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Update on Iraqi Christian Pastor Shot by Terrorists
An Iraqi Christian leader who was shot three weeks ago by Muslim extremists is in stable condition but has been paralysed from the chest down, according to reports received by a mission agency...
Churches in Pakistan Growing Despite Opposition
Despite multiple instances of persecution by Muslim extremists in recent weeks, native missionaries in Pakistan report that their work is drawing people to the Lord in growing numbers...
Salvation Army Collects Toys for Children to Bring Warmth at Christmas
“We wish you are Merry Christmas, We wish you are Merry Christmas...” As Christmas light decorations are put up, people across the UK are getting ready to celebrate the big feast for the birth of Christ.
While the world tends to forget the meaning of His birth behind all the magnificent Christmas glamour, the Salvation Army offers a chance for the general public to rediscover it through its annual charity campaign - Pass the Parcel Christmas Toy Appeal.
WCC calls for remembrance of threat of Nuclear Dangers
In May 2005 the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT will be reviewed in a conference to be held at the UN in New York. In the face of this vital upcoming conference, churches have been called upon to focus their advocacy and education efforts...
US Catholic Bishops Reject Encouragement of Individual Bible Study
A vote on the annual business meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has revealed the controversial viewpoint of Catholics towards individual Bible study. On Tuesday 16th November, America's Catholic bishops voted 137-102 to reject the proposal to develop...
Shock & Anger Reverberates Around the World at Iraq Hostage Killing
Britain has reacted with shock and outrage at the execution video of veteran aid worker Margaret Hassan...
Canadian Anglicans asked to Respond to the Windsor Report
Archbishop Andrew Hutchison, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, has requested members of the Church to send him their personal responses to the Windsor Report and to comment on the subject of unity within the Anglican Communion...
Presbyterians Threatened by Terrorist Attack Due to its Israel Policy
On 15th November, the Presbyterian Church in the USA received a letter threatening arson attacks if it did not withdraw its Israel Policy...
Church of Scotland to commence Year-Long Celebration
Beginning on Sunday 21st November 2004, the Church of Scotland has invited every member to join in a year-long celebration of ‘Churches without Walls’. In May 2001, the Church without Walls report was presented to the General Assembly...
Commission for Africa meets with churches and calls for Urgent Action
The ‘Commission for Africa’, recently created by the government has just released a report stating that now is the time to act on a collection of problems regarding the troubled continent. In talks with specialists working in British churches...
WCC Ninth Assembly Planning Committee Closes First Meeting with ‘Inspiration and Hope’
The international planning committee for the World Council of Churches (WCC)’s upcoming ninth Assembly have closed their first meeting with a message of “inspiration and hope,” in Porto Alegre, Brazil...
Steve Chalke "Lost Message" Sparks Debate on Atonement among UK theologists
A stormy debate is going on among the evangelicals and theologists across Britain concerning the controversial book "The Lost Message of Jesus" written by Rev Steve Chalke...
World Alliance of YMCA holds Annual Week of Prayer
The World Alliance of YMCA is currently holding its annual "Week of Prayer and Fellowship", under the theme "Leading Change". Taking place from 14th to 20th November, the YMCA have put aside time to pray for global economic, political and social issues...
Oxfam Calls for Shifting World’s Wealth to the Forgotten Lives
Rising from the last week’s successful negotiations between militants and the Sudanese government to sign a peace agreement, worldwide humanitarian agencies have now been permitted to reach out to all regions of Darfur to carry out their aid work...
WCC indicates National Accountability is key for Millennium Development Goals
A World Council of Churches (WCC) International Affairs and Advocacy Week at the United Nations (UN) is currently taking place. The main messages released so far from the gathering is that churches must take responsibility in advocating for economic justice at their national government level...
UK Churches and Agencies Call for Israel-Palestine Peace Plan
The death of the towering Palestinian President, Yassir Arafat, has drawn broad international awareness. Churches across the UK are devoted in the prayer for peace between Palestinian and Israeli...