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Street Pastors toTackle Pubs and Clubs
Street pastors have been recruited to offer advice to young people in Weston-super-Mare's pubs, clubs and on the resort's streets.
Amish Struggle with Forgiveness as Reality of School Killings Sets In
The Amish community which suffered the tragic schoolhouse shooting earlier in the month is taking it day by day to forgive the killer in the face of overwhelming grief.
Prince Charles Plans to Break Tradition with Multi-Faith Coronation
Despite calls from Christian leaders that Prince Charles should be a defender of 'the' faith, reports indicate that the heir to the throne has made it clear he wants to be crowned King in a multi-faith coronation service in a dramatic break with tradition
Care for the Family Launches Course to Help Thousands Out of Debt
A new course has been launched by Care for the Family to help thousands of people caught up in debt to master their financial problems and regain control of their lives again.
Iran Increases Nuclear Enrichment Capabilities
Iran has said it has taken further steps to develop its nuclear programme, stirring concern within the international community.
Award-winning Writer Speaks on Misunderstandings, Chances of Religion and Media
The winner of the John Templeton Prize for "European Religion Writer of the Year 2005" has spoken on the opportunities offered by the media for churches but also the many prevailing misunderstandings.
Faith Leaders Hold 'Inclusive Meeting', Archbishop Resists New School Plan
Following plans for new faith schools in England to admit up to 25 per cent of pupils from other religions, Education Secretary Alan Johnson met with representatives from the UK's major religious groups on Monday for an "inclusion summit".
Bishop of Derry Hopes for Progress in Northern Ireland
The Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, the Rt Rev Ken Good, has expressed his hopes for progress in relations between political parties in Northern Ireland.
Bishop of Derry Hopes for Progress in Northern Ireland
The Bishop of Derry and Raphoe has expressed his hope that the Northern Ireland Assembly will be working effectively on significant issues one year from now.
Jesus had to be Glorified, says British Airways Employee
Nadia Eweida, British Airways' employee fighting to openly wear a Christian cross necklace at work, said that "Jesus had to be glorified" through her life.
CARE Calls for Government Rethink on Child Support Proposals
In a letter to John Hutton, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Christian charity CARE has told the government that it needs to think very carefully before implementing new proposals for the treatment of maintenance payments for benefit purposes...
Vice President of European Parliament Criticises Attitude towards Churches
One of Europe's top officials has criticised the attitude of the European Parliament towards traditional churches, saying it had confused "religion with fundamentalism".
Churches Look to Play Leading Role in Fight Against Climate Change
Churches across Herefordshire and South Shropshire are to play a leading role in combating the threat of global warming and the looming climate crisis...
Faith Leaders Hold 'Inclusive Meeting', Archbishop Resists New School Plan
Following plans for new faith schools in England to admit up to 25 per cent of pupils from other religions, Education Secretary Alan Johnson met with representatives from the UK's major religious groups on Monday for an "inclusion summit".
UNICEF Launches Gift Campaign to Eliminate Child Poverty
Leading children's charity UNICEF UK will launch a range of gifts to encourage regular donors, in a campaign created by WWAV Rapp Collins.
Scotland's Principle Church Leaders to Join in Ecumenical Service
The leaders of Scotland's four main churches will join together Wednesday in an ecumenical service in which the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will preach.