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Methodist Church Responds to Trevor Phillips' Comments on Communion
In response to the call from Trevor Phillips of the Commission for Racial Equality for churches to refuse Communion to supporters of the British National Party, the Methodist Church's coordinating secretary for public life and social justice Anthea Cox has said: "The Methodist understanding of Communion is as a means of grace and a means of conversion."
Archbishop of Canterbury Fights HIV/AIDS with Cross
The Archbishop of Canterbury has purchased 50 AIDS crosses to pass out to various church leaders when they come to visit Lambeth Palace...
Brian Littrell to Kick off on Christmas Tour with Rebecca St. James
Renowned gospel artists Rebecca St. James and Brian Littrell will kick off on "The Christmas Tour", a concert billed as 'a night of acoustic Christmas' during an eight city tour set to run from 7 to 17 December.
Christian Human Rights Watchdog Welcomes UN Vote on North Korea
The UN General Assembly has voted to increase censure as it debated human rights issues in North Korea this week. Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has welcomed the decision, stating that...
Ecumenical Delegation Visits Rural Chinese Churches
On the second day of a weeklong tour to China, the World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary Rev Dr Samuel Kobia characterised Christianity in the country as being "rooted in the soil"...
Pakistan Province Passes Bill to Create 'Taliban-Style' Police System
The North West Frontier Province (NWFP) in Pakistan has this week passed controversial legislation to enable the creation of a "Taliban-style police system"...
Church of England Welcomes Climate Change Bill
The Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham has welcomed the Climate Change Bill announced earlier in the week with a call to the British government to take an international lead in the current "environmental crisis".
Christian Union under Threat, Students Prepare for Legal Action
Christian Unions across Britain are preparing to take legal action as they face increasing persecution from university authorities which deem them 'too exclusive'.
Failure of Political Will at Climate Talks, says Tearfund
The failure to produce either a plan to agree a global target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions or an adequate timetable to reach agreement on cuts at the UN conference in Nairobi demonstrates a "failure of political will," says Tearfund.
Muslim Militant Asks for Forgiveness for Beheading Christian Girls
Muslim militant, Hasanuddin, who admitted two days ago his involvement in the beheading of three Christian girls, has asked for forgiveness from the victim's family in the Central Jakarta District Court on November 16...
Christian Union in Exeter Threatens Legal Action After Suspension
Christian students at Exeter University are reportedly threatening legal action against the Student Guild and Exeter University for not supporting their rights as Christians for freedom of speech...
'The Nativity Story' Named Best Jesus Movie Since 1890s
New Line Cinema's The Nativity Story has been called the best movie about the birth of Jesus since nativity movies were first produced in the 1890s.
Controversy Continues Over Legalisation of Gay Marriage in South Africa
Controversy continues to rage in the largely conservative South Africa three days after the country became the first in Africa and fifth in the world to legalise same-sex marriages.
UN Announces New Agreement on Darfur Peacekeepers
Western leaders have hailed as a "breakthrough" a deal brokered with Sudan by outgoing UN chief Kofi Annan. The news has pleased international leaders, although significant differences remain over the shape of a peacekeeping force.
Archbishop of Canterbury Confirms Full Support for Women Ordinations
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has made clear that he remains a firm supporter of women's ordination to the priesthood, while dismissing 'wilfully misleading' newspaper reports
London Faith Groups Explore Role in Community
Faith groups in the London borough of Lambeth got together on Thursday to discuss ways in which they work could work more closely together and effectively within the community.