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WCC Praises ‘Unique Contribution’ of Ethiopian Christians

In his first official visit to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, Rev. Kobia has stressed the unique role of Ethiopian...

World Churches Observe International Day of Prayer for Peace in Jerusalem

Over 100,000 churches in 82 nations observed the first Sunday of October as the International Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem. The event has received endorsements from the...

New Head of Anglican Church in Australia Warns Against Materialism

The youngest ever primate of the Anglican Church of Australia, recently appointed Archbishop Phillip Aspinall, has warned against the evil of materialism in his first sermon last Thursday. The new archbishop also went on to warn...

Turkey EU Entry Deadlock Continues

Talks on Turkey's accession to the European Union remain in crisis as Austria refuses to backdown on its opposition to grant the EU's predominantly Muslim neighbour full membership. Following a private meeting with Austrian Foreign Minister...

Episcopal Church USA Head Notes Compassion on First Visit to Gulf Coast

The head of the Episcopal Church USA (ECUSA) observed "profligate acts of generosity" and compassion while visiting hurricane-impacted churches along the Gulf Coast and in New Orleans...

Book of Hope International to Bring Gospel to 12 Million Brazilian Children

Book of Hope International has announced it will distribute 12 million copies of its kids' gospel Book of Hope to children across Brazil. The latest plans across Brazil make it the largest programme in the world...

MAP Equipping African Pastors in Fight Against HIV/AIDS

Medical Assitance Programs International (MAP) has launched a seminary programme to equip pastors with the tools they need to deal with the HIV/AIDS pandemic in their country. With the number of African AIDS orphans rocketing...

Churches Together in Britain & Ireland Attend China Bible School Opening

Delegates of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland have been represented at the opening of a new Bible School in provincial China...

Williams may Relinquish Consecrating Role for Church of England Unity

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rev Dr Rowan Williams may pass over the role of consecrating women of the Church of England decides to allow them to become bishops. Senior members of the Church are trying to avert a huge exodus...

World Vision Calls for Peace in Northern Uganda

International aid organisations have called on the British Government to support peace efforts in northern Uganda more actively. As part of the Northern Uganda Partnership for Peace (NUAPP) coalition...

Church of England to Hold Service to Legally Appoint New Archbishop of York

This Wednesday will see the new Archbishop of York officially welcomed into office in the Church of England. Bishop John Sentamu’s appointment will be registered formally by the Archbishop of Canterbury...

On the Basis of Love

The letter of Paul to Philemon is beautiful and touching, it is so different from his other letters. Whilst letters such as Roman and Galatians show his heart of fire and passion for the Gospel, Philemon, shows the softer and warmer side of Paul.

Christian Aid Calling Thousands to Lobby Parliament for Trade Justice

Christian Aid has highlighted a crucial World Trade Organisation (WTO) meeting in December as a time where something must be done to tackle trade justice.

The Christian charity is calling on all people supporting the calls for trade justice to join thousands of others at parliament in London to demand that support be given to make poverty history by delivering trade justice – not free trade...