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Hollywood to Host International Prayer Event for Christians in Entertainment

An international prayer event will take place in Hollywood for Christians involved in the entertainment industry. Led by London members of Artisan Initiatives and a team from the Hollywood Prayer Network, the event will encourage people to pray for the industry, all the Oscar nominees and for Hollywood itself.

2007 Lent Appeal Trains New Christian Leaders for World Mission

The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill, has launched his 2007 Lent Appeal by urging churchgoers in his diocese to dig deep to support the training of new Christian leaders in the developing world.

'Amazing Grace' Film can Start Anti-Slavery Movement, World Vision Expert Says

World Vision's expert on human trafficking and exploitation issues says the film, Amazing Grace, has the potential to catalyse a movement to stop slavery that still exists today.

Pleas to International Community as Congo Judges 'Ignore' Human Rights Lawyer

The trial of Marie Therese Nlandu, the human rights lawyer detained in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since November 2006, was mired by further confusion after military judges failed to attend the tribunal for the second time in eight days.

Lent Resources Sell Out as Hundreds of Courses Share Faith

The Diocese of Hereford's lent study courses have completely sold out in light of the fierce demand which has exceeded all expectations. The diocese has now put in a re-order to keep up with the demand.

Korea to Hold its First Ever World Youth Day

The first-ever Korean World Youth Day is scheduled to commence this August, ahead of the worldwide youth celebration in July 2008.

Former Muslim Calls Christians to Major London Prayer Initiative

A former Muslim is spearheading what is set to be one of the largest Christian prayer gatherings in the UK ever when thousands of Christians from all over Britain will stream into the 35,000-seater West Ham Football Club Stadium to take part in the Global Day of Prayer on Sunday 27 May 2007.

Nottingham Faithful Challenged to Live on Â£2.50 for Lent

Church members across Notts are being challenged to live on just Â£2.50 a week plus a basic food parcel, as part of the 'Destitution Challenge' during Lent to highlight the plight of destitute asylum seekers for whom such poverty is a daily reality.

Britain Responsible for 15% of Carbon Output, says Christian Aid

A new Christian Aid report reveals that Britain could be responsible for up to 15 per cent of the total production of greenhouse gases in the world.

Church of Scotland Moderator to Join Anti-Trident Rally

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Rt Rev Alan McDonald, is set to take part in a major anti-Trident rally in Glasgow this weekend.

Lambeth Palace Library to Enter Digital Age

Lambeth Palace Library, one of the oldest public libraries in the country, is about to enter cyberspace as its printed book catalogue becomes part of a giant online digital catalogue, allowing researchers anywhere in the world to have online access to the texts.