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Retirement taking toll on Highland presbytery
A presbytery in the Highlands of Scotland is calling on new ministers because retirements are beginning to take their toll on the number of existing preachers.
Malmesbury Abbey to host skate outreach
Eighty bales of straw and 100 sheets of 8x4 plywood are to be imported into the nave of Malmesburyâs ancient abbey in Wiltshire for a three-day Christian skate event.
World Vision and children campaign for end to education crisis
Minister for International Development Ivan Lewis joined young campaigners at the launch of âSend My Friend to School 09â earlier in the week.
Churches mark 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth
Churches are joining in nationwide celebrations to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of evolutionary theorist Charles Darwin.
Jesus Film: Thirty years of reaching the unreached
Thirty years after it was made by Campus Crusade for Christ, the Jesus Film continues to give people the world over their first meaningful encounter with Christ.
Obama asked to create autonomous region for Iraq's Christians
Assyrians appeal to US President to create autonomous region for Christians and other persecuted religious minorities in Iraq.
Anglicans reaffirm uniqueness of Christ
The Church of England today reaffirmed its commitment to sharing with people of all faiths and none the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the only saviour.
Church of England moves forward with plans for women bishops
Plans for women bishops in the Church of England will move to the revision stage after a vote in the General Synod today.
Government funds boost Christian Congo work
The Scottish Government has approved £200,000 of aid from its International Development Fund for aid agencies working to alleviate suffering in the conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of Congo.
Church of England to debate women bishop proposals
The Church of Englandâs General Synod will today vote on whether draft legislation on the consecration of women bishops should be sent to a committee for revision.
Christian group skeptical as Sudan peace talks resume
Peace talks are to resume this week in Qatar between the government of Sudan and the Darfur Islamist rebels, but one Christian group working to bring peace in the area remains skeptical.
MPs express concern at church closures in Burma
More than 30 MPs have expressed serious concerns over recent forcible church closures in Rangoon, Burma, by signing an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons.
Anglican differences 'irreconcilable', says Akinola
Days after Anglican leaders came out of a global meeting pleased with the respect and graciousness that were exchanged despite ongoing internal conflicts, one prominent conservative bishop has demanded that the "bitter truth" be acknowledged â that their differences are irreconcilable.
Tearfund wants Christians to change world through prayer
Thousands of Christians will join in prayer this month to see real change around the world.
New webpage highlights Darwin's church work
The Church of England has added a new page to its website highlighting the work of English naturalist Charles Darwin in his local parish of Downe, Kent.
Church of England Synod votes to ban BNP membership
The Church of England General Synod has voted overwhelmingly in favour of a motion banning clergy from becoming members of the British National Party.