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London Set to Hold Day of Prayer for Burma
The 2007 Day of Prayer for Burma will be held at St Michael's Church, Chester Square, London on Saturday 10 March. The event will form part of a global prayer initiative for Burma.
Evangelical Alliance Reassures Churches Over New Charity Rules
The Evangelical Alliance UK has reassurance to churches and religious charities in the UK, saying that they have nothing to fear following the publication of new Charity Commission guidance relating to the requirement for every charity to show it is for public benefit.
Operation Mobilisation Takes Life and Hope of Jesus to Local Communities
Operation Mobilisation Luke, the community-level mission of Operation Mobilisation, has reinvigorated its commitment to take the good news of Jesus Christ to local communities with a new name and new focus this spring.
Archbishops in Talks Over Church and Human Rights Abuses in Zimbabwe
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of Central Africa have meet the Bishop of Harare over the implications of deteriorating economic and social conditions in Zimbabwe on the church. The church leaders warned that the Anglican Church in Zimbabwe must develop an 'independent voice' on human rights.
Acas Launches New E-Learning Course on Religion and Belief
Acas, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, or independent industrial disputes arbitrator, has launched a new free online course to help employers avoid discrimination in the workplace on the grounds of religion or belief.
£4.3 Million Funds to Support Faith Organisations with Community Cohesion Work
Communities Minister Phil Woolas announced Wednesday that grants totalling more than £4.3 million will be offered to more than 300 faith organisations to promote a common sense of citizenship.
Chinese & Korean Church Leaders Arrested as Persecution Intensifies in China
Thirty-four Chinese house church leaders and three Christian leaders from South Korea were arrested in a central province in China - a region notorious for its persecution of Christians.
It's Time to Abolish Slavery in the UK, says CHASTE
CHASTE (Churches Alert to Sex Trafficking across Europe) calls on churches across the UK to take part in 'Not for Sale Sunday' this May.
Churches Must Be 'Vigilant' Towards Nuclear Proliferation
World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee has stressed the need for churches to be vigilant against nuclear proliferation in a statement adopted at its recent meeting in Bossey, near Geneva.
Christian Leaders Call for Long-Term Solutions to Gun Crime
Christian leaders have called on politicians to avoid a "knee-jerk reaction" to the problems of gun crime.
Street Pastors to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour in Portsmouth
A ministry of Christian volunteers who demonstrate God's unconditional love by patrolling outside pubs and clubs to offer help to vulnerable revellers is ready to hit Portsmouth and make its streets safer at night.
Churches Must Be 'Vigilant' Towards Nuclear Proliferation
World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee has stressed the need for churches to be vigilant against nuclear proliferation in a statement adopted at its recent meeting in Bossey, near Geneva.
Dove Award Winning Backstreet Boy Makes Waves in Japan
Award-winning Christian artist Brian Littrell- also known as a member of pop group Backstreet Boys- continues to make waves in Japan, where he performed four sold-out shows last week, one with a surprise visit from his cousin, former Backstreet Boy, Kevin Richardson.
World Vision Staff Survive Indonesian Plane Crash
World Vision members were among survivors of the crashed Boeing 737-400 flight in Yogyakarta early Wednesday morning.
Delirious? to Embark on a 'Worship Revolution' Following India Tour
Acclaimed British Christian band Delirious? recently wrapped up its second tour through India, and now prepares to embark on a US tour in 14 March.
It's Time to Abolish Slavery in the UK, says CHASTE
The interdenominational forum CHASTE (Churches Alert to Sex Trafficking across Europe) will host Not for Sale Sunday this May to equip churches in their efforts to end of human trafficking.