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Tim Hughes Heads to America

Popular singer/songwriter Tim Hughes will be heading to the United States later this week where he will take part in summer festivals and worship conferences until July.

Rev Ian Coffey Drafted into Keswick Convention 2007

Well-known speaker, writer and Spring Harvest Leadership team member, the Rev Ian Coffey, will be replacing the advertised speaker, the Rev Alistair Begg, to give the Bible readings in week three of this summer's Keswick Convention.

Knitting Designers to Raise Funds for Feed The Children UK

An increasing need for funds to pay for shipping consignments to Africa and other Third World countries has triggered professional knitting designers to contribute to charity Feed The Children UK

Diocese of Lichfield Responds to Mobile Phone Mast Protests

The Church of England's Diocese of Lichfield has spoken up on mobile phone masts in a bid to pacify tensions after two separate demonstrations were held against mobile phone base stations in the Black Country.

Mystery Caller Leaves New Tip in Madeleine Case

Three more possible sighting of missing Madeleine McCann are being investigated by police in Malta after one tip came in from a mystery caller.

Christians Commence Week of Prayer for North Korea

Christians and churches around the world are being asked to pray for North Korea during a Global Week of Prayer running from 25 June to 1 July 2007.

Anglican Church of Canada: Same-Sex Union Motion Defeated

Motion to allow same-sex union blessings narrowly defeated by Anglican Church of Canada General Synod.

East Norwich Youth Project Appoints Senior Youth Worker

The East Norwich Youth Project has announced the appointment of its first Senior Youth Worker, Danny Doran-Smith.

Diocese of Lichfield Responds to Mobile Phone Mast Protests

The Church of England's Diocese of Lichfield has spoken up on mobile phone masts in a bid to pacify tensions after two separate demonstrations were held against mobile phone base stations in the Black Country.

BBC Gaza Correspondent in New 'Bomb Vest' Video

Kidnapped BBC correspondent Alan Johnston has been shown in a disturbing new video wearing what he describes as an explosive vest.

Archbishop Sends Letter of Solidarity to Christians in Gaza

The Catholic Archbishop of Liverpool has sent a letter of prayerful support to Christians in Gaza in light of the recent violent clashes and killings in Gaza.

Lord Carey Calls for Tight & Compassionate Immigration Controls

The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey, has called for tighter immigration rules when Gordon Brown takes over as British prime minister next week.

Church of England to 'Mix it up with The Simpsons'

The Church of England is set to launch a book called 'Mixing it up with the Simpsons', with the aim of urging clergy to show episodes of the famous American cartoon focusing on Christian themes such as love and punishment.

Methodist Relief and Development Provides Aid for Darfur

As violence and destruction in the Darfur region of Sudan continue to dominate headlines, the Methodist Relief and Development Fund is continuing to provide aid for some of the three million people directly affected by the conflict.

Work gets underway at Oasis Academy Immingham

Construction has begun on new state-of-the-art buildings for Oasis Academy Immingham, which opens this September to replace Immingham School.

Salvation Army Pensioner Honoured for 'Washing the Homeless'

Winton Salvationist Mary Randell has received an MBE for her work with the homeless.