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UN Warns Chad Violence Could Replicate Rwanda Genocide
The UN refugee agency has issued a stark warning that the violence in Chad could turn into a genocide similar to that in Rwanda in 1994.
Christian Charity Brings Hope to Orphans on Chinese New Year
Christian charity International China Concern is bringing hope to abandoned Chinese children who are unable to celebrate Chinese New Year.
Madonna: 'We All Need to be Like Jesus'
Madonna, a subject of controversy in many religious circles, has said she wants to be Jesus.
Primates Boycott Eucharist at Anglican Tanzania Summit
A small group of Anglican leaders has boycotted a Eucharist with other primates as the Anglican Communion reaches a vital period during its crunch meeting in Tanzania.
CARE Calls for Robust Marriage Policies in Response to UNICEF Report
Christian social policy charity CARE has expressed great concern at the findings of the UNICEF study, Child Poverty in Perspective, published this week.
Comedian Brightens Up UK Church
Leicester's clergy have brightened up their sermons with a stand-up comedian drafted in to make members feel more at ease. A workshop was held on Thursday at Leicester's Comedy Festival to try to encourage people in the church to better engage with their audiences.
Homeless Advocate and Author Joins World Vision's 30 Hour Famine
Homeless advocate, Mike Yankoski, author of the groundbreaking book, Under the Overpass, will appear at one of United State's largest churches in Pacific Northwest, Overlake Christian Church in Redmond in Washington, as part of World Vision's 30 Hour Famine nationwide campaign.
TobyMac to Follow Album with 'Portable Sounds' Tour
Popular American Christian rapper/singer TobyMac will release Portable Sounds, following his critically acclaimed albums Momentum(2001) and Welcome to Diverse City (2004).
CARE Calls for Robust Marriage Policies in Response to UNICEF Report
Christian social policy charity CARE has expressed great concern at the findings of the UNICEF study, Child Poverty in Perspective, published this week.
Cambridge Ethics Expert: Christians Must Change to be Heard in Secular Britain
Christian campaigners on moral and social issues such as global warming, gay adoption and freedom of expression urgently need to consider their motivations and methods of communications if they are to be taken seriously by secularised Britain, a Christian ethics expert from Cambridge has said.
Christian Aid and ACT Provide Aid for Mozambique Flood Victims
Following weeks of heavy rain, flooding in Mozambique has forced tens of thousands from their homes along the Zambezi river valley. According to government figures, at least 60,000 people have now fled low-lying areas, and up to 500,000 have been affected as homes and crops are washed away.
Pastor Forgives Man who Killed His Daughter
An Angolan refugee was recently given two life terms at the Old Bailey for murdering two women in the span of two weeks. But Ben Okechukwu, the father of 18-year-old victim Ruth, forgave Roberto Malasi - the man who killed his daughter.
'Offensive Abortion' Case Appeals to Lords Following 'Bizarre' Judgement
A Christian grandmother is to appeal to the House of Lords after a High Court judge yesterday made what she describes as "a most bizarre" judgement, and claims has created a new political class in Britain.
WCC General Secretary Welcomes North Korea Nuclear Deal
The World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia has welcomed as "a major breakthrough" the 13 February agreement at the Six Party Talks on North Korea in Beijing.
Comedian Brightens Up UK Church
Leicester's clergy have brightened up their sermons with a stand-up comedian drafted in to make members feel more at ease. A workshop was held on Thursday at Leicester's Comedy Festival to try to encourage people in the church to better engage with their audiences.
Church of Scotland Announces New Governor
The Church of Scotland has announced its new Guild National Convener and Vice Convener for 2007 to 2008. At the last meeting of the Church of Scotland Guild's National Executive committee, it was announced that Ann Bowie from Moray is to be the incoming National Convener of the Church of Scotland Guild.