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WCC Members Discuss Migration in Europe

World Council of Churches regional networks meeting to examine impact of migration on the church across the Mediterranean region

Stepney Salvation Army joins Multifaith Rejection of Terrorism

Salvationists unite with Muslims and other faith representatives to condemn terrorism in wake of recent failed attacks in Glasgow and London.

Tim Hughes Wraps Up US Tour

Popular singer/songwriter Tim Hughes has recently wrapped up his US tour, which ended with an International Worship Institute Conference in Texas.

Joel Osteen Delivers 'Night of Hope' to Thousands in London

Over 5,000 gathered at London's Wembley Arena last night to hear an inspirational message by Joel and Victoria Osteen of Lakewood Church, the largest church in the US.

Tim Hughes Wraps Up US Tour

Popular singer/songwriter Tim Hughes has recently wrapped up his US tour, which ended with an International Worship Institute Conference in Texas.

Joel Osteen Delivers 'Night of Hope' to Thousands in London

Over 5,000 gathered at London's Wembley Arena last night to hear an inspirational message by Joel and Victoria Osteen of Lakewood Church, the largest church in the US.

Defrocked Gay Pastor Refuses to Leave Pulpit

The openly gay pastor of the oldest Lutheran church in Atlanta, USA was removed from his position, officials have announced.

'We Stand with Victims of Terrorism,' say Church Leaders

The Church of Scotland will join hundreds of other concerned people from across Scotland at Saturday's 'Scotland United Against Terror' rally.

Online Bidding Site Created for Loopholes in Software

Security researchers who find holes in software can now sell their findings to the highest bidder...

Church Fund to Help Flood-Affected Farmers

Rural church and agricultural bodies have united to bring much-needed assistance to farmers whose lands and crops have been badly damaged by the June floods.

Archbishop Visits Flood Victims in Hull

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, is in Hull visiting those left homeless as a result of the recent floods.

Churches Could Become Post Offices, says Bishop

The Bishop of Hereford is asking church congregations to consider whether their buildings could be used as Post Offices in the future.

The Real Cost of Trafficking

Thousands of Albanian women are being trafficked into the sex trade. Andrew Dubock tells the stories behind the statistics.

Grassroots Alternative to Live Earth Aims to be 'Truly Low Carbon'

Live Earth will hit the screens on Saturday 7 July but for the past month an alternative concert against climate change has been underway online.

Exercise 'the Key' for Controlling Type 2 Diabetes

There is a new study out supporting the benefits of exercise for type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is one of several common degenerative...

CAFOD Director in Poverty Plea to Brown

The Director of CAFOD, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, has written to Prime Minister Gordon Brown urging him to keep on driving forward the anti-poverty agenda on the global stage.