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Methodist Council Meeting Receives Report on Suitability of Blessing Civil Partnerships
The Methodist Council convened on 17-18 October in London’s – the first Council meeting since the Methodist Conference earlier this year in June. The Council received a report back from the Working Party...
Bishops Give OK to Spiritual Songs at Civil Ceremonies
The Church of England's House of Bishops has given its approval to the inclusion of songs such as Robbie Williams' Angels at civil marriage ceremonies, saying it does not turn the ceremony into a religious service...
Leading Protestant in France Addresses Worrying Secular Trends to WARC Executives
A debate regarding the secularism of France, which has been ongoing over this past year, has been reignited this week as a leading Protestant told how the growth of Islam and the mushrooming of other religions...
Christians in Sport Release Guidelines for Churches on 2012 Olympic Games
New guidelines have been issued by Christians in Sport to ensure churches and Christian groups do not inadvertently breach copyrights to the Olympic Games...
Sentamu Tells 1,000 Youth for Christ Members to Spread Feeling of Belonging
The new Archbishop of York, Revd John Sentamu has stated that a distinct feeling of not belonging is a major issue in why young people in today’s society feel isolated in the world. At the Youth for Christ...
Iran Government Confiscates Over 3,000 Satellite Dishes
As the Iranian government cracks down on what it considers “trouble makers” in the country’s capital, satellite dishes have been included to the list and are being confiscated. At the end of last month, the government...
Christian Concern Rises Over Escalating Attacks Against Bangladesh Believers
A wave of attacks allegedly coordinated by Islamic extremists against Christians recently in Bangladesh has raised concerns among human rights organisations. In the most recent report of violence, a church...
Catholic Church of Mexico Speaks Up in 2006 Presidential Race
The Catholic Church in Mexico has called on candidates for the 2006 Presidential elections to take a stand on issues like the family and abortion. In a public letter on Monday, the council...
100,000 Gather in South Korea to Pray for World Peace
The world's largest church held a prayer rally in South Korea last week, drawing around 100,000 participants to pray for the country's social stability and spiritual awakening. Believers from Full Gospel churches...
Tributes Given as Leading British Ecumenical Figure Philip Morgan Dies
A leading British ecumenical figure, the Revd Dr Philip Morgan, 75, died on Monday 17 October. His death followed a heart attack after a recent stroke. Morgan had been the General Secretary of the British Council of Churches...
Church of Scotland Rejects Claim to Ethical Solution to Stem Cell Research
The director of the Church of Scotland's Society, Religion and Technology Project, Dr Donald Bruce, has refuted the claims of two U.S. research groups who claim to have found an ethical solution to the stem cell debate...
International Conference to Explore Christian Contributions to Build Peaceful Society
An international conference will take place in Boston, USA from 27-29 October 2005, which will focus on the root causes and the core character of violence. In addition the conference will hope to address aspects...
Archbishop Akinola Responds to Eames' Comments in Open Letter
Archbishop Peter Akinola has written an open letter to Archbishop Robin Eames, primate of all Ireland, in response to the recent comments that Eames made during a question and answer period two weeks ago at Virginia Theological Seminary...
CARE Campaign Supporters Reject Assisted Dying Bill
At a special seminar held by Christian social concern charity CARE Tuesday, leading medical professionals and leading pro-life campaigner in the U.S., Joni Eareckson Tada, opposed the Assisted Dying Bill...
Bible School Forced to Move After Receiving New Threats in Bangladesh
Islamic militants have forced Christian students and teachers from Grace Presbyterian Bible College to move out of Khulna, Bangladesh, this past July, according to human rights organisation Christian Freedom International...
Light Speed Bible Released as Answer to Busy Lives
A new version of the Bible promises busy people to speed read the whole book just 24 hours. The new "Light Speed Study Bible" has a speed-reading approach with a contemporary version to help readers read...