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US Teens to Take Part in 16th Annual 30 Hour Famine
Teens in the US will participate in the 16th annual 30 Hour Famine on the 23-24 February, forsaking food for 30 hours to get a taste of what the world's poorest children and families face everyday.
New EU Parliament Chair Drops Push for God in EU Constitution
The new president of the European Parliament has said that, despite his personal convictions, he will not press for reference to God in any revised EU constitution.
Al Gore's Climate Change Film to Raise Awareness in Scotland
A film about climate change made by the former US vice-president Al Gore is to be shown in secondary schools in Scotland as part of a new learning initiative unveiled yesterday.
Travelling Bible Classroom Visits Highland 2007 Festival
Bibleworld SBS Studios, the Scottish Bible Society's latest project and education resource for Scotland, is visiting Aviemore during the Highland 2007 festival, which wraps up 21 January.
Archbishops to Embark on 'Walk of Witness'
The Archbishop of Canterbury and York will embark on a "walk of witness" in March, to express repentance for the Church of England's complicity in the slave trade.
Mixed Response to Support for Gay Marriage
A pledge of support for blessings for gay people in the Church of England by the Vicar of Bolton, Canon Michael Williams, has stirred up fresh debate on the issue as ministers remain reluctant to bless same-sex couples.
Ban on Catholic Monarchs 'Should End'
The incoming primate of the Church of Ireland has given his support to the possibility of a Catholic monarch, saying that it was now time to "move on". The Act of Settlement has banned Catholics, or those married to Catholics, from ascending the British throne for the last 300 years.
Former US President Jimmy Carter Honours Baptist Leaders
Former US President and devout Baptist Jimmy Carter has presented a number of awards to Baptist leaders.
Christian Evangelical Pastor Shot Dead in Sri Lanka
A Christian pastor has been shot dead by security forces in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, on 13 January, according to a report from the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka (NCEASL).
Methodist Church to Pray Non-Stop for Inter-Faith Relations
Methodist churches across Britain will pray non-stop in February to improve inter-faith relations and end the hostility towards faith groups.
Evangelicals and Scientific Leaders Join Efforts to Protect Environment
Speaking at a news conference in Washington, DC, a dozen leaders of the coalition shared concerns about human-caused threats to Creation - including climate change, habitat destruction, pollution, species extinction, the spread of human infectious diseases, and other dangers to the well-being of societies.
Jerusalem Church Leaders Call for Return to 'Real Priorities' of Palestinians
In a message to the Palestinian people, Jerusalem church leaders have expressed their alarm at worsening relations between two main political parties, and are calling for an end to violence and an urgent return to the "real priorities" of Palestinians.
Methodist Church to Pray Non-Stop for Inter-Faith Relations
The Methodist Youth Conference has called on Methodist churches across Britain to pray non-stop in February for better inter-faith relations and an end to hostility towards faith groups.
Christian Evangelical Pastor Shot Dead in Sri Lanka
A Christian pastor has been shot dead by security forces in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, on 13 January, according to a report from the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka (NCEASL).
Jars of Clay to Launch US Spring Tour
Multi-platinum selling, multi-Grammy Award winning Christian band Jars of Clay prepare to launch a spring schedule of shows throughout the United States and Canada this year, featuring special guests NEEDTOBREATHE.
World Evangelical Alliance Greets Ceasefire Agreements in Darfur
The World Evangelical Alliance has applauded the agreement reached this week by New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir to cease all hostilities between the Khartoum government and rebel groups for 60 days as they work toward a durable end to the conflict in Darfur.