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Salvation Army General Leads Papua New Guinea 50th Anniversary Congress
Three thousand people have gathered in the territorial HQ of the Salvation Army in Papua New Guinea to celebrate The 50th anniversary congress.
Darfur Priority for New UN Chief Ban
The new Secretary General of the UN, Ban Ki-Moon, has set Sudan's Darfur region as his highest priority on a list of "daunting challenges" he faces as he takes up office. "I start my duties at a daunting time in international affairs, starting from Darfur to the Middle East, Lebanon,
Norwegian Church Aid Supporting Displaced People in Somalia
As fighting in Somalia intensifies, ACT member Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is mobilising staff and resources to respond to the displacement of people in the Gedo region.
Trevor Phillips Opens Hospital Multi-Faith Prayer Rooms
Trevor Phillips OBE, chair of the new Commission for Equalities and Human Rights, has recently opened new multi-faith prayer rooms at Guy's Hospital in London.
From Depresssion to Joy, Love, and Peace
My testimony starts a bit cliché like a lot of Christians I know, I was brought up in a Christian family, de-blah-de-blah-de-blah. But I have to say, the fact that my parents were Christians didn't...
Christians to Join Torch-Lit Rally Against Sexual Orientation Regulations
Christian lawyers from across the country are set to rally outside parliament next Tuesday in a show of opposition to the Sexual Orientation Regulations as they come up for debate in House of Lords.
Documentary on UK Church Leaders' Pilgrimage to be Screened
A television documentary following UK church leaders on a recent pre-Christmas 'pilgrimage of peace' to the Holy Land is to be screened this forthcoming Sunday night on ITV1.
Mega Youth Conference Kicks Off with 23,000
Passion 07 opened at Atlanta's Phillips Arena and the Georgia World Congress Centre in downtown Atlanta, 1 January, with over 23,000 in attendance and students representing 49 states, 32 countries and 1,165 campuses.
Christians to Join Torch-Lit Rally Against Sexual Orientation Regulations
Christian lawyers from across the country are set to rally outside parliament next Tuesday in a show of opposition to the Sexual Orientation Regulations as they come up for debate in House of Lords.
Churches Intervene in Burberry Row
As fashion giant Burberry plans to shut its South Wales factory, church leaders have joined the petition. More than 300 workers face losing their jobs if the Treorchy site closes at the end of March.
Documentary on UK Church Leaders' Pilgrimage to be Screened
A television documentary following UK church leaders on a recent pre-Christmas 'pilgrimage of peace' to the Holy Land is to be screened this forthcoming Sunday night on ITV1.
Education System Should Have 'More Space', says Archbishop
The education system should have "more space", the Archbishop of Canterbury has said. Dr Rowan Williams added that pupils should face fewer tests and should be given more time to develop at their own pace.
Churches Respond to Indonesian Floods
Heavy rains causing floods in the north, east and central Aceh regions and Sumatra in Indonesia have wrought extensive damage, claiming the lives of at least 80 people and displacing tens of thousands of people from their homes. Action by Churches Together (ACT) International has launched a rapid response.
Ex-US President Ford Remembered as Honourable Man of God
Former US President Gerald Ford has been remembered as a man who possessed the spiritual traits of humility, dignity, steadfast service to humanity and the ability to heal through forgiveness, reports Ecumenical News International.
New UN Chief Commences Tenure
The new UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has completed his first day Tuesday since taking over from Kofi Annan by vowing to take immediate action on the Darfur crisis.
Archbishop Eames to Head International Peace Team to Korea
The former Church of Ireland Primate of All Ireland, Dr Robin Eames, who stepped down from his position at the turn of the New Year, has announced he is to head an international peace team to Korea.