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Premier opposes budget cuts at Met's Human Trafficking Dept
Premier Christian Media Group is calling on the Home Office to reconsider budget cuts that will lead to the closure of the largest police unit in the country dedicated solely to catching the criminals behind the illegal trade of men, women and children.
Open Doors releases prayers for secret believers
Open Doors, the persecution watchdog founded by Brother Andrew, today published two prayers in support of secret Christian believers in Muslim countries.
Surge in 'junk' children's fiction concerns author
Kathy Lee, author of many Christian fiction books for children and young people, has expressed concern about the quality and content of some recently released children's fiction.
Lady Sheil to be installed as Lay Canon of Armagh Cathedral
Lady Brenda Sheil is to be installed by the Dean of Armagh, the Very Revd Patrick Rooke, as a Lay Canon of Armagh Cathedral at a service of Choral Evensong on Sunday.
Parishioners urged to lobby Scottish Parliament on Eco-Congregations
The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly last night urged parishioners across the country to lobby their MSPs about a ground breaking green Church initiative.
World leaders reject violence in God's name
World leaders have concluded a major UN conference on inter-faith relations by rejecting acts of terrorism and violence against civilians committed in the name of religion.
Prince Caspian DVD to hit shelves in time for Christmas
Enter the exciting world of Narnia from the comfort of your own sofa this winter when the second instalment of CS Lewis' epic Narnia series, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, hits the UK's shop shelves on November 17.
WCC to stand up for marginalised during UN Advocacy Week
"As Christians, we are called to stand with those who are victims of oppression, poverty or violence," Rev Elenora Giddings Ivory, director of the World Council of Churches (WCC) programme on Public Witness said in advance of the WCC's United Nations Advocacy Week, 16 to 21 November in New York.
Bishop hopes financial gloom won't hamper Advent appeal
The Diocese of Hereford's first ever Advent appeal for funds for projects in Tanzania was launched this week in the presence of the the Archbishop of Tanzania, the Most Rev Valentino Mokiwa.
Preservation of graveyards is 'human necessity', says primate
The head of the Church of Ireland says it is a human and scientific necessity to preserve the nation's graveyards.
Acoustic gospel album to raise funds for disadvantaged children in Congo
A new album featuring London-based gospel artists is to raise funds for disadvantaged children in war-torn Congo.
African faith leaders say Congo crisis is preventable
A pan-African group of leaders said on Wednesday that renewed fighting between government forces and rebels in Congo could be prevented if signatories to peace agreements honoured their commitments.
Archbishop and Chief Rabbi in joint visit to Auschwitz
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks are to visit the Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau on Thursday.
Ted Haggard speaks of scandal for first time
Ex-evangelical leader Ted Haggard, who fell from grace after the exposure of his sex and drug scandal two years ago, recently opened up about the dark secret from his past that was to play a role in his downfall as an adult.
Joel Edwards to help celebrate 60 years of Christian radio production
The Chair of the Churches Media Council, Joel Edwards will be in Glasgow on Sunday to preach at a service marking GRF Christian Radio's 60th anniversary of continuous radio production.
Children's ministries launch resources for UN Year of Child
To mark the 30th anniversary of the UN Year of the Child in 2009, a DVD of resources to celebrate and inspire the work done with children in churches has been produced in a unique collaborative venture headed by Children Matter! and the Consultative Group on Ministry among Children (CGMC).