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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.
100 More Cinemas Request to Show 'Amazing Grace' Abolition Film
Amazing Grace has already grossed more than $8.2m at the box office in the US and now even more cinemas are requesting to show the new film. Amazing Grace, which charts William Wilberforce's political fight to end the British slave trade, has remained in the Top 12 US films for a second week, despite a limited release in 790 venues.
Joyce Meyer to Tour with Delirious? and Matt Redman
Dynamic US preacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer will embark on a self-titled ministries conference tour this year, featuring music guests Martha Munizzi, the Hillsong worship team, and renowned British artists Delirious? and Matt Redman.
Archbishop Makes MDGs Key Objectives for Anglican Communion
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has said that the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) provide a key focus for the churches of the Anglican Communion.
Thousands Participate in Methodist Church Prayer Labyrinth
Since The Methodist Church launched an online prayer labyrinth last year, the response from visitors has been 'overwhelmingly positive', say project organisers.
US Christian Group Asks 'What Would Jesus Drive?'
The US-based Evangelical Environmental Network has recently made available a bumper sticker that asks 'What would Jesus drive?'. The network, based in Washington DC, centres its fight against global warming on the Bible and is one of many religious groups trying to slow climate change by getting its followers to reduce the amount they pollute.
Faithworks & Christian Aid Call UK Churches to 'Act Justly'
Church leaders from across the UK will be challenged to engage with issues of social justice at home and abroad by the Bishop of Durham, the Right Revd Tom Wright, at the Act Justly Church Leaders' Conference in London on Tuesday 6 March.