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Global Church Bodies Mourn for the Poor, Call for Action to Eradicate Poverty
Two of the largest global Christian bodies responded to the recent United Nations World Summit with an urgent call for the government to live up to their commitments and for churches...
The Salvation Army: Government is Failing on Social Housing
A report by the Salvation Army claims that the government is failing to provide enough affordable housing for former homeless people now forced to wait long periods in hostel accommodation. According to the report entitled ‘A Home For All? – homelessness policy challenges for Labour’s Third Term’...
WCC Executive Calls for Churches to Use "Unique Potential" for Peace
The World Council of Church (WCC) executive committee held meetings at the WCC’s Bossey Ecunemical Institute near Geneva on 13-16 September 2005. In the last full meeting leading up to the WCC 9th Assembly...
Historic Breakthrough as North Korea Agrees to Halt Nuclear Activities
Huge diplomatic breakthroughs have seen North Korea agree to halt all nuclear activities and to rejoin the nuclear non-proliferation treaty. The announcement comes...
US Protestant-Jewish Group Arrives in Israel to find Solution to Divestment Feud
A group of Jewish and Christian leaders from the U.S. has arrived in Israel today to discuss the current divestment strategy by U.S. Protestant Churches. The group will meet with Palestinian leaders as well as Palestinians whose homes have been demolished by Israeli forces...
Christians Called to 'Get More Out' on Church Army Sunday
The Church Army will hold its annual Church Army Sunday on 25th September which will be based around the theme of Get Out More. The aim is to equip churches to develop an effective Christian presence in everyday situations in the community. Church Army describes the work as pioneer evangelism...
Bishops Call for Apology from Christian Leaders over Iraq War
A new report by bishops in the Church of England has called on Christian leaders in the UK to join in offering an apology for the war in Iraq and its aftermath. The bishops also urged a greater "understanding"...
Christian Area in Lebanon Bombed Leaving Many Dead & Wounded
A car bomb exploded in a mainly Christian residential neighbourhood of Lebanon’s capital late on Friday, killing one person and wounding more than 20, according to Red Cross and security sources. Officials said...
Nigerian Church New Constitution Redefines Relationship with Canterbury
The new constitution of the Anglican Church of Nigeria has deleted all reference to Canterbury as the "mother" of the Anglican Communion. The Church in Nigeria...
African Anglicans Redefine Relationship with Communion
The Church of Nigeria has redefined its relationship with the Anglican Communion, as a result of the ongoing unresolved debate over homosexuality and same-sex blessings...
Living By Grace
Apostle Paul was a wise man. He was outwardly very splendid - he studied in Tarsus, he was a Roman Citizen, and was considered the Jew of all Jews - before his conversion, Paul was a Jew that knew the Law so well. He kept these laws and rituals so well; we could call him the Pharisee of all Pharisees.
The Afternoon Siesta
Many people feel a mid-afternoon slump in mood and alertness, especially after a poor night of sleep. Many believe that this slump is caused by eating a heavy lunch. However, this usually occurs because we are meant to have a mid-afternoon nap...
Church Announces New Director of Ministry for Archbishop's Council
A new Director of Ministry for the Archbishops’ Council has been announced. The Archdeacon of Portsdown, the Ven Christopher Lowson, will lead a team responsible for developing policy...
Evangelical Alliance Condemns Loyalist Violence in Northern Ireland
A recent meeting of the Executive of the Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland has condemned last week’s loyalist violence in Northern Ireland...
Churches Worldwide Called to Join Week of Prayer for North Korea
In the light of the severe human rights restriction faced by North Koreans, human rights group Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has called on churches worldwide to join the week of prayer for the country. The Week of Prayer for North Korea will run...
Lutheran World Relief Celebrates Colombia's Week of Peace
Lutheran World Relief (LWR) has joined the people of Columbia in recognition of “Semana Por La Paz” – the week for peace – on Sept. 11-18 to reflect on peace efforts. “Semana Por La Paz” is a week-long annual celebration...