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Indonesia Must Protect its Christians, Urges Christian Freedom International

Christian Freedom International has urged the Indonesian government to protect its Christian community in the wake of riots over the execution of three Christian men last week.

Christian Aid Welcomes Miliband's Speech on Climate Change

Christian Aid welcomed the speech by Environment Secretary David Miliband at the Labour conference in Manchester yesterday. Mr Miliband said people "should be scared" of global warming - and be ready to take action to help tackle the problem.

Global Mission Network Focuses on Reconciliation

Reconciliation was the core theme at a lecture on post-apartheid South Africa organised by the Global Mission Network recently. Addressing the issue, Professor Piet Meiring...

Oasis Trust Celebrates 21st Anniversary with Plans for London Mission Network Centre

Oasis Trust has marked the 21st Anniversary since its establishment, with a celebration at Church.co.uk in Waterloo, London on 23 September...

Orthodox Church of Cyprus Elections Thrown into Turmoil

The elections to elect a new head for the influential Orthodox Church of Cyprus have been thrown into turmoil this week as allegations of polling irregularities surface...

Church Equips Parishes to Support Followers on Path of Faith

The Church of England this week has released three sets of resources with the aim of equipping local parishes across England with the tools to mark major milestones in a Christian's journey of faith...

Looking Back at Disney's Night of Joy

Disney recently celebrated their 24th annual Christian music festival, Night of Joy, in Orlando, Florida, at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The festival has drawn more than 900,000 attendees during its history.

Baptist Minister Crosses Legal Boundaries in Call Against Climate Change

Christian organisations like Tearfund and Christian Aid have strongly protested against global climate change in the past year, urging the public to live a 'greener' life and cut down on activities that would harm the environment...

Church of England Warns of Danger of Gambling Addiction

Advertisements promoting gambling should have warnings about the danger of gambling addiction, the Church of England continues to urge the public.

Tearfund Talks About Hidden Emergency in Poor Countries

Christian relief agency Tearfund noted at a fringe meeting at the Labour Party Conference in Manchester this week that the billions of people in the developing world without access to clean water and latrines represent a "hidden emergency".

Blair Issues Call for Tolerance and Unity in Final Labour Conference Address

Prime Minister Tony Blair has given his final Labour Party Conference speech as leader, Tuesday 26 September, and has urged the party to unite and move forward together to win a fourth term.

Tearfund Talks About Hidden Emergency in Poor Countries

Christian relief agency Tearfund noted at a fringe meeting at the Labour Party Conference in Manchester this week that the billions of people in the developing world without access to clean water and latrines represent a "hidden emergency".

Blair Issues Call for Tolerance and Unity in Final Labour Conference Address

Prime Minister Tony Blair has given his final Labour Party Conference speech as leader, Tuesday 26 September, and has urged the party to unite and move forward together...

Swedish Church and Mission Church in Ecumenical Agreement

An ecumenical agreement between the Swedish Church and the Swedish Mission Church is being proposed in the Swedish church annual council.

Kenyan Bishops Demand Action Against Corrupt Politicians

Catholic bishops across Kenya have called on the Government to take action against all those linked to the rip-offs through which billions worth of public money has been lost...

Anglican Leaders Disagree on Global South Communiqué

An Anglican archbishop of South Africa clarified his position on a communiqué issued last week by the Global South, saying he is "deeply disturbed" by the approach of the leaders...