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Church Army Welcomes Next Bishop of Oxford
Downing Street recently announced that the next Bishop of Oxford will be the Rt Rev John Pritchard, currently Suffragan Bishop of Jarrow and a Church Army board member.
Hundreds Rally for Darfur in Washington
"Save Darfur," "Not On Our Watch," "Never Again" posters floated amid a sea of blue caps Sunday in front of the Sudanese embassy in Washington DC, USA.
Dismay as US Evangelical Leader Confesses to Gay Relationship
Further controversy has overwhelmed the American evangelical Church this week as the founding pastor of the 2,100 member Grace Chapel resigns following his confession that he has taken part in homosexual relations.
Babies Honoured at Nativity Ceremony
Hundreds of babies were taken to Glasgow's George Square for a special event to celebrate their first Christmas. The babies were given little angels as a keepsake to mark the event, as the city's Lord Provost Liz Cameron and church leaders led a torch-lit procession from the City Chambers for the blessing of the nativity scene.
Pope Encourages Public Display of Religious Symbols
In a speech to partakers of a national convention organised by the Union of Italian Catholic Jurists on 9 December, Pope Benedict XVI said that God needs to be present in community life, and encouraged religious symbols to be present in public buildings such as schools, courthouses, hospitals and prisons.
Norfolk Churches Unite to Save Rural Post Offices
The Church of England and the Methodist Church in Norfolk have united in their support of a new campaign to help save rural post offices. The campaign, which is being spearheaded by the Rev Lorna Allies, the new Rural Adviser
Islamic Hamas Donates Cash for Bethlehem's Christmas
The Hamas government, often labelled by the international community as Islamic militants, has promised to donate US$50,000 to prepare Bethlehem for the traditional Christmas holidays.
Are We Using the Internet 'Too Much'?
A recent study by the University of Southern California has found that the increasing usage of the internet...
First Female Archdeacon for North Appointed
The Church of England has appointed its first female Archdeacon for the north. The Rev Canon Janet Henderson expressed her delight at becoming the first female Archdeacon for the Church of England's
Gospel Music Association Hosts GMA Academy Event
Popular US gospel artists Kirk Franklin and Todd Agnew will be featured at the GMA Academy event from 16 to 17 February 2007, hosted by the Gospel Music Association (GMA).
Church of England and Business Giants to Discuss Carbon Emissions with Blair
Representatives from the Church of England will join some of Britain's biggest and best-known businesses as they head to Downing Street for a meeting on how they can empower the public in the battle against carbon emissions.
World Vision Tsunami Aid Report
Since December 2004, World Vision has expended US$213 million on tsunami-affected areas in South Asia, providing reconstruction, health, education, child-focused programmes, livelihood recovery, advocacy, protection and emergency-preparedness interventions.
Aid Drops Bring Vital Supplies to Flood-Hit Kenya
Aid drops have begun across flood-hit Kenya where nearly two million people are facing serious health threats including cholera and malaria.
Live Worship and Prayer to Broadcast Ahead of Passion07
Leading up to the Passion07 annual conference in the US, the collegiate ministry will broadcast live an audio-only worship and prayer session on 3 December, at 10:00 PM EST.
World Vision Tsunami Aid Report
Since December 2004, World Vision has expended US$213 million on tsunami-affected areas in South Asia, providing reconstruction, health, education, child-focused programmes, livelihood recovery, advocacy, protection and emergency-preparedness interventions.