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Switchfoot Reveals Meaning Behind Oh! Gravity.
Groundbreaking US rock band Switchfoot recently revealed the meaning behind each song of their highly anticipated new album Oh! Gravity., which releases 26 Dec.
Switchfoot: Oh! Gravity. The Meaning Behind
Groundbreaking US rock band Switchfoot recently revealed the meaning behind each song of their highly anticipated new album Oh! Gravity.
Methodist Church Provides Public with Peace Booklet this Christmas
A thought provoking booklet provided by the Methodist Church will be handed out to people in health clubs, play centres and bars to think about peace this Christmas.
The Nativity Story Rare in UK Cinemas
New Line Cinema's The Nativity Story is being shown only in the morning in some areas, and not at all in others, according to church congregations in the UK.
Queen to Speak About Faith and Dialogue in Christmas Speech
Buckingham Palace has revealed that the Queen's Christmas Day speech will focus on the relationship between different generations.
God and 'Rocky' Stallone
Sylvester Stallone opened his sixth and final underdog story, "Rocky Balboa," in theatres Wednesday. Some hope for the series ending, others call it the surprise of the season, and evangelicals are pleasantly surprised.
Bono Disappointed by US politicians over AIDS Fund
Bono was left disappointed after meetings with incoming US Democratic leaders late last week did not lead to commitments of financial support for the fight against the spread of AIDS, according to the New York Post.
Churchgoing at Christmas Still on the Increase
Latest figures from the Church of England suggest that churchgoing at Christmas is still on the increase. St. Paul's Cathedral and Canterbury Cathedral, among others, have had to turn people away and have added extra services to meet the demand recently, The State reported.
North of Scotland Churches to Celebrate Influence of Religion on Highland Culture
Churches in Inverness, northern Scotland, have come together to run a special programme of events throughout 2007 which will celebrate and educate on the enormous influence that religion has had in shaping Highland culture.
UK Church Leaders Pray in Bethlehem
The pilgrimage of church leaders from the UK, including the Archbishop of Canterbury, continues with the group praying in Bethlehem yesterday to give thanks to God for the birth of Christ.
Christian Aid Tsunami Report Two Years On
International relief agency Christian Aid has so far built more than 20,000 new permanent homes and helped more than 185,000 people back to work, following the devastating Asian tsunami two years ago.
Sinow People of Papua New Guinea Hear Gospel Message for First Time
The Sinow people of Papa New Guinea are taking to Christ after hearing the good news of the gospel for the first time ever this year. The message of the cross of Christ and his resurrection has been brought to the Sinow people by New Tribes Mission
Church of England Advent Calendar Draws Nearly 20,000
The Church of England's Advent calendar continues to attract visitors from around the world. Church of England's first online Advent calendar has attracted nearly 20,000 visitors since its launch on Advent Sunday (December 3) - and momentum is
Interview: Graham Kendrick - Out of the Ordinary
Meet Graham Kendrick, the maker of internationally renowned songs like "All I Once Held Dear" and "Shine Jesus Shine", as he talks about his latest project Out of the Ordinary.
Children Forget Reason for the Season
A recent survey reveals that less than half of children aged seven to 11 think Christmas is about the birth of Jesus. Some 44 per cent thought it was about Jesus, while 29 per cent said it was about thinking of other people, and 24 per cent said it was about giving rather than receiving gifts.