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First UN Documentary Film Festival to Advance Promise of Peace & Equality

The United Nations is organising its very first documentary film festival, which will coincide with the 60th anniversary of the UN. It will portray their work and reflect on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)...

Evangelical Christians Emphasise Opposition to Religious Hatred Bill

The Incitement of Religious Hatred Bill has been outlined again in the Queen's Speech this week, religious groups and Christian organisations have spoken out very openly against the bill...

Church of Scotland Reports Increased Interest in Ministry Training

In the run-up to the General Assembly 2005 this Saturday, the Church of Scotland's Board of Ministry has released its annual report to the Assembly. It was reported that in 2004, a total of 75 people (39 men and 36 women) applied, compared with 59 in 2003...

Salvation Army ROOTS Festival Draws Huge Response to Human Trafficking

The Salvation Army’s annual youth Christian festival ROOTS 2005 held in early May has drawn overwhelming response to the issue of human trafficking. It is reported that Â£120,000 was raised at the ROOTS event. Its youth ministry ALOVE...

Oldest Altar-Piece in England Exposed in National Gallery

After being salvaged by dozens of conservators, academics and scientists at the Hamilton Kerr Institute in Cambridge, the heartbreaking ruin of a great work of art has been exposed at the National Gallery yesterday...

Jubilee Campaign & CSI call for Release of Eritrea Christians

Jubilee Campaign in cooperation with Christian Solidarity International (CSI) have announced that they will host a rally in front of the Eritrean embassy in Washington DC next Wednesday 25th May 2005...

Christians called to Heal & Reconcile by Conference on World Mission & Evangelism Letter

The Conference on World Mission and Evangelism (CWME) of the World Council of Churches (WCC) closed on Sunday 15th May, and on 18th May called on churches everywhere to become healing and reconciling communities of hope...

Taiwan Remains a Question as Vatican-China Relations Progress

The hope of reconciliation between the Vatican and China is becoming reality as China expressed sincerity in its efforts to establish formal relations with the Vatican on Tuesday. Once the dialogue is completed, the historical 50-year break may be partially recovered...

Africa Bishop calls for Ghana to Embrace Christian Education to Change Society

The Association of Christian Schools has urged Ghana's government and policy makers to embrace a new education system based on Christian moral values. The Association has stated that a nation with Christian education always shows developments...

Complete Mission Praise Book

The new edition of the most complete collection of hymns and songs from the Mission Praise series - 'Complete Mission Praise' - including music and lyrics for over 1000 traditional and modern worship songs and hymns, has been released...

Church of England Considers Divesting from Israel to Boycott Arms Production

The Church of England Ethical Investment Advisory Group has recently decided to consider whether to continue its considerable investment in an Israeli company - Caterpillar. The construction company was criticised by the United Nations...

Methodists Greet Queen’s Pledge to Tackle Poverty & Anti-Social Behaviour

On Tuesday, Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain delivered her annual speech as the Prime Minister Tony Blair commenced his third term. The Methodist Church of the Great Britain warmly welcomed the Queen’s speech, which focused on...

Premier Radio Receives 500,000th Call as 10th Anniversary Approaches

Premier Radio will soon be celebrating its 10th Anniversary in June, and appropriately the station has started celebrations early as their initiative - Premier Lifeline - has reached the milestone of receiving its 500,000th call...

Christian University in Moscow Opposed by Russian Orthodox Activists

A plan for building a private Christian-orientated university in Moscow has triggered protests by some local citizens, including Russian Orthodox activists, according to the Interfax news agency...

Christian & Human Rights Groups call for Release of Eritrea Christians

Christian Aid’s Sudanese partner Dr.Mudawi released

One of the Christian Aid’s Sudanese partners, Dr. Mudawi Ibrahim Adam, who had been arrested for the third time this year on 8th May has been released. He was arrested for photographing military installations...