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Zimbabwe rapidly deteriorating, warns Methodist Church
The Methodist Church has warned that the humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe is set to worsen in the next few months.
WEA GA closes with renewed commitment to global evangelisation
More than 500 senior evangelical leaders renewed their commitment to taking the Gospel to the ends of the earth after five days of intensive meetings and vision setting in Pattaya, Thailand.
Jesuit priests found murdered in Moscow
Two Jesuit priests have been found murdered in Moscow. The bodies of Jesuit Fathers Otto Messmer, 47, and Victor Betancourt, 42, who worked at Moscow's Church of St Louis de France, were found in an apartment late on Tuesday.
Insurer offers guidelines for safe Bonfire Night
Congregational & General is urging all churches planning public firework displays to ensure everyone not only enjoys themselves, but also goes home safe and sound.
Faithworks searches for inspirational Christian community projects
Christian community projects in the UK are invited to apply for one of three £5000 grants in the Faithworks Awards 2008/9, being launched today.
Hollywood celebs throw weight behind same-sex marriage provision
The industry often criticised for its role in funneling sex, violence, and profanity into American society and overseas is stepping up its efforts to defeat the ballot initiative that would ban same-sex marriage in California.
World Evangelical Alliance makes strides in faithful witness to Gospel
The World Evangelical Alliance has excelled in the last six years in presenting the world with a credible and faithful witness of the Gospel, says its international director.
Michael W Smith releases third worship album
Michael W Smith released his 21st career album, A New Hallelujah, this week.
Churches announce new Fresh Expressions team leaders
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York and the Methodist Church have announced that the Fresh Expressions initiative is to continue for a further period of five years.
Earth headed for ecological credit crunch
The world is heading for an ecological credit crunch as human demands on the world's natural resources reach nearly a third more than earth can sustain.
Church of Scotland announces new Moderator
The Rev William Currie Hewitt, Minister of Westburn Church of Scotland in Greenock, has been selected as the next Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Hereford clergy get to grips with new Church marriage rules
Fifty members of the clergy in the Diocese of Hereford have signed up for a day all about weddings after the rules on marriage in church were changed by the Church of England.
Take your Bible to work
This Monday, thousands of Christians took their Bible to work. 'What's God got to do with Mondays - I thought Sunday was supposed to be his day!'
Australian parliament considers changing Lord's Prayer
The speaker of Australia's parliament has called for a debate on the possibility of changing the practice of reciting the Lord's Prayer at the beginning of parliamentary business.
Lausanne Congress to tackle emerging threats to mission
The highly-anticipated, upcoming third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelisation will be addressing emerging threats and concerns to Christian missions, informed the head of the Lausanne Congress on Monday at a major evangelical conference.
Christians to pray for religious freedom in Nigeria
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) will be holding its annual Day of Prayer for Nigeria on Saturday 1 November at the Redeemed Christian Church of God in London.