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'Greed overshadowing promises to poor,' says evangelicals
Key evangelical Christian leaders have strongly endorsed the statements from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York by condemning what they term "the immorality of our greed fuelled economy".
Kobia stays on as head of World Council of Churches
The executive committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has announced its decision to extend the contract of Rev Dr Samuel Kobia, the current WCC general secretary, through to the time when a new general secretary takes office.
Methodists launch appeal for Zimbabwe as aid ban lifted
Methodist Relief and Development Fund launches emergency appeal for Zimbabwe as aid ban is lifted.
Christians in the arts face ignorance and prejudice, says Scottish composer
In a lecture marking the 30th anniversary of the Sandford St Martin Trust, Scottish composer James MacMillan will argue that religious people in the arts, culture and media face ignorance and prejudice about their beliefs on a daily basis as a result of a "new secular, liberal orthodoxy" in which "to be religious is to be reactionary, bigoted and narrow".
Fair trade pioneers give thanks for successful first decade
Cardiff's premier fair trade shop, Fair Do's, is celebrating a decade of success with a special thanksgiving service.
Hawk Nelson granting 'One Little Miracle' at a time
From the band that knows how to make teen girls swoon as well as impact the lives of the youth generation, Hawk Nelson is on target to make a difference with the "One Little Miracle" campaign in multiple facets.
Evangelicals commit to more coordinated disaster management
Disaster management specialists from 22 countries came together earlier in the month for a "strategic conversation" in Bangkok to discuss improved capacity building, coordination and response in the face of disasters.
Archbishop launches universal education initiative
The Archbishop of York launched a initiative to help achieve universal education during a session of the UN's emergency summit on Millennium Development Goals.
Middle East Quartet failing, say aid agencies
Aid agencies warn that the Middle East Quartet is failing in its key objectives to improve the lives of Palestinians and secure a lasting peace.
Church of Ireland launches report on border Protestants
The Church of Ireland's anti-sectarian Hard Gospel Project is to launch a ground-breaking new report on Thursday looking at the views and experiences of border Protestants living in the Diocese of Clogher.
Mission to Seafarers helps repatriate stranded crew
The last 10 crew members of a cruise liner stuck in Mombasa for five months have finally been repatriated after being helped by The Mission to Seafarers.
Catholic school courts controversy over cervical jab ban
A Roman Catholic school has defended its decision not to allow girls from receiving a cervical cancer vaccination on school premises.
CARE welcomes new trafficking law
Social policy charity CARE has welcomed the announcement from the Government this week of plans to introduce a law making it illegal to purchase sex from a victim of trafficking.
North Yorkshire churches to celebrate UN Day of the Older Person
North Yorkshire is planning to celebrate the work of older people in the county with a service of thanksgiving in Ripon Cathedral this Sunday.
Church expansion balances needs with building history
A new church is set to be built in Stafford and an existing church redeveloped to cope with ever-increasing congregations.
Building 429 launches into new season with new label, new record
The Dove award-winning trio Building 429 launches into a new season, recently signing a new label deal with INO Records and creating a new, self-titled album scheduled to release on October 21. "End of Me" is the first single from their fourth studio record.