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Scottish Baptists Focus on AIDS and World Service
The Baptist Union of Scotland has held its first every joint assembly together with BMS World Mission over the weekend as hundreds of Baptists gathered to tackle some of the most pressing humanitarian issues of the day.
Scottish Church Delegation Meets with Minister for Immigration
Representatives of Scotland's main churches have met with the Minister for Immigration to press him for a review of current policy on asylum and immigration.
Archbishop of Canterbury Welcomes Faith Schools Decision
The Archbishop of Canterbury has welcomed plans to scrap the proposed quota that would force faith schools to recruit 25 per cent of their student population from other faith groups or those of no faith background.
Scottish Churches to Win Back Old Faces
Churches in East Kilbride, Scotland, are pulling out all the stops this Sunday to show church leavers that there really is something worth coming back to church for as they hold special Back to Church Sunday services.
UN Criticises Rich Nations for Failing Africa on Food Aid
Millions of people in southern Africa face food shortages as a UN agency said rich nations had failed to meet pledges for food assistance. The World Food Programme said that rich nations
Lichfield Diocese Expects Growth for Third Year Running
The Diocese of Lichfield will push ahead with its growth strategy to bring more people back to its churches as it predicts that a new report will reveal a third consecutive year of growth in the diocese.
Salvation Army Prepares to Launch Christmas Present Appeal
The Salvation Army is just days away from the launch of this year's Christmas Present appeal to bring some of the good cheer to thousands of underprivileged families and children in Britain.
Scottish Churches to Win Back Old Faces
Churches in East Kilbride are preparing for an extra big turnout this Sunday as they welcome back some familiar faces to its special Back to Church Sunday services.
Winter May Stem Rise in India Dengue Virus Death Toll
Even as death toll of people stricken by dengue has gone upto 135 in the country and dozens of fresh cases are being reported every day, people in India are hoping that with winter round the corner and sudden fall in temperature, the spread of dengue virus could be brought under control.
Future UN Head Holds Talks with China on North Korea
The United Nations Secretary General-elect Ban Ki-moon has held talks in China to debate what further action should be taken over North Korea's nuclear tests.
UK Church Brings 'God Pod' into the Community
A church has converted a van to deliver God's message into the communities and create a congregation. The God Pod, a converted van, is run by the Lincoln North Circuit of Methodist Churches and visits Cherry Willingham and the St Giles estate every week.
Anglican Head Meets US Episcopal Presiding Bishop-Elect
The spiritual head of the worldwide Anglican Communion, Dr Rowan Williams has welcomed Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold and Presiding Bishop-elect Katharine Jefferts Schori to Lambeth Palace October 27 for a 90-minute meeting described as a "cordial and collegial" exchange.
Compassion UK Hits 30,000 Sponsors
Compassion UK announced recently that the number of children sponsored by people across the UK and Ireland has reached 30,000.
Tearfund Encourages Communities to take 'Ambitious Action'
Leading development agencies Tearfund and Practical Action say 'ambitious action' must be taken to help poor communities around the world cope with the serious impact climate change is having, especially in areas such as agriculture, water resources and health.
Gay Police Apologise For Offence to Christians in Advertisement
A spokesperson for the Gay Police Association has apologised to Christians who were offended by its recent advertising campaign depicting a bible next to a pool of blood...