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Churches Respond to Iraq Bomb Attacks
On Monday, an unknown group claimed responsibility for the series of church bombings in Iraq and warned that more attacks would follow. The statement, signed by an organisation calling itself...
Anglican Evangelicals’ Unceasing Voice against Homosexual Ordinations
Last week, Reform, the conservative evangelical network within the Church of England, released a formal statement about a national campaign to protest against bishops who supported the ordination of homosexual priests...
Fury at Vatican’s Views on Women
The Vatican has published a document which has triggered an angry response from many opponents. The document accuses feminists of viewing men as women’s enemies, and implies that feminism is to blame...
WARC: Africa is an Inspiration to the Church and the World
A special Africa Plenary was commenced on the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) 24th General Council “Life in Fullness” now in Ghana, Africa ...
BWA to Solve the World’s Spiritual and Physical Poverty
The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) General Council concluded last Saturday, and the Council reaffirmed the commission of the Baptists towards the world...
Soul in the City - Photo Update
Following the great success of the first week which began last Monday, Soul in the City now moves into its second week...
WARC building a New Community of the Holy Spirit
As the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) General Council continues in Ghana, 400 delegates from worldwide Presbyterian and Congregational churches gathered to discuss..
More Support for Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan
The crisis in Darfum in Western Sudan is being described as the world's worst humanitarian disaster. As the continuing war wreaks havoc in the nation, an estimated 1.2 million villagers have fled their homes...
BWA's New Strength for Worldwide Evangelism
The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) General Council held in Seoul, Korea on 26th-31th July has renewed the hearts of worldwide Baptist leaders and envisaged a brighter future of evangelism...
Hillsong "Maximised Leadership" Conference Attracts over 700 Church Leaders
Hillsong Pastors Brian Houston and Gary Clark...
Archbishop of York Resigns
On Sunday 1 August, the Archbishop of York, Dr David Hope, announced that he will resign his post after nine years to return to the more humble role of a parish priest...
Bombers target Iraq's Christians
Six bombs were set off on Sunday 1st August at a number of Christian areas in Iraq, which wounded at least 20 Christians in Baghdad and Mosul...
Christian churches attacked in Iraq
Closely following recently reported fears of Iraqi persecution of Christians, six bombs have been set off by terrorists, targeting Christians during Sunday services on 1st August...
Churches Called to Support Church Army Sunday
On 30th July, the Church Army formally announced 'Church Army Sunday' which has been set for the forth Sunday of September (26th September)...
Candidates for Full-Time Church Ministry Reach Record Levels
The Ministry Division of the Church of England reported that the number of candidates for full-time ministry has increased significantly and reached record levels...
WCC Urge Worldwide Leaders to awake to Europe Mission
Speaking to the 120 members of the WCC Faith and Order (F&O) Commission, the WCC General Secretary, Rev Samuel Kobia, reminded leaders about the need for mission in Europe...