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Churches Across Europe Launch 'Climate Justice Now'
A European network of churches has launched a new climate change initiative to tackle the global warming crisis from the standpoint of North/South equity.
Legendary Worship Leader: Amish Girls' Death Not God's Will
Contemporary Christian singer-songwriter Michael W. Smith joined a community prayer service at a nondenominational evangelical Christian church in the Lancaster suburbs, following the fatal shootings of five Amish girls at a school in Pennsylvania.
Traditional Values in Sex and Relationships Making a Comeback
A recent poll has found that traditional attitudes to sex and relationships are making a comeback, a developing trend that has been welcomed by the Catholic Church in Scotland.
Europe's First Dedicated Human Trafficking Centre Opens
The unit is the first of its kind in the UK, run by the Association of Chief Police Officers. Specially trained police, lawyers and immigration officials will work at the facility.
Worship Service for Amish Victims Led by Michael. W Smith
Following the fatal shootings of five Amish girls at a school in Pennsylvania, prayers and services have been held around the world in memory of the victims, some attracting thousands from around their communities.
£50m Needed to Save Canterbury Cathedral
Surveyors have estimated that Canterbury Cathedral needs to stump up at least £50m if it is to reverse the damage caused by a combination of old age and modern pollution.
National Clergy Council Meets Families of Amish School Shooting Victims
The President of the National Clergy Council in the U.S. has met the families of both the victims and the perpetrator of Monday's shooting tragedy in the Amish community of Nickel Mines in Pennsylvania.
Cranmer Hall "Saddened" over Howard No Ordination Claims
The Church of England training college Cranmer Hall has expressed its sadness after it was attacked by the former Conservative Party leader's son for what he saw as its key role in his being refused ordination.
Free Text Service to Keep Children Connected with Church
MethodistChildren launched mctxt4, a service for nine-to-13-year-olds, with the aim to keep children in touch with what's going on in the world and give them food for thought.
African Churches Support World Social Forum
The World Social Forum will take place in Africa for the first time next January and the continent's churches are already setting out their social justice agenda.
Cranmer Hall "Saddened" over Howard No Ordination Claims
Cranmer Hall has issued a statement of defence after the son of the former Conservative Party leader implicated the college in his failure to be recommended for ordination.
Archbishop Eames Attends National Police Memorial Day Service
The Archbishop of Armagh joined 2,000 other guests at a memorial service to commemmorate the sacrifice of those police officers who have died on duty. He read aloud a message on behalf of the Prince of Wales
New Anglican Observer Appointed at UN
The Archbishop of Canterbury has welcomed the United Nations Africa coordinator of the Millennium Development Goals who accepted the call to be the next Anglican Observer at the UN.
Amish Community Shows Forgiveness, Not Anger, after School Massacre
Members of the Amish community where five schoolgirls were shot dead by a gunman consumed by hate and grief over previous incidents in his life have emphasised the need for forgiveness, not anger.
Converted Christian to Showcase Fashion Show at CRE
A former Muslim will showcase her own fashion label, 'Saviour Clothing', at the Northern Christian Resources Exhibition later this month (Oct 19 to 21, Yorkshire Events Centre, Harrogate).
Free Text Service to Keep Children Connected with Church
A Christian children's ministry has launched a free texting service for children to help them get more involved in church life. MethodistChildren launched mctxt4, a service for nine-to-13-year-olds, with the aim to keep children in touch with what's going on in the world and give them food for thought.