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Church groups alarmed at rate of detention among black people
Church groups have voiced concerns over the findings in the fourth national census of the ethnicity of all patients in the NHS psyciatric hospitals.
Religious aid groups seek to dispel myths of inter-faith work
Faith-based aid agencies must find effective ways of working together and with people of different faiths if they are to eradicate world poverty, say Christian Aid, Islamic Relief and World Jewish Relief.
Geraldine Latty announces 2009 UK tour
One of the UKâs most loved worship leaders, Geraldine Latty, announces dates for her debut UK tour.
Mercy Ships celebrates success in Liberia
More than 1,200 volunteers who have served on board the worldâs largest charity hospital ship in Liberia this year are being recognised on Friday as part of International Volunteer Day.
Archbishop welcomes Government binge-drinking controls
The Archbishop of Wales has welcomed new Government measures to tackle binge drinking and alcohol-fuelled violence and disorder.
Church wants to help mother of baby abandoned in manger
The church in Germany where a newborn baby boy was found in the manger of its nativity scene has said it wants to try and help the mother and child.
Christian group welcomes Pakistani Minister for Minorities
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) welcomes the recent appointment of Shahbaz Bhatti as Pakistanâs Federal Minister for Minorities Affairs, and the decision to make him a member of the Cabinet.
Christian groups respond to deadly flood in Brazil
Christian relief groups are on the ground helping victims of a flood being labelled the âworst environmental calamityâ in the history of Brazil's Santa Catarina state.
Church leaders call for end to Congo crisis
Church leaders have issued a joint statement calling for an end to the crisis in Congo, where fighting between government troops and rebel forces has displaced a quarter of a million people.
Church of Scotland relaunches children's services
One of Scotlandâs largest voluntary care providers has relaunched its childrenâs services at the Scottish Parliament.
Young people believe volunteering can help make poverty history
One in three young people believe volunteering is one of the most effective ways for individuals to reduce poverty in poor countries, according to a survey by the Department for International Development (DFID).
150-strong peace delegation heads to Orissa
Newly-returned to his diocesan headquarters in the Orissa state capital, Bhubaneshwar, Archbishop Cheenath said he believed the mission offered a rare ray of hope not least because the team involved includes both Hindus as well as Christians.
Doha conference a 'lost opportunity', say aid agencies
A high level UN conference which closes in Doha on Tuesday was a "lost opportunity" for instituting reforms to the global financial system to help poor countries, say leading development agencies Christian Aid and ActionAid.
1st century Palestine comes to Shropshire village
Parishioners from eight Shropshire communities will come together on Sunday to re-enact the Christmas story in one of the villages.
Hillsong Kids album to hit shelves in New Year
Integrity Music has announced the January release of a new worship album from Hillsong Kids.
Kazakhstan under fire over new religion law
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has hit out at a "harsh" new law passed by Kazakhstanâs parliament which it warns "seriously restricts" freedom of religion or belief.