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Archbishop warns of poverty crisis in South Africa
Poverty in South Africa has been described as worse than ever before, according to a former Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town.
Breakaway Anglicans, Episcopal faithful build new future
Anglicans in the Diocese of San Joaquin will be doing a lot more celebrating and a lot less business this year as they hold their first annual convention since severing ties with The Episcopal Church.
Christians in Algeria face jail for 'blasphemy'
Three Christians in Algeria face three years in prison and a 500 euro fine for allegedly committing blasphemy against Islam.
Two PCUSA presbyteries reject pro-gay clergy measure
Two regional bodies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have rejected a proposed amendment that would allow non-celibate gays and lesbians to be ordained.
Summit aims to increase cultural, spiritual impact of gospel music
Key figures from Britain's gospel music community are set to meet together at the annual Grand Gospel Summit 2008 being held on November 14 to discuss how to work together and implement strategies that will enable gospel music to have a greater spiritual and cultural impact in British society.
Christian communities urged to be good neighbours to Muslims
Christian communities should improve their knowledge of Islam, be good neighbours to Muslims and bear witness to their faith in an appropriate manner, according to an international group of church leaders and experts on Christian-Muslim dialogue.
Church in Wales symposium tackles anti-social behaviour
Ways to understand and tackle anti-social and criminal behaviour in neighbourhoods will come under the spotlight in an all-Wales symposium next week.
Churches urged to utilise pop songs to boost Bible reading
With Bible illiteracy plaguing Christians in areas even where Scriptures are of abundance, one bishop is urging churches to use hits by bands such as U2 and the Beatles to help their congregants connect with the teachings contained in the Bible.
Church of Scotland hits out at welfare reform
The Church of Scotland today voiced its concern over the UK Government's proposals on welfare reform, saying they are "deeply flawed".
Christians pray outside Parliament for HFE Bill
Christians from across the UK joined in a prayer rally outside the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday to coincide with MPs debating the final states of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology (HFE) Bill.
Church of Scotland opens first purpose-built green church
The Church of Scotland's first purpose built environmentally friendly building will be opened in Bankfoot on Wednesday.
Christian Aid director awarded OBE
The head of Christian Aid has been presented with an OBE by the Secretary of State for International Development in recognition of a career dedicated to the alleviation of poverty.
Churches get ready for Shoebox Celebrations
Churches across the UK participating in the Operation Christmas Child campaign will hold shoebox celebrations throughout November.
Care for the Family helps parents raise financially savvy kids
Care for the Family launches finance course for parents in a bid to raise financially savvy kids
Prince Charles to visit 900-year-old tithe barn
A medieval monastic barn once used to store tithed grain and produce will be visited by the Prince of Wales on Thursday.
Gambling industry must do more to support problem gamblers
The Methodist Church has welcomed a report out on Monday from the Gambling Commission pressing the gambling industry to finance the support of people at risk from gambling.