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Canadian Churches Facing Major Decline
A church adviser in Canada has published a report on declining church attendance in the country which suggests that some denominations may soon disappear in Canada altogether. The report also said that...
European Churches Recognise Opportunities, Challenges of Globalisation
The Conference of European Churches has issued a report which urges churches across Europe to recognise globalisation as a "process containing both opportunities and challenges"...
WARC’s Scholarship Scheme Raises Women Ministers Across the Globe
This past year the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) has awarded scholarships to the worth of CHF71,708 (£31,500) to eleven women from Africa...
Judge Attacks State for “Downgrading” Institution of Marriage
The UK's most eminent family law judge has accused the Labour government of "downgrading" the institution of marriage by removing financial benefits for married couples. Church leaders and politicians support...
Kidnappers of British Christian in Iraq Extend Deadline
According to news reports, the deadline set by the Swords of Righteousness to kill four hostage peace workers in Iraq has been extended to Saturday. The group is asking for the release of...
Archbishop: "Christmas is the Christian's Christmas present to everybody"
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, spelt out the meaning of Christmas earlier in the week when he switched on the Christmas lights for Lambeth...
Chronicles of Narnia Royal Premiere Takes Place in London
The world premiere of film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe has taken place at London’s Royal Albert Hall last night, and included guests of honour Prince Charles...
Canadian Pro-Family Organisation Sees Hope in Conservative Leader
The head of a Canadian pro-life organisations is encouraged by the recent pledge by leader of the Canadian Conservatives, Stephen Harper, to reopen the debate on same-sex 'marriage' in the country...
Evangelicals Want Clear Distinction to Remain Between Religious & Civil Marriages
The Evangelical Alliance has stated its fears over the recent publication of the General Registry Office...
Biblelands’ Alternative Gifts Prove a Christmas Hit
BibleLands’ first Alternative Gifts Catalogue has proved a runaway success, raising almost £30,000 in the first month since its launch. As Christmas approaches, donations averaging £1000 a day...
Angolan Pastor Wins Right to Challenge Deportation
An Angolan pastor and his family whose application for asylum was turned down have won the right to appeal the decision. Pastor Daly's fight for his family's right to stay has won the support of many...
Church World Service Continues to Support Tsunami Survivors in Aceh
Church World Service continues to help survivors of last year's Boxing Day tsunami rebuild their lives and hope in the future as the one-year anniversary approaches...
C S Lewis Letter Testifies Narnia’s Lion as Christ
As the wait over the eagerly anticipated release of The Chronicles of Narnia is almost over, the debate as to whether the film has a clear Biblical and Christian theme seems to have come to a conclusion, as letters written...
Christians and Muslims Unite in Peace Efforts in the Philippines
Christian and Muslim groups took to the streets together in the Philippines as part of several peace marches to be held during the Mindanao Peace Week. The Week was held as part of ongoing efforts to bring about peace...
Sydus Brings Christian Radio to Mobile Phones Worldwide
Christians all over the world will soon be able to download Christian radio to their mobile phones free of charge thanks to a new partnership between Sydus and Barnabus Road Media. Sydus, one of the world’s largest service...
REVIEW: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
The fantastical world of centaurs, dwarves and the eternal winter in C.S. Lewis’s novel The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe was just waiting to be turned into a cult-making piece of cinematic magic...