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Could Forgiveness Lead to Healthier Lives?
A director of pastoral care in Cancer Treatment Centers in America (CTCA) has spoken of his experiences with cancer patients in a recent serminar on Forgiveness, Washington, DC...
Edinburgh Presbytery Backs Proposals to Bless Gay Couples
The Edinburgh Presbytery of the Church of Scotland has become the first to vote in favour of new proposals that will give the go ahead to ministers to bless gay couples.
Three New eTracts Released by Olive Tree Software
eTracts are Bible Tools for your PDA, that allow programmers and designers to present a Gospel message in fun, new ways. Three new ones are being released by Olive Tree Software...
Moya Brennan Back from Brazil, Readies to Release New Album
Irish legend Moya Brennan recently returned from a visit to South and Central America during which she performed fund raising concerts as part of her role as Goodwill Ambassador for Christian Blind Mission (CBM).
Amish Community Buries Victims of School Shooting
A mournful silence hung over Nickel Mines in Pennsylvania yesterday as four of the five victims of Monday's horrific Amish school shooting were laid to rest.
Moya Brennan Back from Brazil, Readies to Release New Album
Irish legend Moya Brennan recently returned from a visit to South and Central America during where she performed fund raising concerts as part of her role as Goodwill Ambassador for Christian Blind Mission (CBM).
Church of England to Appoint First Urban Faith and Life Bishop
Urban mission is set for revival as the Church of England appointed its first bishop to oversee the implementation of the Church's Faithful Cities report.
Amish Community Buries Victims of School Shooting
The Amish community of Nickel Mines in Pennsylvania was subdued by their grief yesterday as four of the five victims of Monday's schoolhouse shooting were laid to rest. A final victim will be buried later today.
Steel Cross Moved from Ground Zero to Church
A cross-shaped steel beam that survived the 2001 World Trade Centre terrorist attack in New York was moved Thursday from Ground Zero to a nearby church, accompanied by victims' families, clergy and construction workers.
Christian Aid to Highlight Development Issues at London Film Festival
Christian Aid has welcomed the number of films highlighting development issues at this year's The Times BFI 50th London Film Festival.
United Methodist Church to Boost Alcohol and Drug Abuse Ministries in US
Alcohol and drug abuse ministries are set to be expanded across United Methodist Church denominations in the U.S. thanks to a new training programme it has co-developed to equip pastors and lay leaders in tackling the problem head on.
Tearfund Calls for More Urgency after Climate Summit
Tearfund has greeted the end of the major climate change summit in Mexico with an appeal to world governments to act with greater urgency to tackle the emerging crisis.
Head of World Economic Forum: Climate Change is 'Daunting'
Critical climate change issues continue to attract public attention as one of the most important financial leaders in the world has expressed his fears over the "daunting" challenge.
Europe's First Dedicated Human Trafficking Centre Opens
Europe's first dedicated centre for victims of human trafficking has opened in Sheffield, aiming to provide the specialist care and emotional support needed to help the victims overcome their traumatic experiences.
Anglican Mainstream Talks Global South Communiqué
Anglican Mainstream has responded to the recent communiqué released by Global South Primates which called for a two-church split in the Episcopal Church in the U.S. as a solution to divisions over homosexuality.
Global South Communiqué an 'Epoch-Making Statement', says Anglican Mainstream
Anglican Mainstream has responded to the Global South Communiqué issued last month, calling it an "epoch-making statement". Canon Dr Chris Sugden, Executive Secretary