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Charities Speak Out on Ashley X Case

British disability charity, Scope, is trying to ensure that Britain will not allow mentally disabled children to be "frozen in time" to stop their bodies from developing to adult size, which recently happened in the US.

Operation Mobilisation Reports Successful 'Lights of London' Programme

People gathered from 12 different countries to take part in Operation Mobilisation's 'Lights of London' programme in December 2006.

Johnny Cash Family Testimony Features in Sister's Gospel

Joanne Cash, the sister of legendary singer Johnny Cash, will release her new album Gospel, in which she shares tales of her prolific music career and family.

Nigeria Church Warns of Schism in Anglican Communion

Leaders of the Anglican Church of Nigeria have warned the worldwide communion that they "cannot walk together" with provinces that do not repent of their departure from Scripture.

Reformed Churches Praise Orthodox Head for Contribution to Christian Unity

A delegation of leaders from the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) has praised Orthodox leader Bartholomew I for the contribution he has made to fostering Christian unity in Turkey.

Schools Criticised for Sending Kids Home

Conservatives and teaching unions criticised schools for sending home children who disregarded uniform rules. The Department for Education and Skills has warned heads against ordering pupils out of class to change their clothes.

Groundbreaking 'U2Charist' On Worldwide Stage

The popular Irish group's song "If God Will Share His Angels" has been turned into a hymn around the world since Episcopal priest Rev Paige Blair of St. George's Episcopal Church in York Harbor began using the music in her liturgical services last July.

Groundbreaking 'U2Charist' On Worldwide Stage

The popular Irish group's song "If God Will Send His Angels" has been turned into a hymn around the world since Episcopal priest Rev Paige Blair of St. George's Episcopal Church in York Harbor began using the music in her liturgical services.

Religious Freedom Day Highlights Blessings, Sufferings

A conservative Washington-based Christian group promoting religious freedom and democracy is calling on Christians to remember persecuted believers on Religious Freedom Day.

Matt Redman's New Project Critically Acclaimed in US

Following the release of popular British worship singer/songwriter Matt Redman's Beautiful News in the US, which was released 26 Dec., the album moved to the No. 4 spot on the respected sales indicator in its second week on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart.

Schools Criticised for Sending Kids Home

All Councils in Scotland Committed to Tackling Climate Change

32 local authorities in Scotland will sign the nation's Climate Change Declaration. Environment Minister Ross Finnie said he was delighted to see that every council in Scotland is committed to tackling climate change.

Churches in Sudan Growing Despite Persecution

Churches in northern Sudan are experiencing a continuous growth despite persecution, a local bishop said. The Sudanese capital now boasts 121 priests ministering to 900,000 Christians.

'Inspired by: The Bible Experience' Full Version to Release this Autumn

Following the release in the US of a groundbreaking first-ever project entitled Inspired by: The Bible Experience, the full DVD version of the audio Bible prepares to release this autumn, 2007.

Memphis Churches Seek Oversight from Kenya

Churches in Memphis and across the southern states of America have moved closer to an alternative conservative communion to the Episcopal Church in the USA by asking the Anglican Church of Kenya to form a diocese and appoint a bishop for them in America.

Protestant Churches Arrange European Theological Consultation

A consultation for young theologians and the 105 member churches of the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE) has been arranged, the CPCE Council decided on Saturday at its session in Vienna.