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Tearfund calls churches to pray for South East Asia
Christian relief and development agency Tearfund is calling on churches to pray for the thousands of people hit by a week of natural disasters in South East Asia.
Pope speaks of âurgentâ need to evangelise Africa
The need to evangelise Africa is âurgentâ, said Pope Benedict XVI at the opening of a three-week synod on the spiritual and practical future of the continent today.
Ethiopian church in Wales celebrates first anniversary
The first Ethiopian church in Wales has celebrated one year since its founding.
Answering the theological challenge of Robbie Williams
How do you respond as a Christian to the lyrics of Robbie Williamsâs latest single âBodiesâ?
Strained NGOs 'urgently' need public support amid relief efforts
Christian humanitarian agencies are calling on their donors and the general public for increased support as they respond to the rolling disasters that have ravaged parts of the Asia Pacific region.
Christian Aid sends £100,000 to Indonesia earthquake victims
Christian Aid has sent £100,000 to its partner agencies in Indonesia as they race to bring emergency relief to thousands of survivors of Wednesdayâs earthquake
Westminster Diocese wants to give young people 'sense' of church
The Catholic Diocese of Westminster says it hopes new proposals will help young people cope with the challenges of adolescence and discern their true vocation.
'Ardi' reverses common understanding of human evolution
A team of researchers unveiled Thursday research findings on the skeleton of a hominid who is now being touted by some as the earliest known human ancestor of modern-day man.
Matt Redman 'will not be shaken'
For Matt Redman, writing worship songs is all about helping people talk to God.
Philippines: Impact of typhoon âshockingâ
World Vision says it is "shocked" by the extent of the devastation caused by Typhoon Ketsana in the Philippines last week, where the homes of more than two million people have been damaged.
World Council of Churches sees honesty as basis for interfaith encounters
Honesty is the basis upon which people of different faiths can have meaningful encounters, say the current and incoming general secretaries of the World Council of Churches.
Kirk wants to see more multi-purpose church buildings
New guidance from the Church of Scotland is encouraging churches to make themselves available to the community beyond their usual service opening hours.
Church leaders support Climate Change Day of Prayer
British church leaders have expressed support for a Climate Change Day of Prayer on 4 October in the run up to the next United Nations climate change summit due to take place at the end of the year.
Children's Society wants more dads to read bedtime stories
Damon Albarn, Jeff Brazier and Eamonn Holmes are just some of the celebs supporting The Children's Society's campaign to get more dads reading with their children.
Paul Baloche reflects living God in next album
Paul Baloche is set to release a brand new collection of worship songs featuring collaborations with Michael W Smith and Brenton Brown among others.
Aid agencies launch fresh appeal after Indonesian earthquake
Aid agencies are making an urgent appeal for support to help victims of two earthquakes in Indonesia that have claimed more than 500 lives as they work overtime to aid the victims of Tropical Storm Ketsana and a tsunami in south-east Asia.