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Church Coalition Leads Rally to Free North Korean Refugees in China
Korean-American Christians led a rally Tuesday on the west lawn of the US Capitol, demanding that China's Government stop sending refugees from North Korea back to the totalitarian state.
Bishop Follows Clooney, Pitt & Di Caprio with Hybrid Electric Car
The Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Rev Nigel McCulloch has reported that he is switching to use an electric-powered car.
Oasis to Run Two Academy Schools in Southampton
Oasis has confirmed that it is to run two Academies in Southampton, a move which will bring its total number of confirmed Academy schools to seven.
Chad's Boy Soldiers Slowly Grasp Lost Childhood
Boy soldiers in Chad are finding back their lives with the help of a Christian centre.
African Convention Joins Baptist World Alliance
The Community of Christian Churches in Africa has become the newest member body of the Baptist World Alliance
Scottish Moderator to Lead Cut the Carbon March in Edinburgh
The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly will join more than 1000 people as they march to highlight the devastating impact of global warming.
WCC Welcomes Church Reconciliation
World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary Rev Dr Samuel Kobia has welcomed a historic achievement, as he testified the successfully culminated "process of healing and reconciliation" that involved two of the Council's founding members.
Torrential Downpours to Hit Holiday Travel, warns Met Office
As many schools break up for the summer holidays the Met Office is warning that more serious torrential downpours are on the way.
Prospects Conference to Explore Gifts of People with Learning Disabilities
Christians to explore a more inclusive and accessible church at this year's Prospects Conference celebrating the gifts of people with learning disabilities and what role individuals can play in nurturing those gifts.
Evangelicals to Send Bush 33,000 Petitions Against Hate Crimes Bill
A well-known conservative evangelical ministry has gathered more than 33,000 petitions against a "hate crimes" legislation and will deliver them to President Bush and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell this week.
Dalit Case Back Before India's Supreme Court
Supreme Court struggle continues for Dalit Christians seeking equal rights in India.
Changing Face of Anglican Mission
The Anglican mission agency USPG is now calling itself USPG: Anglicans in World Mission as part of a new effort to bring greater clarity to its heritage, purpose and vision.
UN says Poor Countries Need Technology to Prosper
The world's poorest countries need technology and know-how to prosper and donors should shift aid towards science and research, the U.N. Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said on Thursday.
Caritas Launches Appeal for Survivors of Pakistan Floods
Caritas has launched an appeal for $1m for recovery efforts in Pakistan, after flooding affected millions of people.
Jews Welcome Pope's Move on Latin Prayer
A Jewish group has welcomed the Vatican's suggestion that a little-used traditional prayer for the conversion of Jews, which it views as antisemitic, could be dropped from a revived Latin rite.
Dwindling Congregation Brings Historic Lake District Church to a Close
One of Britain's most historic churches is to close on Sunday, when it will hold its final Sunday Service.