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Churches defend Scotland’s level of Faith
New data has shown that Christianity in Scotland has plummeted. A map produced by official statisticians, based on the 2001 census, indicated large areas of England were in the highest band for the level of Christianity, where as Scotland lagged behind in the second...
Evangelical Movement Desperate to be Revived
10th October marked the centennial of the Evangelical Alliance in Germany. Addressing the occasion, former General Secretary of the European Evangelical Alliance...
MPs Warn Against the Proposed Mental Capacity Bill
The second reading debate of the Mental Capacity Bill opened on Monday 11th October and it has again aroused a stormy criticism from the pro-lifers. The Mental Capacity Bill claims to reinforce the rights of the mentally incapacitated patients who are terminally ill or dying...
Children's Society Runaway Campaign
In the light of the rising concerns over runaway children in England, the Children’s Society will launch a nationwide campaign throughout churches across the country in November to help runaway children at risk
Children's Society calls on Churches to back Runaway Campaign
In the light of the rising concerns over runaway children in England, the Children’s Society will launch a nationwide campaign throughout churches across the country in November to help runaway children at risk...
Hearing God's Voice
Date: Monday 1st - Friday 5th November
Venue: Lee Abbey House, Devon
Description: Many times people’s hearts are too hard to listen to God. Through this retreat, participants can explore how they might hear God better for themselves.
CSW Launches 2004 International Christian Human Rights Conference in London
The UK-based mission agency, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), today announced that the 2004 International Christian Human Rights Conference will be held on Saturday 6th November in Westminster Chapel, London from 9:30am to 5:00pm...
Church of England Commissioners may Compromise on Ethical Investment Policies
The Church of England’s parish funds crisis may be even more of a worry than previously expected. In a desperate effort to raise extra finances for the struggling parishes, the denomination is reportedly considering investing millions of pounds into industries previously considered as morally questionable...
Evangelicals’ Conference Seeks to Defend Orthodox Teachings on Homosexuality
The Annual National Conference of Reform representing just under a third of the 9,000 stipendiary clergy in the Church of England, has commenced at the Hayes Conference Centre. A number of important issues within the Anglican Church are expected to be addressed...
Concern over Religious Freedom as Iraq sees Mass Exodus of Christians
The number of Christians leaving Iraq has soared after a series of targeted attack on churches in August and September. According to estimates by Iraqi government and church officials, approximately 30,000 to 40,000 Christians have fled the country...
Revised Charter of Priest Formation to lay emphasis on intense spiritual formation
Bangalore - Following three years of (1997-99) apostolic visitation by the papal representatives to the major seminaries in the country and after intense consultations, the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) released the Revised Charter...
AICU appeal to Church, Govt. to aid poor and downtrodden
Mumbai - The national leadership of All India Catholic Union (AICU), recently elected for a two year term 2004-06, conducted their first meeting in Mumbai on October 8, to assess developments in several states...
Media can help highlight Church’s work in tribal state, says Christian leaders
Ranchi – The Church leaders of Jharkhand have appealed to the mainstream media to help highlight the Church's "real image" in their eastern Indian state and assist them in their social work...
Over 300,000 Attend Palau Lima Festival
A six-day evangelistic festival in Peruvian capital of Lima concluded Saturday surpassing all expectations as it drew three times more attendants than was originally estimated. The Luis Palau Lima Festival...
Faith and Politics: Christians to Vote Values During Campaign 2004
With the U.S. presidential election less than a month away, Church leaders have been rallying harder than ever to mobilise the Christian vote during this year’s election. With the help of campaigns such as the National Council of Churches’...
World Hunger Day Donations to be Distributed through IMB, NAMB
With World Hunger Day having concluded on Sunday, Southern Baptist agencies will be distributing donations made to the World Hunger Fund through 10,000 missionaries in North America and around the World...