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CSW uncovers more evidence of human rights abuses in Burma

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) recently returned from a three-week visit to South-East Asia with fresh evidence of human rights violations in Burma.

Nurse loses job over church advice to patients

A Christian nurse has allegedly been sacked after suggesting that patients should turn to God during a staff training day.

Reformed head tells church to remember Calvin's legacy

John Calvin's are just as important for the Church today as they were when he first preached them to the world 500 years ago, say the head of the world’s largest Reformed body.

Christianity Today announces staff cutbacks and end to four publications

Christianity Today International announced last Friday that it is to close four of its publications and lay off 30 employees.

Lausanne Movement taps South Korea for key leaders' meeting

The Lausanne Movement will hold its biennial meeting at the Presbyterian College and Theological Seminary (PCTS) in Seoul June 8-12.

GOD TV to broadcast Global Day of Prayer live

The Global Day of Prayer will be broadcast live from Hong Kong, the Ivory Coast and Brazil by God TV this year.

Archbishops urge voters to shun BNP

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have appealed to voters not to let the MPs’ expenses scandal drive them into protest voting for the BNP.

The Freemans re-release classic live recordings

Popular Southern Gospel artist The Freemans are excited to announce that several live recordings from the group's early career are now available for a limited time in special volume sets.

Scholar: Elected Kuwaiti women could help Middle East Christians

The election of four women to Kuwait’s parliament, the first for the Gulf Arab state, could help improve the situation for Christians and other minorities in the Middle East, said an expert on Islam and human rights.

Church of Scotland upholds gay minister's appointment

The Church of Scotland’s General Assembly has upheld the appointment of a gay minister to an Aberdeen church.

Church of Scotland to decide fate of gay minister

The Church of Scotland’s General Assembly will today decide whether to uphold the appointment of a gay minister to an Aberdeen church.

Archbishop calls for end to ‘humiliation’ over MPs expenses

The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for an end to the “systematic humiliation” of MPs after weeks of headline grabbing revelations about excessive expenses claims.

Final call for entries to church website of the year award

Christian Aid is looking for more Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed churches to enter its church website awards.

Anger over Government’s gay employment legislation

Christians have hit out at new Government legislation that will force churches to employ homosexuals in certain positions.

Withered hearts

When we give up hope or insist on having our own way, we are not obeying the heavenly vision.

Provision to jump the cultural gap

The Lord provides the means and the sustenance we need to confront life's challenges.