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Tory Leader to Give Conservative Christians Wilberforce Address
The Conservative Christian Fellowship (CCF) will hold its annual Wilberforce Address as a special commemoration for the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the Transatlantic slave trade on Tuesday, March 20.
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.
Amazing Grace Breaks $10Million
Amazing Grace, the inspirational movie about Britain's greatest abolitionist and leading evangelical William Wilberforce, hit a major milestone at the box office recently when it claimed over $10million USD in gross receipts.
Archbishop of Wales Pays Tribute to Stabbed Vicar
More than 300 people have gathered at a remembrance service for the vicar who was stabbed outside his church in south Wales last Wednesday.
Climate Change Already Killing Thousands, says Expert
Norwegian Church Aid has held a debate on climate change with senior politicians during which the general secretary of Climate Network Africa warned that thousands were already dying from the effects of climate change.
Christians Feel Discriminated Against, Poll Finds
A survey for a BBC programme has found that a growing number of Christians feel persecuted against because of their faith. The poll for the Heaven and Earth show questioned 604 people describing themselves as Christian. Of those surveyed, 25 per cent , or one in four, said they felt discriminated against by colleagues and in their local communities.
World Vision Provides Aid to El Niño Victims
World Vision recently provided aid to residents of Guarayos and families from the Bolivian Departments of Santa Cruz and Beni, following the devastation brought through the weather caused by the El Niño effect.
Christian and Buddhist Children to Learn Way of Peace
Manchester Cathedral and the Manchester Buddhist Centre have been awarded a £2000 grant to support a peace initiative for local schools.
Christians Join Thousands in Iraq War Protest
Thousands of protestors have marched through Washington DC in opposition to the Iraq war, which will enter its fifth year on Tuesday. A Christian anti-war worship service drew thousands of peace supporters to the Washington National Cathedral on Friday night
Christian and Buddhist Children to Learn Way of Peace
Manchester Cathedral has teamed up with the Manchester Buddhist Centre have to run a new peace initiative for local schools.
March to Highlight Climate Change Impact on Developing World
Christian Aid Scotland hopes July march will highlight impact of climate change on developing countries.
World Vision Provides Aid to El Niño Victims
World Vision recently provided aid to residents of Guarayos and families from the Bolivian Departments of Santa Cruz and Beni, following the devastation brought through the weather caused by the El Niño effect.
Street Pastors Debut in Norwich
Street Pastors hit the clubbing district of Norwich for the first time last night as they lived out the message of God's unconditional love to support vulnerable pubbers and clubbers.
Belarus Hunger Strike Church Still Faces State Clampdown
The Belarus church which protested against state oppression in a hunger strike last October is still no closer to receiving the promised state approval to use its own building and land for worship.
Archbishops Launch Online Reflection on Modern Day Slavery
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu have published an innovative online reflection on the nature of the slave trade in readiness for the Church of England's Walk of Witness to take place in London on Saturday March 24.
New Church of Ireland Primate Preaches Reconciliation at Enthronement
The new Church of Ireland Primate was enthroned in Armagh on Friday with a call to members of the Church to follow the example of Christ in forgiveness and reconciliation.