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EU Entry to Strengthen Orthodox Churches in Romania and Bulgaria
Orthodox churches will be strengthened as Romania and Bulgaria join the European Union (EU) this year, reports say. It says that Orthodox voices will be louder because both nations have growing populations which boost its adherents, according to analysis in the Greek VIMA newspaper.
Hope 2008
Hope 2008 will see a new wave of mission across the UK in a year of united, focused prayer and activities which will communicate the good news of Jesus Christ in word and action.
Purity
I am to let no one despise my youth, but I am to be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith and in purity. 1Ti 4.12
To Open Our Mouths
Helping us to open our mouths to the blessings of God and encouraging us to pray ...
Church Leaders Call for Investigation into Race Review of Mental Health Bill
A number of church leaders have come out in support of the call from BMH UK (Black Mental Health UK) call for the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) to look into the Department of Health's (DH) handling of the race review of the new Mental Health Bill.
Welsh MP Criticises Archbishop's 'Iraq Failure'
Welsh Labour MP Ann Clwyd has spoken out against the Archbishop of Canterbury, accusing him of not doing enough to get Saddam Hussein indicted for mass murder before the invasion of Iraq.
Poll: Americans More Likely to Believe in God than Europeans
Americans are more likely than Europeans to believe in any form of God or Supreme Being, a recent poll indicated. A Financial Times/Harris Poll surveyed adults in the United States and in five European countries, measuring their religious views on various aspects.
Oprah to Fund School in South Africa
Popular TV host and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey plans to open a new school she has funded in South Africa to give an education to girls from poor families.
'Anti-Christian' Law Introduced in India, Fears of Persecution Rise
An "anti-Christian" law has recently been legalised in Himachal Pradesh, a mountainous state in the north of India. Missionaries, church leaders and devoted Christians now fear imminent persecution under the law.
Church Leaders Call for Investigation into Race Review of Mental Health Bill
A number of church leaders who have come out in support of the call from BMH UK (Black Mental Health UK) for the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) to look into the Department of Health's (DH) handling of the race review of the new Mental Health Bill.
Millions Needed to Save Shakespeare's Church
The crumbling church in Stratford where William Shakespeare worshipped and was buried is in urgent need of millions of pounds to restore it to its former glory.
250 Million Christians Will Be Persecuted in 2007
250 million Christians worldwide will face persecution in 2007, simply for following Jesus Christ, according to persecution watchdog, Release International. In particular it was found that persecution is growing the fastest in the Muslim world.
Newsboys Bass Player Parts Ways with Band
Internationally renowned Christian band Newsboys recently announced that their bass player, Phil Joel, has left the band to devote more time to family and personal goals. He parted ways with the band 2006, 31 December.
Christian Lawyers Urge Queen to Oppose Gay Right Laws
Thousands of Christian lawyers plan to ask the Queen, as defender of the Church of England, to help stop the government from imposing new gay rights laws on Britain.
Scotland's Youth Leaders are getting ready for 'Deep Impact'
Youth leaders in Scotland are geared up for 'Deep Impact', Scotland's National Youth Ministry Training Conference, which will take place 19 - 21 January 2007 at the Aviemore Highland Resort, Scotland.
Church of England Set for 'Crunch' Synod as Reports Reveal 51 Gay Priests
Renewed divisions over the issue of homosexuality are set to drag the Church of England further into crisis at the start of the new year. It has been revealed that more than 50 gay and lesbian priests from the Church of England have been "married" under the Civil Partnership Act.