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'New Global Realities' Challenge European Churches
European churches are waking up to fresh challenges to mission. At the recent Mission Consultation of the Conference of European Churches in Budapest, Hungary, European churches reaffirmed their commitment to mission, evangelism unity in the face of
Thousands of Teens to Fast for World's Poor
Thousands of teenagers will part take in World Vision's 24-Hour Famine across the UK, which takes place 9-11 February. The annual event is now in its 21st year of encouraging young people from across the UK to go without food and experience hunger for one day. The 24 Hour Famine helps to raise money for the charity through sponsorship and fundraising activities.
Hillsong Kids' Supernatural CD to Release
Integrity Music recently announced the US release of Supernatural, the latest CD from the dynamic Hillsong Kids ministry of Sydney, Australia's Hillsong Church.
Church Commissioners Sell Financial Interest in Housing Loans
The Church Commissioners of the Church of England have this week sold their financial interest in a portfolio of housing loans granted to the Church Pensions Board to Grainger Trust.
CHASTE Welcomes Blair's Determination to Combat Human Trafficking
The interdenominational forum Churches Alert to Sex Trafficking Across Europe (CHASTE) has welcomed news of the Prime Minister's determination to combat human trafficking and decision to sign the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings.
Climate Change Garners Worldwide Attention
Paris, the City of Light, dimmed last night as a five-minute "lights-out" campaign was held to express concern over climate change. Even the Eiffel Tower, whose 20,000 sparkling bulbs light up the Paris skyline nightly, went dark between 7:55 p.m. and 8 p.m. local time.
Christians Concerned for Venezuela as Chavez Granted Sweeping Powers
Christians are concerned for the future of religious freedom in Venezuela after the country's Congress granted President Hugo Chavez powers to rule by decree. Voice of the Martyrs' Todd Nettleton said, "President Hugo Chavez is gaining almost dictatorial powers over that country. He will be allowed to stay in office as long as he wants and basically rule the country by his decree."
Year for London Makes Urgent Call for Churches to Pray: 8, 12 February
Due to a number of churches having problems fulfiling their prayer dates, London's churches are now urgently asked to sign up for these 2 remaining dates for Febraury...
Archbishop Calls for Commission to Investigate Failing Penal System
A commission of enquiry is needed to investigate the failing penal justice system, the Archbishop of Canterbury has told the Prison Reform Trust.
Christian Youth Challenge YouTube Blasphemy
More than a month ago, atheists began to blaspheme the existence of God on the popular YouTube network. Today, Christians are turning the tables and taking up the challenge to stand up to their faith in Jesus Christ publicly.
Leading London Church to Celebrate Bible Teaching in Africa
Christians across London have been invited to an evening to celebrate and promote Bible teaching in Africa on 19 March 2007 at All Souls Church, Langham Place, London
Stop the Traffik to Wrap up in London
London will be the final stop for the Stop the Traffik tour currently cross-hopping the country to raise awareness of the plight of women and children victims of human trafficking. St Paul's Hammersmith will host a multi-media presentation on the issue on the evening of 9 February as part of Stop the Traffik tour, which calls for change and freedom for those caught up in the tragedy of human trafficking.
Leading London Church to Celebrate Bible Teaching in Africa
Christians across London have been invited to celebrate and promote Bible teaching in Africa on 19 March 2007 at All Souls Church, Langham Place, London.
Delirious? and St James Prepare for 'Worship Revolution'
Gospel legends Rebecca St James and Delirious? will pair up this spring for "The Worship Revolution Tour" in the US. The highly anticipated tour will kick off 14 March in Pennsylvania and wrap up 12 April in South Carolina.
Church Army Supports Church of England Walk Against Slavery
Church Army has offered its support to the Walk of Witness event which will see thousands of people from across the country unite against slavery on 24 March 2007.
The Nativity Story DVD to Arrive in Time for Easter
The Nativity Story DVD will arrive in stores from New Line Home Entertainment, just in time for Easter. Releasing 20 March, The Nativity Story tells the story of the birth of Jesus "in a compelling, captivating, entertaining and inspiring matter that shatters expectations".