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Christian Aid to Celebrate Golden Jubilee with Green Campaign
Christian Aid Week will celebrate its 50th Birthday this year, 13-19 May, as Britain's longest running door-to-door fundraising week. The golden jubilee event will kick off as it encourages people of all ages to 'go green' by planting trees in support of its overseas work on climate change projects.
Amazing Grace Premieres in London
The inspiring film about slave trade abolitionist William Wilberforce, Amazing Grace, premiered in London yesterday. General release is on March 23 across more than 200 screens.
Human Rights Council: Church Reports on Philippines Violations
An ecumenical report and a call to action documenting human rights violations in the Philippines was launched in Geneva yesterday, within the framework of the current session of the UN Human Rights Council.
America's 'Most Watched Pastor' Osteen Hits Big on iTunes
America's "Most Watched Pastor" Joel Osteen's audio podcast hit #9 in the podcast charts on iTunes last week, Joel Osteen Ministries announced.
Scottish Youth Challenge Politicians on Popular Misconceptions
Scottish youth challenge MSPs on youth justice and popular misconceptions of young people in society and the media at a hustings event hosted by YMCA Scotland.
Chancellor Faces Last Chance to Fight Child Poverty in 'Final' Budget
This Wednesday's Budget will be, almost certainly, Gordon Brown's last chance, as Chancellor, to do anything about child poverty and the "couples' penalty.
London Councillor Calls for Urgent Action After Recent Killings
Following Saturday night's fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Adam Regis in Plaistow, Newham, east London, Cllr Alan Craig, leader of the Christian Peoples Alliance group on Newham Council, called for urgent action by the thriving London churches.
London Church to Host Special Slave Abolition Celebration Service
Leading Pentecostal church Christian Life City will commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of slavery by holding a special Abolition Celebration Service on Sunday 25 March at the Round Chapel, London.
Indian Delegation Visits Europe to Highlight Slavery Amid Abolition Celebrations
A delegation of Indian activists on behalf of the Dalit (formerly 'untouchable') community will visit London, Brussels, Edinburgh and Oslo during the UK commemorations of the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade.
CSW Chief Executive Appointed Chair of New Religious Liberty Partnership
In a historic move, fifteen key organisations that work with the persecuted church around the world have launched a global network to improve international collaboration.
South African Churches Condemn Repression in Zimbabwe
The General Secretary of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) has expressed grave concern over the growing wave of repression and human rights violations in Zimbabwe and called for immediate action to halt the persecution of Zimbabweans at home and abroad.
Tomlin to Conclude How Great is Our God Tour
Popular worship artist Chris Tomlin will soon wrap up his 32-city US tour. The 'How Great Is Our God Tour', which featured Louie Giglo, author and founder of Passion ministries, and British worship artist Matt Redman, concludes 23 March.
Bishops Challenged on House of Lords
The relevance of Church of England bishops as the "custodians of moral and ethical values" in debates in the House of Lords is to be put to the test this Wednesday.
CSW Chief Executive Appointed Chair of New Religious Liberty Partnership
In a historic move, fifteen key organisations that work with the persecuted church around the world have launched a global network to improve international collaboration.
YMCA Launches National Youth Homelessness Scheme
YMCA England has teamed up with UK homelessness charity Centrepoint to deliver a National Youth Homelessness scheme. The charity will help to reduce the UK's youth homelessness problem over the next 12 months.
Charities Believe Sex Trafficking is a 'Two Way Street'
Barnabus, a Christian outreach charity which works with people involved in the sex trade in Manchester, has reported a sharp rise in the number of women from eastern Europe working the streets in the last 12 months.