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Methodist Conference to Take Place in Scotland for First Time
The Methodist Conference will head north of the border for the first time this year when it takes place at the Edinburgh Conference Centre at the city’s Heriot-Watt University from June 24th to 29th.
Darfur Peace Deal Deadline Extended for Sudan's Rebel Groups
The African Union (AU) has extended a deadline for two of Darfur’s smaller rebel groups to sign a peace deal by 14 days. If they have still not signed by then, UN sanctions may be implemented. The AU has stated that its hope for the United Nations ...
Conference of European Churches: Civil Society Needs to be Involved
The Church and Society Commission of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) has highlighted the need for fresh thinking and...
Song Dedicated to All Soldiers and Loved Ones Left Behind
In the midst of finishing up a new hymns record in the studio, internationally renowned Christian artists Avalon releases...
Darfur Peace Deal Deadline Extended for Sudan's Rebel Groups
The African Union (AU) has extended a deadline for two of Darfur’s smaller rebel groups to sign a peace deal by 14 days, until the end of May...
Methodist Conference to Take Place in Scotland for First Time
The 384 voting members of the Methodist Conference will head to Scotland for the first time this year to tackle key issues head-on...
Scottish Churches Unite Against Nuclear Weapons System
Scottish churches put on a united front yesterday to campaign against any replacement for the nuclear weapons system Trident...
Actor Supports Christian Aid Week
Christian Aid Week launched 14 May with support from actor Kris Marshall, star of Murder City (ITV), My Family (BBC1)...
WCC Urges Respect for God’s Creation with Ban on “Terminator Technology”
The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches has called for churches and ecumenical partners to halt “terminator technology”...
Da Vinci Code Unites Christians & Muslims in India Protests
Christian groups in India have found solace in their Islamic counterparts in protests against the release of The Da Vinci Code movie...
Anglican Panel of Reference Renews Mandate in London Meeting
The second plenary meeting of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Panel of Reference has been held at Saint Andrew’s House in London...
Oasis Awards Calls for General Public to Nominate
The Oasis Awards, set to take place 27 July at the Hackney Empire, will call for the general public to nominate...
Sentamu Speaks Out Against Rise of Anti-Immigration Political Parties
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has spoken out against rise in popularity of anti-immigration political parties. Holding the second-most senior position in the worldwide Anglican Communion, Dr Sentamu blamed the problem on a perceived failure to support ...
New Education Secretary Refuses to “Water Down” Faith in Education Bill
Alan Johnson, the new Education Secretary has said that he will not make any changes to the government’s proposed Education Bill. Johnson stated that he refused to “water down” the bill simply to appease Labour rebels.
Nation’s Favourite Hymns to Appear on New Album
The classical hymn ‘Jerusalem’ has been selected as one of the most popular songs by listeners of Premier Christian Radio...