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Methodist & Reformed Churches Push Government to Make Poverty History

Yesterday morning, representatives from the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church visited Downing Street to remind the Prime Minister of the responsibilities...

CMF: Government & Media Must Give Balanced Picture of Stem Cell Research

The Christian Medical Fellowship has criticised both the British government & media for exaggerating the benefits of embryonic stem cells for sufferers of degenerative illnesses...

Interview with New Evangelical Alliance Executive Director Mike Morris

This week the Evangelical Alliance UK (EAUK) has made a number of changes in its leadership in a structural change aimed at progressing its vision and renewing its commitment to be a voice for evangelical Christians...

Schwarzenegger Vows to Veto Same-sex Marriage Bill in California

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has vowed to veto a same-sex marriage bill that successfully passed through the California Legislature on Tuesday, quelling earlier celebrations among bill supporters...

Northern Ireland Church Leaders Condemn Sectarian Attacks

The recent wave of sectarian violence in parts of Belfast and County Antrim, Northern Ireland, have been condemned by church leaders as 'immoral'. Catholic Archbishop Sean Brady, Church of Ireland Primate Archbishop Robin Eames...

Bush Asks World to Support Katrina Victims Through Faith-Based Groups

President Bush on Tuesday praised faith-based organisations and urged the world to continue giving generously for the victims of Hurricane Katrina by assisting those groups...

Philippines: Church Maintains Stand on Arroyo Debate

The permanent council of the Catholic Church of the Philippines is expected to reiterate its refusal to join in calls for the resignation of President Arroyo at a meeting next week. Archbishop Fernando Capalla of Davao said “Not in my life time” to an inquiry as to whether any changes...

Christian Freedom International New Book on How to Help Persecuted Christians

A new guide on how to assist persecuted Christians around the world has been published by Christian Freedom International, the interdenominational Christian organisation which works for religious freedom. The 50 Ways to Help guide can be obtained free of charge from the...

Church Mission Society Drive Against Sex Trade in Bangladesh

Numerous arrests illegal sex traffickers have been made in Bangladesh following a Christian Mission Society-backed education drive. The arrests were made in the Meherper District of Bangladesh...

Still He Walked

He could hear the crowds screaming "Crucify" "Crucify" He could hear the hatred in their voices, These were His chosen people. He loved them. And they were going to crucify Him. He was beaten, bleeding and weakened. His heart was broken, But still He walked.

100,000 Bibles to be Sent to Survivors of Hurricane Katrina

The World Bible Translation Centre has responded to the spiritual needs of hurricane survivors with an emergency Bible response of 100,000 Bibles. The WTBC usually only works in developing countries...

World Council of Churches call for UN Reform to Uphold Central Visions & Values

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has offered its views on the shared reforms that it hopes will take place at The UN World Summit taking place from 14-16 September 2005 between the UK & China governments. At present the UK and China are in the positions of presiding the G8 and G77 respectively...