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BMS World Mission Urges Christians to Attend 'I Count' Climate Event
BMS World Mission is calling on Christians to play their part in securing more international action on climate change by joining thousands of protestors in London for the 'I Count' rally...
Scottish Church Leaders Join Walk to Make Trident History
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Rt Rev Alan McDonald, and Archbishop of Glasgow, Dr Mario Conti, will join marchers today taking part in the Long Walk for Peace from Faslane to the Scottish Parliament.
Sentamu Urges Muslims to 'Love Thy Neighbour'
The Archbishop of York urged Muslims yesterday to 'love thy neighbour' and learn to live with those they believe feel hostility towards them.
Alarm as Church Attendance in Wales Slumps
New figures on church attendance in Wales have shown an alarming drop in the number of regular worshippers, as other leisure pursuits continue to win in the fight for the weekend free time.
UK Churches Debate Jesus on Pint Glasses
The annual Christmas campaign from the Churches' Advertising Network (CAN) will feature an image of Jesus on pint glasses as part of a campaign to encourage young people back to the church.
Christian Aid Urges Hilary Benn to 'Go the Extra Mile'
Following yesterday's decision by the UK government to withhold £50 million of its contribution to the World Bank regarding continued use of economic conditions on loans to poor countries, Christian Aid is calling on international development secretary, Hilary Benn, to go further.
Christian Aid Partner Leads Rally for Liberty in Sri Lanka
Christian Aid partner MONLAR (Movement for National Land and Agricultural Reform) organised a rally yesterday where more than 2,000 people marched through the streets of the Sri Lankan capital Colombo to protest against enforced liberalisation policies by the World Bank.
Peacekeepers or Sanctions for Sudan, Urges Archbishop Tutu
The Archbishop of Cape Town has urged the UN to give Sudan a deadline and an ultimatum to accept a UN peacekeeping force in Darfur or else face sanctions...
Jars of Clay Helps Africa with Good Monsters
Jars of Clay, multi-GRAMMY winning and platinum-selling Christian rock band, will use their new album as a platform to provide clean water for Africans in need.
Archbishop of York Named Chancellor of New University
The Archbishop of York has been named York St John University College's chancellor when it becomes a university later this year. The archbishop will be officially installed in a ceremony in March, at York Minster, before an audience of staff and students.
Children's Society Launches National Inquiry into Childhood
The Children's Society has responded to a call for public debate on the state of childhood in the UK by launching a new national inquiry into the issue.
Christian Aid Leads Drum-Rally Against Poverty
Hundreds gathered at the Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park this afternoon to embark on a march on the Treasury to demand that the UK government cuts funding to the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Church Criticises New Scottish Adoption Laws
A furious row broke out in the Scottish Parliament yesterday over changes in Scotland's adoption laws that will give unmarried couples, including gay couples, the same adoption rights. The Catholic Church in Scotland has vowed it will fight on.
Christian Aid Welcomes UK Decision to Withhold Funds From World Bank
Christian Aid has welcomed today's decision by the UK government to withhold £50 million of its contribution to the World Bank in protest against the organisation's continued use of economic conditions on loans to poor countries.
Church in England Must Rediscover Itself, Warns Archbishop of York
The Church in England needs to rediscover its self-confidence as Britain faces a future in which God will be increasingly excluded from the public realm, the Archbishop of York has warned...
Crusaders National Thanksgiving Service Marks 100th Year
Nearly 1000 people gathered in St Albans Abbey for the Crusaders National Thanksgiving Service last weekend. The event was held to celebrate 100 years of ...