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Churches Worldwide Rush Aid to Troubled Sri Lanka
Since Sri Lanka's 2002 cease-fire between the army and the Tamil Tigers, roadside blasts, suicide bombings, land and sea battles have killed thousands of Tamils, Muslims and Sinhalese in the north and east as well as combatants and military personnel. Now churches worldwide are doing what they can to get aid to the victims.
MissionFest 2007 to Attract Over 20,000 People
Apostolos Campus Ministry International will be among some 200 Christian organisations actively participating in MissionFest Toronto 2007, a press statement has revealed.
Brian McLaren to Address Malaysians on Modern Challenges to the Church
Influential speaker, author and pastor, Brian McLaren will be one of the speakers at an upcoming event organised by emergentMalaysia, Friends in Conversation: A Quiet Revolution of Hope, from March 3 - 4 at Christian Life Gospel Centre, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
Church of England Synod Passes Compromise Resolution on Homosexuality
The Church of England's General Synod has passed a compromise resolution on homosexuality after a lengthy debate on a high profile private members' motion asking Synod to accept homosexuals at every level of the Church.
Former Bishop of Oxford to Challenge Secular Ethics
The former Bishop of Oxford, Lord Richard Harries of Pentregrath, will discuss the challenge of decision-making in the 21st and reveal why the biblical concept of wisdom is the only way forward.
Churches and Charities Aim to Tackle Children's Problems
A coalition of churches and charities working with children will run a series of events aimed to help children who are facing problems such as bullying.
World's First Christian Youth Mobile Channel Launched
Unity In Values (UIV), the US-based leader in Christian mobile content, announced recently the launch of The Mobile Word Video Community, the world's first mobile channel targeted at Christian youth.
World Council of Churches Head Reflects on 'Vibrant' India Visit
Just before his departure for Geneva, Switzerland, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia summed up his impressions of his recently concluded visit to southern India by saying that it had been an unparalleled opportunity to experience the "vibrant life" of the churches and their local traditions.
Religious Minorities Face Bleak Future in Iraq
New levels of violence are being witnessed against Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq, says human rights organisation 'Minority Rights Group International'.
Superchick to Challenge US Youth to Stand up and Be Counted
Revolutionary US Christian pop group Superchick challenges the youth to 'stand up and be counted' on its spring "Generation Rising Tour." The tour will also feature artists Krystal Meyers, Nevertheless, DecembeRadio, and Group One Crew.
Churches and Charities Aim to Tackle Children's Problems
A coalition of churches and charities working with children will run a series of events aimed to help children who are facing problems such as bullying.
US Faith Institute Praises Amazing Grace, Criticises Jesus Tomb Documentary
The head of a leading US faith institute has denounced a new documentary from Titanic director James Cameron which claims that the bones of Jesus and his family have been discovered in a tomb found in 1980.
Former Bishop of Oxford to Challenge Secular Ethics
The former Bishop of Oxford, Lord Richard Harries of Pentregrath, will discuss the challenge of decision-making in the 21st and reveal why the biblical concept of wisdom is the only way forward.
Evangelical Churches Warn Government Against Sexual Orientation Regulations
An alliance of around 1300 evangelical congregations has issued a declaration warning the Government not to bring into force the impending Sexual Orientation Regulations.
World Vision Seeks $2m for Continuous Aid in Mozambique
Last week's arrival of tropical cyclone Favio in central Mozambique has made the situation in the country worse since its massive flooding.
Chin Activist Testifies at UN on State-Sponsored Rape in Burma
A young Chin woman activist from Burma spoke today at a United Nations conference in New York, on state-sanctioned rape in Burma.