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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.
Methodist President Lifts Up Christmas Message
The President of The Methodist Conference Rev Graham Carter recently noted in his Christmas message that efforts to replace Christmas with non-religious holiday events are either seeking "to enforce a kind of sameness or are afraid of religion".
Christian Children's Fund Continues Reconstruction for Asia Tsunami
The Christian Children's Fund (CCF) has completed the second phase of a three-year programme of recovery and reconstruction at the second year anniversary of the Asia Tsunami.
New Book Urges Churches to Keep New Year's Resolutions
A new book, out in early January, How To Be Heard In A Noisy World by Phil Creighton, aims to offer advice that churches will find invaluable as they seek to share the Good News with local people.
Methodist President Lifts Up Christmas Message
The President of The Methodist Conference Rev Graham Carter recently noted in his Christmas message that efforts to replace Christmas with non-religious holiday events are either seeking "to enforce a kind of sameness or are afraid of religion".
American Anglican Council Welcomes Virginia Split
The American Anglican Council (AAC) has welcomed the decision last weekend by nine churches in the Diocese of Virginia to disaffiliate from the US Episcopal Church.
Mega US Christian Music Festival Announces Line-Up
One of the largest outdoor Christian music festivals in the world, Kingdom Bound Christian music festival, announced the line-up for next summer yesterday.
Korean Christians Divided Over Controversial Law
Tensions grew Wednesday when Christian groups in Korea protested against the government as they called for a revision to the private school law enacted in July, which they claim has reduced their mission schools' autonomy.
Rick Warren to Share Meaning of Christmas with 800,000 US Troops Worldwide
Pastor Rick Warren of "Purpose Driven" fame is to broadcast his Christmas message with 800,000 US troops stationed across 177 countries with the help of the Armed Services Television Network.