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I am the Way
"I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him." ~~ John 14:6-7
Jesus says that He is the way, the truth and the life. He was sent here to show us the original image of man; a man without sin...
Vietnamese Church Leader Released After One Year in Prison
A renowned Vietnamese church leader, Nguyen Van Phuong was released from prison on Thursday 3rd March, one day after the one-year anniversary of an incident which sparked the arrest of a number of church leaders...
Pro-Lifers Hail Success in Clarifying Abortion Policy as US Drops Campaign
The US has been urging for an amendment to a Beijing declaration during the recent UN Commission on the Status of Women meeting in a bid to ensure that it does not create the right for abortion. However, it now appears as if the US has dropped its lobby...
UK Midland Churches Receive £2million Grant for Repairs
Run-down churches in the West Midlands of England are to receive more than £2million worth of funding to aid repair work on their crumbling features...
Silent Pope Re-Appears at Hospital Window amid Hopes for Easter Return
Pope John Paul II greeted hundreds of faithful supporters on Sunday from his hospital window – making the sign of the cross as he looked out to well-wishers. Vatican officials hope that he can be back for Easter...
Catholic Media Campaigns Chinese Parliament to Free Bishops & Priests
A Catholic-based news agency AsiaNews has initiated a campaign to protest the Chinese government for the liberation of 19 bishops and 18 priests arrested and kept from carrying out their ministry...
Catholic Schools in Wales Ban Comic Relief amid Abortion Controversy
It has been reported that three Catholic Schools in south Wales have banned Red Nose Day this coming Friday, because certain church leaders have claimed that the money raised would be used to fund abortions...
Evangelism & Social Responsibility should be Connected
Gary Edmonds, former General Secretary of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has called for evangelicals to evangelise with a closer connection to social responsibility. He was speaking at the German...
Baptists Support Online Web Solution for Churches & Christian Organisations
The Baptist Times' publication last week launched a brand new service. The newspaper commenced the new initiative by showing a big banner on their front page saying "Create a Great Website". It promotes the brand new service offered by church123.com...
Red Nose Day 05
Red Nose Day 2005 will take place on Friday 11th March, and as usual the clown-style red nose will be the symbol of Red Nose Day. The day marks a massive nationwide fundraising event organised by Comic Relief that takes place every two years. All citizens are encouraged to do something simple at their homes, workplaces and schools to raise funds for the anti-poverty campaign in the UK and Africa.
Comic Relief was set up in 1985, and was started by comedians who wanted to use comedy a
Christians Oppose New Conversion Restrictions & Violence in Sri Lanka
The National Christian Council of Sri Lanka have released a statement addressing concerns regarding attacks against Christian places of worship and...
Christian Persecution in India Continues
Attacks on Christians in India are continuing, a Christian persecution watchdog group reported yesterday following a recent report of violence in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan...
Rift Deepens as Anglican Conservative Defies Ireland Agreement
On Friday, the crisis over division of the Anglican Church deepened, as it was disclosed that the leader of the conservative primates defied the agreement made in the Northern Ireland meeting last week concerning homosexuality...
Terrorist 'Control Orders' Raise Concern Among Methodists
The Methodist Church has made clearly known its concerns over proposals to introduce "control orders" for the detention of terror suspects without trial. The proposals will subject British terror suspects to tough restrictions...
Evangelical Alliance UK Release New Basis of Faith
Evangelical Alliance UK has recently announced the adoption of a new Basis of Faith. It was fully agreed on 17th February by the Council after a three-year long consultation...
Baptists Experience Remarkable Growth in Albania
It has been reported that the number of Baptists in the small country of Albania has increased remarkably over the last ten year. Believers, particularly among young people, have grown from 0 to 250 in the Baptist Union...