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Soundcheck07, Tony Campolo to Encourage Youth to Pray for Environmental Injustice
Students are set to consider the issue of freedom and justice for the oppressed at Soundcheck 07, a forthcoming event by student prayer and campaign network SPEAK.
Soundcheck07, Tony Campolo to Encourage Youth to Pray for Environmental Injustice
Students are set to consider the issue of freedom and justice for the oppressed at Soundcheck 07, a forthcoming event by student prayer and campaign network SPEAK.
Fair Trade takes 'Global Journey' to Glasgow
The Fair Trade international partnership will take the message of fair trade to Scotland's largest city next month when its Global Journey hits Glasgow. Fair Trade will call for greater equity in international trade, promoting the ideals of fair trade in supporting poor and marginalised producers.
Anglican Heads Prepare for a Make-or-Break Summit
Most Anglican bishops in the Global South have already expressed their firm stance against homosexuality and made a call to resolve the issue soon. But the head of southern Africa is arguing for harmony and acceptance.
World Evangelical Alliance Launches Resource Site for 'Amazing Grace'
The World Evangelical Alliance, in partnership with Walden Media, is giving its full support to the abolition film, 'Amazing Grace: The William Wilberforce Story', scheduled for release in the United Kingdom on March 23.
Research Finds Bishops Exerting More Political Influence in House of Lords
New research published by the public theology think tank Theos has revealed that bishops are playing an increasingly significant role in the House of Lords.
Study Reveals Evangelism & Mission Picture for Europe Churches
The Community of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE) has published a study project on the Protestant contribution to mission by churches across Europe.
TV Star Heads CAFOD's Ethical Gold Campaign This Valentine's Day
Casualty star Ben Price - "nasty Nathan" in the TV drama - is spreading the love this Valentine's Day as he supports the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development's (CAFOD) campaign for ethical gold and asking others to join him.
Youth in Hong Kong 'Surprisingly' Abstinent, Christian Group Reports
A survey conducted by a Christian group in Hong Kong revealed that, despite the city's reputation as racy and cosmopolitan, young people are 'surprisingly' traditional when it comes to sex.
Stop the Traffik to Tour UK Universities
Throughout February and March 2007, the Oasis Trust will be taking to the road to tour universities across England to raise awareness as part of the Stop the Traffik campaign.
Switchfoot Wraps Up Sell-Out European Tour
Just back from a sell-out concert run through Europe, popular rock band Switchfoot now prepares to embark on a 41-city "Oh! GravityTour" of the United States and Canada.
Portugal Set to Legalise Abortion Despite 'Void' Referendum
Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates has outraged pro-life supporters by saying that he will legalise abortion in the country, despite the weekend's referendum having a turnout too low to be legally binding.
Branson and Gore Launch $25m Climate Change Competition
With climate change issues dominating news headlines worldwide, Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson has launched a competition in London alongside former US vice-president Al Gore recently, to improve the critical issue.
Faith-Based Organisations Play Major Role in HIV/AIDS Care, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a report in which it says that more effort is needed to encourage greater collaboration between public health agencies and faith-based organisations (FBOs), if progress is to be made towards the goal of universal access towards HIV prevention, treatment, care and support by 2010.
Church Hopes to Break 'Spend, Spend, Spend' Wedding Culture
Get to your wedding in a taxi - just one of the many novel suggestions from the Church of England for a more cost-effective wedding.
Anglicans Face Schism Over Gay Debate at Upcoming Summit
The warring factions of the Anglican Communion will come face to face for a summit in Tanzania with the issue of gay clergy set to take centre stage.