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Switchfoot Releases New Album
Switchfoot, a groundbreaking band renowned for its 'meaningful' songs, will further raise their bar with a new album Oh! Gravity, which releases today in the States.
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.
Thousands Mourn Asian Tsunami, Two Years On
Thousands of survivors and mourners across Asia marked the two year anniversary of the devastating tsunami by visiting mass graves, lighting candles along beaches, observing a moment of silence and erecting warning towers in hopes of saving lives in the future.
Queen Urges People to Bridge Young and Old Generation
Dressed in a spring green outfit, the Queen urged people on Christmas day to bridge the generation gap between the young and old.
Officials Should Have Power to Ban Veils, Church of England Bishop Says
Officials should have the power to ban veils that cover the face in public, a Church of England bishop said in comments published Sunday.
England Undergoing 'Truly Radical Break', Archbishop Warns
The Archbishop of Westminster has warned that England is undergoing a "truly radical break" with humanity's traditions. He was speaking a day after returning from a visit to the Middle East.
Christian Youth Launching LGBT Ally Week Counterpart
LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) advocates are readying to empower students against anti-LGBT acts during a one-year-old youth-led effort called "Ally Week" in October.
England Undergoing 'Truly Radical Break', Archbishop Warns
The Archbishop of Westminster has warned that England is undergoing a "truly radical break" with humanity's traditions. He was speaking a day after returning from a visit to the Middle East.
National Council of Dalit Christians: 'Division on Basis of Religion Must Stop'
The National Council of Dalit Christians (NCDC), a laity organization formed to fight for the justice and equality of Dalit Christians in India and recognized by mainstream church bodies, including, Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI), National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) and the Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI), had staged a hunger strike relay...
Gorkhas Demand Separate State, Recognition in India
Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh organized a national council meet and convention, December 18-20, at LTG Auditorium, New Delhi, urging the Indian Government to recognize their contribution towards nation builing and take measures to socially, culturally and intellectually empower the 10 million-strong Gorkha community in India.
BMS Baptist Church in Ecuador Celebrates First Christmas
This year, the brand new Los Vergeles Baptist Church in Ecuador, planted by BMS World Mission long-term workers Peter and Vicki Butchers, will celebrate its first Christmas.
Archbishop to Appeal for Peace in the Holy Land
The Archbishop of Canterbury will appeal for peace in the Holy Land in his Christmas sermon today. The appeal comes days after his return from the Holy Land where he was on pilgrimage with other church leaders, including Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor.
Christian Boy Banned from Christmas Party
A seven-year old mentally challenged boy was banned from attending his school's Christmas party after his parents did not allow him to take part in the school's Hindu celebrations.
Pope Condemns World's Commercialisation of Christmas
Roman Catholic head, Pope Benedict XVI has called on the world not to shut Christ out of Christmas, during his Sunday blessing, 24 December 2006.
EEA3 Looks to Young to Participate
The Third European Ecumenical Assembly of EEA3 is calling on young Christians from across Europe to get involved with next year's gathering in Romania by becoming stewards at the event.
EU Commissioner Stresses Need for Dialogue with Churches
The EU Commissioner has told more than 60 European church leaders gathered for a recent conference on the future of Europe that European institutions need to be in constant dialogue with churches, faith communities and civil society to bring the people of Europe together.