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BMS Celebrates Mission Growth
This is a record year for mission teams, according to BMS World Mission, with numbers of both teams and participants in teams at their highest level ever.
Gordon Brown Raises Concerns Over Madeleine
The disappearance of Madeleine McCann was discussed yesterday by Gordon Brown when he raised concerns about the investigation with the Portuguese Prime Minister.
Sentamu Warns Against False Terrorist Conclusions About Muslims
The Archbishop of York has warned that fears of terrorism can cause people to draw false conclusions about Muslims. The language of fear has become the language of international relations, Dr John Sentamu told the Church of England's General Synod in York.
Episcopal Priest Suspended Over Muslim-Christian Identity
An Episcopalian priest who claimed last month to be both Muslim and Christian has been suspended for a year, according to reports.
Church of England Announces New Marriage Proposals
The Church of England has announced new proposals that allow couples to have greater choice over where to marry. The Church's leaders are set to change their legislation to allow couples to get married in any church where they have a "qualifying connection".
Pope Invites Cardinal Murphy-O'Connor to Stay on
The Pope invites the head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales to retain his position after his 75th birthday.
UK Catholic Leaders Welcome Pope's Lift on Latin Mass Restrictions
Catholic leaders in the UK have welcomed the announcement from the Pope that restrictions will be lifted on the Latin Tridentine Mass.
Sub-Saharan Africa Struggling to Meet MDGs, warns World Vision
At the midpoint between the adoption of the Millennium Development Goals and the 2015 target date for their achievement, sub-Saharan Africa is not on track to achieve any of the Goals, a UN progress report has found.
Leading US Theologian Denies Mormons are Part of Christian Church
Mormons seeking recognition as a legitimate member of the Christian church is self-contradictory because the religion was founded by declaring it is the only existing true church, stated one of the US' pre-eminent evangelical leaders last Friday.
Opposition to Female Pastors Grows in Church of Finland
A small group of male clergy in the Lutheran Church of Finland are becoming increasingly vocal in their opposition to women in the pulpit as female clergy in the Church continue to grow in number.
CAFOD 'Cautious but Hopeful' following East Timor Elections
CAFOD gives cautious welcome to East Timor's first election but urges country's government to start pushing forward on development.
Church of England to 'Engage Positively' with Anglican Covenant
Members of the Church of England General Synod have carried a motion to "engage positively" with the Anglican Communion Covenant process.
Caleb Challenge: Baptists Reaching Unchurched Seniors
Every cloud has a silver lining and that couldn't be more true than for Christ's cloud of witnesses in the UK, where the over-65 age group will soon take over the under-16s. Baptists are already hard at work to make sure that they won't pass up this opportunity for fresh mission.
Church of England to 'Engage Positively' with Anglican Covenant
Members of the Church of England General Synod have carried a motion to "engage positively" with the Anglican Communion Covenant process.
New Methodist President Challenges Church to Rediscover its Calling
The new President of the Methodist Conference, the Rev Martyn Atkins, has challenged the Methodist Church to rediscover its calling to bring people to Christ, as he set out renewal as one of the major priorities for the coming year.
Give Yourselves Wholly
Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. Watch your life and doctrine closely...