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Methodist Conference hears call to âpay attentionâ to God
The Methodist Conference got underway in Portsmouth yesterday with a fresh call from the new President to pay attention to God and to those who have been discarded or rejected by society.
Mixed feelings over Archbishopsâ proposals on women bishops
An amendment on women bishops put forward this week by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York has met with harsh criticism from those who feel there should be no compromise.
Rapid growth in multi-site churches across US
"Today, the multi-site model has become a viable instrument in the toolbox of the church," says Jim Tomberlin, founder of MultiSite Solutions.
World religious leaders press G8 nations on MDGs
Religious leaders from diverse faiths and countries have issued a statement calling for the fulfilment of the UNâs Millennium Development Goals.
Methodists outliving the average Brit
Last Sunday, Stanley Lucas of Cornwall died aged 110 (born on 15 January, 1900). Stanley was thought to be not only the oldest male member of the British Methodist Church, but one of the oldest men in the world.
Christians welcome Colombian presidential victory for Santos
The new President of Colombia, Dr Juan Manual Santos was overwhelmingly elected with strong support from one of the worldâs fastest growing churches.
RSCM surveys Sunday worship music across Wales
The Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) in Wales has just launched an online survey of the church music scene throughout the country.
Thousands oppose Scottish euthanasia Bill
The Catholic Church in Scotland has delivered the first batch of campaigning cards opposing Margo MacDonaldâs euthanasia Bill to the doors of the Scottish Parliament.
Bishop calls on churches to communicate Good News
The Bishop of Wolverhampton is encouraging Christians to follow the example set by MPs in the General Election and let locals know of the good the church is doing.
Joni Eareckson Tada to undergo surgery for breast cancer
Quadriplegic disability advocate and Christian ministry leader Joni Eareckson Tada has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Oxfam says bounced cheques undermine G8's credibility on poverty
As the G8 Summit gets underway in Canada, international agency Oxfam warned that G8 aid promises due in 2010 have been missed by as much as $20 billion dollars â twice the gap admitted by world leaders.
Christians must exert âsignificant influenceâ on Government, says writer
Christians have a responsibility to shape the laws of the day by exerting their influence on government, says Wayne Gudrem
Husband and wife team to direct Lichfield Cathedral music
The Chapter of Lichfield Cathedral has announced that the Cathedralâs new Director of Music is to be a husband-and-wife team.
Archbishop opens community hall inspired by stabbed vicar
A community project, which had been the vision of a parish priest before he was stabbed to death three years ago, is to be opened today by the Archbishop of Wales.
Churches losing out on funds because of poor preaching on giving - report
Church leaders tend to "sweep money issues under the carpet", claims a new report on giving.