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Christians Worldwide Called to Fast, Pray for Rights of Dalit Christians
As the date for the Indian Supreme Court hearing on equal rights for Dalit Christians approaches, the head of a mission ministry with a strong presence in India is urging Christians around the world to join in two days of fasting and prayer...
Pakistan Quake Leaves More Than 2.5 Million Victims Homeless as Winter Approaches
More than 2.5 million survivors of the deadly earthquake last Saturday are presently faced with the stark reality of their homelessness as the winter season approaches South Asia. Nearly a week after the massive quake in Pakistan the survivors of the disaster...
Sydney Diocese to Unite with Protestants & Evangelicals in New Mission Strategy
Australia’s largest Anglican diocese, the diocese of Sydney will debate on controversial new plans for it to take on independent “Bible-based” churches or congregations from other denominations. As part of a mission strategy to convert at least 10 percent of Sydney’s population...
President of Venezuela Orders Christian Organisation to Leave
The President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, has shocked a U.S.-based Christian organisation, active in mission in the country for more than half a century, by ordering it to leave. New Tribes Mission was told to leave in a nationally televised speech in which President Chavez accused...
Salvation Army & Methodist Church Win Award for Gambling Bill Campaign
The 2005 Third Sector Excellence Award for PR Strategy has been awarded to The Salvation Army and The Methodist Church. Third Sector is the weekly magazine for the charity sector and this was the inaugural event for the awards...
WARC Continues Mission Rejuvenation with New Gender & Youth Agendas
A new ambitious agenda for justice and youth work for the next two years was discussed by Reformed Church leaders on Oct. 13th, 2005. The World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) continues its journey to rejuvenate its mission by utilising the refreshed structure...
Deal on Iraqi Draft Constitution Brings Hope as Referendum Draws Near
Iraqi government leaders came to an agreement Wednesday on the draft constitution with compromises made to gain the vote of the Sunni party. In an effort to draw Sunni Iraqis to vote favorably this Saturday...
U.S. Churches Turning Backs on Israeli Divestment Proposal
The decision by the Episcopal Church in the U.S. to reject the Israeli divestment proposal has been welcomed by the American Jewish Committee and Anti-Defamation League, indicating a cool-down...
Churches React in Anger to New Campaign to Extend Sunday Shopping Hours
Keep Sunday Special is the new campaign launched by church groups across the country in a bid to oppose a campaign launched this week by major retailers to extend Sunday shopping hours...
Bishop Criticises Home Office Proposals for Dealing with Extreme Places of Worship
The Rt Revd Tom Butler, Bishop of Southwark, has strongly criticised the Home Office proposals for dealing with extremism in places of worship as disproportionate...
New VOM Website to Campaign for Freedom of Imprisoned Christians
The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) says its new letter writing campaign has played an important role in helping Christian prisoners to recover their freedom. PrisonerAlert.com, a website set up by the international Christian persecution watchdog allows people all around the world...
Release International to Train Church Leaders & Evangelists amid Iran Persecutions
Release International (RI) has launched an appeal to train leaders and strengthen the underground church in Iran where persecution against Christians continues. RI will work closely in partnership with evangelical leaders and train groups of evangelical leaders...
Senior UK Anglican Delivers Warning on Future of Anglicanism
A senior Anglican cleric issued a stern warning Wednesday on the future of world Anglicanism and said the conflict over homosexuality stems from a deeper clash of ideas over authority that began centuries ago...
World Vision & Christian Relief Agencies Lead Pakistan Quake Aid
With an estimated 4 million people in Pakistan affected by Saturday's 7.6 magnitude quake, including 2 million who lost homes, according to the United Nations, international Christian relief...
John Peel Tribute Album Profits to be Shared with Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is to benefit from a share in the profits made from the new John Peel tribute album, due for release on Monday 17 October. The compilation features 40 of the famous DJ’s favourite tracks and marks the first anniversary of the popular broadcaster’s death...
Archbishop Tells Federal Government of Nigeria to Release Local Funds
The Archbishop of the Province of Lagos has described the federal government as morally unjustifiable following its decision to withhold the capital's local government statutory funds. Dr. Ademola Ademowo, Bishop of Lagos...