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CSW Tell of Eritrean Government’s “Freezing” of Orthodox Church Head
It has been announced that the head of the Eritrean Orthodox Church has been relieved of all administrative duties and removed from the control of the Patriarchate. Christian Solidarity Worldwide report...
Archbishop of Canterbury’s Licensing Objections Rejected by Council
The Archbishop of Canterbury’s plea against a late licence for a public house in Oxford has been ignored because he is not ‘local enough’. Dr Rowan Williams wrote a letter to the local authority expressing concerns...
UK Congregations Falling for Trivial & Petty Reasons, Survey Finds
Latest research has shown that congregations are not leaving the pews because of the big issues currently being disputed among the Churches, but it is the smaller trivial things that are turning them away...
Robertson Apologises for Assassination Remarks
Rev Pat Robertson, the U.S. celebrity evangelist, has apologised for comments he made on the Monday broadcast of his TV show "The 700 Club" in which he suggested the U.S. assassinate Venezuelan...
World Vision Airlifts Vital Packages to Niger’s Famine Regions
One of the largest Christian relief and development organisations in the world has airlifted 130 tons of UNIMIX flour to Niger, to help combat the current food crisis that is causing widespread hunger...
Methodist Church to Launch New Children’s Website in Faith Initiative
The Methodist Church has announced that a website dedicated to children of the Church will be launched on 1 September. The Methodist Church in Britain will give children a chance to have their say about what is important...
Bible Society Making an Impact in Long Term Tsunami Relief
Almost exactly 8 months since the Boxing Day tsunami hit south-east Asia, various regional Bible Societies have been slowly building up their efforts towards long-term solutions for the affected areas...
Colombia Accepts Church Mediation for Civil War Stand Off
Columbia's president has accepted the Roman Catholic's offer to mediate in the conflict with the country's left-wing rebels. The country has been at civil war for the last 41 years...
Brazilian Lutheran Church Threatened by Internal Movements
The former president of the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil (IECLB) has called for a restructuring of the church in order to meet the demands and needs of the future, including the lack of membership growth...
WCC to Focus on Transforming the World at Forthcoming Conferences
'Transforming the world' is to be the theme of two conferences to be held by the World Council of Churches. The conferences are looking to tighten dialogue with young adults working for peace and justice and the ways they can be supported more by the WCC...
Church Aid Yet to Arrive in Zimbabwe in Eviction Aftermath
After nearly a month of delays, the South African Council of Churches (SACC) has asked its government to intervene in order to get the food and blanket aid to the victims of Robert Mugabe's shanty clearance campaign...
Christian Aid Call on Relief Teams to Break Cycle of Crisis in Niger
A Christian Aid consultant has reported on the terrible situation of thousands of people in Niger, and how many people are facing the fear of starvation in the African country. Farmers and their families...
Ukraine Church Moves to Kiev Fueling Catholic-Orthodox “Rivalry”
It has been reported that the Eastern-rite Catholics in Ukraine have moved the headquarters of their church from the western city of Lviv to the capital, Kiev. It has been a move that has stirred protests and rivalry between the groups...
Nearly Two Thirds ‘Oppose’ Faith Schools in UK
Nearly two thirds agree that "the government should not be funding faith schools of any kind", according to a new ICM/Guardian poll released yesterday. Prime Minister Tony Blair came out in opposition...
Twenty-One Ways to Live Longer
Life expectancy is rising steadily every year, with women living up to 79.9, on average, and men 75. Set your expectations higher with a guide from ivillage.co.uk to holding back the years.
Youth Called to Gather in Soul in the City Follow Up
During Summer 2004 Soul in the City successfully inspired thousands of youth across London and the UK. As a one week follow-up to last year’s event, Northolt will this Summer be inviting today’s youth...