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Christians urged to unite with persecuted believers
The World Evangelical Alliance is urging Christians in democratic countries to unite in praying for their persecuted brothers and sisters.
Logos Hope takes Gospel to children and prisoners in Caribbean
OMâs brand new ministry ship Logos Hope has received a warm welcome in the Caribbean where crew members are currently serving the vulnerable and boosting local churches in their witness.
Lutherans debate human sexuality
Debate on a proposed social statement on human sexuality began on Tuesday at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Churchwide Assembly.
Annie Lennox dismisses Popeâs condom stance
Annie Lennox believes churches could do âtremendous harmâ where they preach against the use of condoms in countries with high rates of HIV and Aids.
Seeking a solution for Congo
Any solution to the crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must engage the whole nation â not just the eastern region where violence is centred, a small ecumenical team visiting the Bas Congo and Kasai Oriental provinces has learned.
Church of Scotland urges cut in unnecessary car use
Car-sharing, getting the bus, cycling and walking to church are just some of the ways the Church of Scotland could be reducing its membersâ carbon footprints, says a new report out today.
Scottish Bible Society reaches out in Glaswegian dialect
The Scottish Bible Society is hoping to bring the Word of God to people who do not normally read the Bible with a newspaper giveaway next week.
The Glorious Unseen
It's not about getting famous or making money, it's about connecting with God, says The Glorious Unseen's frontman Ben Crist.
Living Sacrifice returns with 'The Infinite Order'
Living Sacrifice set to release their first album since 2003 this November.
Egyptian priest faced with death fatwa after prayer hall request
Muslim village elders in Minia Governorate in Egypt have issued a death fatwa against a Coptic priest after he sought permission to convert part of his family home into a prayer hall.
Christians more resilient in recession, says charity
A Christian mental health charity has issued a stark warning against ignoring the social impact of the recession and with it, the threat of homelessness, unemployment and family break-up.
Call for respectful discussion as Lutherans open assembly
More than 2,300 Lutherans opened up the biennial gathering of their denominationâs chief legislative authority on Monday, well aware that great attention has been placed on proposals on gay and lesbian clergy.
Bible Society supports big giveaway in Ghana
The Bible Society in the UK is helping to fund the distribution of Bibles to children in Ghana.
Mission group calls for crackdown on piracy
The head of Mission to Seafarers says more needs to be done to tackle the causes of piracy and protect the worldâs seafarers in the wake of the Arctic Sea hijacking.
Cuba: Pastor's wife faces court after losing baby in attack
A Cuban pastorâs wife who miscarried after a neighbour attacked her went on trial on Monday, accused by the authorities of âdisturbing the public orderâ during the incident.
GFA reaches out to Burma flood victims
Gospel for Asia missionaries are reaching out to victims of severe flooding in Burma.