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Open Doors Supports Families of Indonesian Schoolgirl Beheadings
On the morning of 29 October 2005 three Christian girls were beheaded by Islamists as they walked to school on Indonesia's Sulawesi island. Open doors in Indonesia has been there to support the families of the girls as the trial of their accused killers continues.
International Church Forum Pushes for Peace in Palestine & Israel
With the urgent need to secure peace in Israel and Palestine at the top of the agenda, a World Council of Churches meeting has begun work on setting up an international forum to galvanise worldwide church advocacy for the Middle East.
Violent Christian Game Receives 'T' Rating
The controversial Christian Left Behind game series has received a 'T' rating, which means the game is for children 13 and older because of violence.
Billy Graham Library Raising Concerns
At 88, the Rev Billy Graham plans to evangelise generations of people through a library dedicated to the gospel and soon to be erected in his name. But not all are happy with the project.
World Vision Presents Gift Catalogue in 3D
International relief agency World Vision recently joined the online virtual world, Second Life, to bring to life its Alternative Gift Catalogue through an interactive 3D developing community village.
Latin Benefit Concerts Backed by UNICEF
Musicians, intellectuals and leading businessmen from across Latin America are in Panama to announce a series of benefit concerts next year being backed by UNICEF.
Wesley Owen Stores Help Tearfund 'Work a Miracle' This Christmas
Wesley Owen and Tearfund have teamed up this Christmas to raise funds for vital drugs that will help prevent the transmission of the AIDS virus from mothers to their children.
Jerusalem Bishops Welcome UK Church Leaders' Pilgrimage to Bethlehem
The Catholic and Anglican Bishops of Jerusalem have welcomed the announcement by UK church leaders of their pilgrimage to Bethlehem, which will be spearheaded by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rev Dr Rowan Williams.
Church of England Evangelicals Appeal to Archbishop for Alternative Episcopal Oversight
Evangelicals met with the Archbishop of Canterbury earlier this week to put forward proposals for alternative Episcopal oversight for evangelical parishes locked in difficult relationships with their liberal bishops.
Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal Urgently Needs More Toys
The Salvation Army has appealed to Christians to give a little extra this year and buy a present for a child in need as it announced that this year's Christmas Present Appeal still desperately needs more toys.
Bible Society Launches Free Stamps to Educate on Christmas
Bible Society has launched a Christmas initiative to educate people on the true meaning of Christmas - the nativity story. This Christmas up to a million envelopes will carry an encouragement to read the Bible's story of the nativity with a link to a website where they can do so.
Farms International Curbing Child Slave Trade
Farms International, a Christian ministry which equips impoverished families with the means of self-support, is helping to curb the child slave trade by helping families become self-sustaining.
Narnia Sequel Prince Caspian Qualifies as British Film
Disney and Walden Media's Narnia sequel Prince Caspian will qualify as a British film under the UK's new cultural test, despite the fact that the majority of filming will take place in the Czech Republic. Much of the visual effects work will be done in London.
Bible Society Launches Free Stamps to Educate on Christmas
Bible Society has launched a Christmas initiative to educate people on the true meaning of Christmas - the nativity story. This Christmas up to a million envelopes will carry an encouragement to read the Bible's story of the nativity with a link to a website where they can do so.
Church Army Launches Under 5's Worship Focus
Worship for children under five is important, says a new publication by Church Army's Sheffield Centre. The 17-page Encounters on the Edge resource (31 Small Beginnings), explores what it is to nurture spirituality in young children.
Family Centre Could Lose Local Council Funding over Christian Beliefs
Haringey Local Council has warned a family centre wanting to include the word 'Christian' in its new name that it could lose vital funding unless it drops its Christian beliefs. The Lawyers' Christian Fellowship