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Over 21,000 Students to Attend Christian Conference in New Year
With more than 21,000 students from 31 countries registered, Passion Conferences' Passion 07 readies to launch in Atlanta, Georgia, for college students around the world in the start of the new year.
Thousands of Police Guard Religious Sites in Indonesia as Terrorist Threats Increase Over Christmas
Terrorist threats have increased in Jakarta, Indonesia over the Christmas period. A police spokesman announced on December 18 that eighteen thousand police personnel were put out to guard churches and religious sites amid the growing concerns.
Communities Told to 'Break the Silence' in Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2007
A Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has been organised for 2007. Jointly prepared since 1968 by Faith and Order of the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Roman Catholic Church, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is traditionally celebrated from 18-25 January or, in the Southern hemisphere, at other date.
Evangelicals Present Pro Fide Award 2006 (For the Faith) to Sri Lanka
The International Pro Fide Award has been presented to the Rev. Godfrey Yogarajah of Sri Lanka, the General Secretary of the Evangelical Fellowship of Asia, for his sacrificial service to the persecuted church, on Dec. 2, 2006.
Matt Redman Launches Beautiful News in US
British worshipper/songwriter Matt Redman launched his new album Beautiful News in the US yesterday in the midst of rave reviews.
Blair Praises Bono Prior to Honorary Knighthood
As the British Embassy in Dublin has announced that U2 frontman Bono is being awarded an honorary knighthood by the Queen, Tony Blair praised the rock star.
Evangelicals Present Pro Fide Award 2006 (For the Faith) to Sri Lanka
The International Pro Fide Award has been presented to the Rev. Godfrey Yogarajah of Sri Lanka, the General Secretary of the Evangelical Fellowship of Asia, for his sacrificial service to the persecuted church, on Dec. 2, 2006.
Communities Told to 'Break the Silence' in Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2007
A Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has been organised for 2007. Jointly prepared since 1968 by Faith and Order of the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Roman Catholic Church, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is traditionally celebrated from 18-25 January
Former US President's Life was 'Filled with Love of God'
Former US President Gerald Ford has died aged 93, wife Betty Ford announced Tuesday. His life was filled with love of God, his family and his country," noted wife Betty Ford.
Clinton Hires Evangelical Consultant for Presidential Campaign
An "evangelical consultant" has been hired by Hillary Clinton to help attract Christian conservatives in her likely 2008 presidential campaign.
Nigeria Explosion Kills Hundreds
The Nigerian Red Cross reported that at least 200 people were killed outside Lagos, Nigeria, in a massive explosion and fire that ignited as crowds carried away buckets of refined fuel from a tapped fuel pipeline.
Anglican Head Tells 'Poor Deserve the Best' in Christmas Message
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, returning from a Middle East trip, has said that the care he saw being given to a baby in Bethlehem was a shining reminder of the Christmas message - that God's love comes to us as a gift.
Christians in Iraq Suffer Muted Christmas Celebrations
Christians across Iraq celebrated a quiet and humble Christmas this year, as violence gripped the country as much as ever. One of Iraq's 800,000 Christians, Umm Salam, a 56-year-old widow gave a description of her festive season
Tsunami Fears as Major Earthquake Hits Off Taiwan
Two major earthquakes have struck just south of Taiwan on Boxing Day, with reports that a tsunami is set to hit the Philippines. The earthquake, of magnitude 7.1, occurred at a depth of 10km at 12.26 GMT, reported the US Geological Survey.
Anglican Head Tells 'Poor Deserve the Best' in Christmas Message
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, returning from a Middle East trip, has said that the care he saw being given to a baby in Bethlehem was a shining reminder of the Christmas message - that God's love comes to us as a gift.
Amazing Grace Film Links with Charities to Raise Awareness of Slavery
A partnership has been formed with The Amazing Change organisation and the Geneva Global Fund to raise money for and awareness of modern day slavery, in association with the movie and soundtrack of Amazing Grace, a Samuel Goldwyn Films/Roadside Attractions/Bristol Bay Productions film.