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Evangelical Alliance to Hold 5th Annual Temple Address in London

The Evangelical Alliance’s 5th Annual Temple Address will take place this evening, with a new initiative being launched, as well as a keynote speech to be given by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams...

Christian Aid Responds to Conservative MP’s Trade Justice Poster Jibe

Christian Aid has reacted to comments made by the Conservative Party leadership contender David Cameron regarding one of the aid agency’s trade justice campaign posters...

The Humble Potato - Good or Bad?

Though the Atkins diet may be going out of favour, many people are still avoiding potatoes like the plague. That's a shame, because potatoes are a nutritious, inexpensive, and not particularly a fattening food...

France Declares State of Emergency as Evangelicals Appeal for Radical Justice

French Evangelical leaders appealed for radical justice, as President Jacques Chirac declared a state of emergency Tuesday in the midst of the worst civil unrest in France over the last decades. The first violence erupted Oct. 27 in a northeast Paris suburb of Clichy-sous-Bois as two teenagers...

Reform Calls Church of England’s Stance on Civil Partnerships Bill an “Outrage”

The Reform National Conference ended last week with members being told that the Pastoral Statement issued by the House of Bishops regarding the Church position on the Civil Partnerships Act was an “outrage”...

Christian Groups Tend to 50,000 Pakistan Earthquake Orphans

Christian organisations are addressing the rising concern among relief agencies and Pakistani government officials of the more than 50,000 orphans and separated children from the massive quake...

Inter-faith Conference to Discuss Religious Identities

The World Council of Churches and the Inter-religious Platform have joint organised an interfaith conference this weekend in Geneva, Switzerland. Prominent figures from across the faith spectrum will...

Methodist Church Responds to Youth Matters

The Methodist Church has welcomed the Government's green paper Youth Matters but also raised concerns that the paper neglects...

Church World Service Still Helping Tsunami Survivors Nearly One Year On

The Church World Service is still working hard to support survivors of the devastating Tsunami nearly one year on. The CWS has helped many in the Aceh province of Indonesia rebuild their lives and businesses through...

Anglican Head Visits European Institutions in Brussels

The spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion, Dr Rowan Williams last week visited the European Institutions in Brussels. The historic visit concluded with a meeting between the Archbishop of Canterbury and the...

Hopegivers to Build First 'City' for Lepers in India

Hopegivers will build the first ever “city” for lepers in New Delhi, India, as part of its efforts to help children stay close their infected parents while protecting their health. Hopegivers International, a ministry that has leprosy outreaches since 1977...