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Oasis Reaches Out in Tough Urban Areas
Oasis UK is looking for young Christians with guts to take their faith to some of the toughest urban areas in the UK.
Archbishop Expresses Deep Sorrow Over Child Abuse Suffering
The Archbishop of Canterbury has expressed his deep sorrow over the suffering of child abuse victims while under the care of the Church of England.
Lambeth Conference Plans Move Forward
Decision-makers in the Anglican Communion met last week to continue the formation of progress plans for the Lambeth Conference 2008.
Kirk Report on Homosexuality a "Major Disappointment"
A report on the Church of Scotland's position on homosexuality has been labelled a "major disappointment" by a group of evangelicals within the Church of Scotland.
Underground Churches in Iran Experience Growth
Despite the hard-line Islamist regime in Iran the underground church is growing, Release International reports. Evangelists are sharing their faith in towns and villages and planting new churches, according to the persecution watchdog.
World Famous Evangelist John Stott Announces Retirement
Legendary theologian and evangelist Rev Dr John Stott has announced his decision to retire from public ministry at the age of 86.
Kirk Report on Homosexuality a "Major Disappointment"
A report on the Church of Scotland's position on homosexuality has been labelled a "major disappointment" by a group of evangelicals within the Church of Scotland.
World Vision Australia Urges Cuts in Carbon Emissions
World Vision Australia has criticised the country's policy makers for 'waiting too long' to reduce carbon emissions. Although urged by state governments, Prime Minister John Howard has refused to set a target for carbon emissions.
Report Reveals 66 Babies Born Alive After Abortion
A report has revealed that in one year alone as many as 66 babies were born alive after abortions carried out on their mothers, before dying as a result of the procedure.
Lambeth Conference Plans Move Forward
Decision-makers in the Anglican Communion met last week to continue the formation of progress plans for the Lambeth Conference 2008.
World Evangelical Alliance Welcomes New Member to North American Council
The World Evangelical Alliance has welcomed Dr David J Jang, president of the Olivet Center for World Mission in San Francisco as the newest member of the Alliance's North American Council.
Jewellers Support CAFOD Campaign to End Dirty Gold
Success for CAFOD's Unearth Justice Campaign as National Association of Goldsmiths back campaign to end dirty gold.
Scottish Christians Called to Vote with Integrity
Rev Dr John S Ross, Moderator Designate of the Free Church of Scotland, has appealed to Christians to vote with integrity at next week's Scottish Parliamentary elections.
Nobody Voted Off Charitable 'American Idol'
American Idol took its charity theme very seriously this week as it spared all six finalists from being voted off.
Episcopal Head: Anglican Churches Will Follow 'Journey' to Pro-Gay Stance
After affirming that the 2008 Lambeth Conference will not be cancelled over sexuality debates, the Anglican Communion is moving forward with plans for the worldwide assembly.
Ecumenical Head Highlights Challenge of Global Migration
Global migration poses new challenges for churches worldwide, the WCC General Secretary has told churches in Wales during his visit to the UK and Ireland.