian rock band Delirious? will miss the first leg of the US Worship Revolution Tour due to illness.
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.
Government 'Out of Touch' on Gun and Knife Crime, says Christian Peoples Alliance
The Government is "out of touch" with the realities of gun and knife crime on the ground in London, and "has run out of solutions and ideas" on how to fix the problem.
World Vision New Zealand Aids Iraq's Refugees
World Vision New Zealand has recently pledged NZD$50,000 in aid to help victims of the Iraq refugee crisis. "The Iraqi refugee situation is bigger than Darfur and threatens to get bigger," says Tennille Bergin, spokesperson for World Vision.
US Episcopal Church Refuses Anglican Compromise on Gay Debate
Bishops from the US Episcopal Church (ECUSA) have refused to bow to demands from the worldwide Anglican Communion to create a parallel arm of the Church for those who oppose the Episcopal Church's backing of homosexuality.
World Council of Churches Demands Apology from Blair on Slave Trade
Prime Minister Tony Blair has been told by head of the World Council of Churches (WCC) that the people of Africa are still waiting for an "unambiguous apology" and "acknowledgement" from European nations over their participation in the atrocities of the slave trade 200 years ago.
London Mayor Issues Apology for Slave Trade
The Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, has formally apologised for London's role in the slave trade before calling on Prime Minister Tony Blair to follow suit and issue an official apology on behalf of the UK.
bandwithnoname Returns from US Tour
Christian band, thebandwithnoname, have recently returned to the UK from their sell-out six week tour of the US. The tour promoted the band's third album, Dying To Be There, which was released on 23 February in the US.
Church of Ireland to Elect New Bishop of Connor
An Electoral College of the Church of Ireland will decide on a new Bishop of Connor before the end of the month, after its previous incumbent, the Most Rev Alan Harper, was elevated to Primate of the Church last week.
Christian Youth Abstinence Programme Launches in Norwich
Christian youth workers in Norwich have launched an initiative with a group of teenagers to try to make a dent in the rising number of teenage pregnancies.
Reformed Church Head Urges Lifestyle Changes to Bring Justice
Reformed Christians should expose the "false doctrines" that limit God's sovereignty to a narrowly defined spiritual realm, says Setri Nyomi, General Secretary of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC).
Christians Caught Up in Cameroon Conflict
Approximately 240 houses were burned and over 1,200 persons left homeless, among them 50 Baptist families, in the West African country of Cameroon...
US Superbowl Coach Affirms Opposition to Same-Sex 'Marriage'
Tony Dungy, the Christian coach of this year's Super Bowl champions, clearly laid out his position against same-sex "marriage" Tuesday night.
Deliver Public Services Until Gay Rights Law Stops You, Christians Told
Christian organisations across Britain have been told not to withdraw their public services due to the perceived threat from the passing of the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007.
Baptist General Secretary Protests Against Sri Lanka Abductions
The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) General Secretary, Denton Lotz, has appealed to the Sri Lankan President, Mahindra Rajapakse to bring an immediate halt to the abuse and persecution faced by civilians on the country.