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British Scientists Create Embryo from Single Parent
For the first time in the UK, an embryo has been created from a single parent. In a press briefing at the British Association festival of science, Paul de Sousa, a researcher at the Roslin Institute which cloned Dolly the sheep, said that his team had created...
Bible Society to Hold Political Fringe Meetings – “Exploring Faith, Politics & the Media”
The Bible Society has arranged a number of fringe meetings entitled “Mind your Language – Exploring Faith, Politics and the Media”. The meetings will focus on how people can communicate better and speak effectively within the political agenda...
Anglican Church of Nigeria Synod Commences with 'The Body of Christ'
Archbishop Peter Akinola of Nigeria has called on unity in the run-up to the 8th General Synod of the Anglican Church of Nigeria. This year’s theme is the Body of Christ...
Franklin Graham Urges Christians to Work Wisely & in Unity in Katrina Aftermath
Christian leaders are calling for strong leadership in responding effectively to Hurricane Katrina. Evangelist Franklin Graham and Mary Marr, CEO of Christian Emergency Network (CEN), have engaged in discussions...
God TV to Celebrate 10th Anniversary with Tour of the Holy Land
Following a recent Missions Week of live worship, GOD TV is to continue its month-long celebration of its 10th Birthday with a Tour of Isreal culminating in a worship service right in the heart of David's Citadel in the Holy City of Jerusalem...
'Narnia' Movie Set to Open Evangelistic Opportunities
Action, adventure and spiritual truth are all part of a new film based on the first of C.S Lewis' renowned series of books - the Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion, the witch and the Wardrobe. Already, a coalition of Christian leaders in America - the Mission America Coalition is inviting evangelists to explore the oppotunities presented by the film...
Standing Up to the Test
Some time later God tested Abraham...
Lutherans Plea for True Peace in Middle East
The leadership council of the Lutheran World Federation has ended this year's conference in Bethlehem with an urgent appeal for peace efforts in the Middle East conflict to be intensified...
Africa Anglicans Criticise Church of England Over New Direction on Homosexuals
Two leading Archbishops in Africa, leading a third of worldwide Anglicans, have reaffirmed their rejection to the 25 July House of Bishops statement. Nigerian Archbishop...
Africa Anglicans Rebuke Church of England Over New Direction on Homosexuals
Two leading Archbishops in Africa, leading a third of worldwide Anglicans, reaffirmed their rejection to the 25 July House of Bishops statement...
British Scientists Given Approval to Create Human Embryos from 2 Mothers
Fertility watchdogs have outraged pro-life supporters and Christian medicals by allowing British scientists to create a human embryo with genetic input from three parents...
Archbishop of Westminster: Iraq Constitution Draft a Threat to Religious Freedom
A top Roman Catholic Church leader in the United Kingdom warned Monday that the draft constitution of the new democratic Iraq could be a threat to religious freedom. His comment echoed the deep concern of the Iraqi Christian minority...
Churches Together in Britain & Ireland Inspire Peace Prayers in Unity Week
Churches Together in Britain & Ireland has launched worship resources for the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. One suggestion advises people to pray for strength to forgive...
Salvation Army Provides Aid after Plane Crash in Indonesia
Members of the Salvation Army's “Compassion in Action” teams in Indonesia responded swiftly to provide assistance after a Boeing 737-200 crashed onto a busy road in the Padang Bulan area of Medan...
Alpha Course Hits British Cinemas in Bid to Reach out to Millions
The Alpha course, one of the world’s most successful evangelistic projects, will show advertisements on national cinemas across Britain, according to the Church of England newspaper. An advertising firm which has produced campaigns for Sony Playstation,
UK ‘Street Pastors’ Initiative to Expand Abroad
A delegation from Antigua will arrive in the UK this weekend to find out more about the Street Pastors scheme, which has been offering prayer and support for people on UK city streets. Street Pastors was...