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Scripture Union Takes Children on a 'Lifepath'
Hundreds of children from across Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire were taken on a 'lifepath' recently, as Scripture Union, trusts and churches showed them the role that former Bucks resident, John Newton, played in the abolition of the slave trade.
Micah Challenge UK: G8 2007 - Better Than We Feared, Much Worse Than We Needed
This year's G8 "paltry responses" risk squandering earlier successes in combating poverty and steering tragically close to failure on Africa, according to Christian anti-poverty coalition Micah Challenge.
Tearfund Responds to G8 Climate Change Agreement
Campaigners have responded with caution after steps were taken to halt climate change on Thursday at the G8 summit in Heilegendamm, Germany.
Williams Not 'Absolutely Confident' Anglicans Can Avoid Schism
The spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion is hopeful, but not "absolutely confident" that the global church body, which many say is on the brink of division, can stay together.
New Bishop of Oxford Inaugurated
The new Bishop of Oxford was inaugurated Friday at a service at the city's Christ Church Cathedral.
G8 Agreement on Africa Greeted with Disappointment
The G8 leaders have agreed to spend $60bn (£30bn) on fighting aids, malaria and TB on the closing day of the summit in Heiligendamm in Germany. It is thought that half of the money will come from the US.
'March for Jesus' Draws Over 1 Million Evangelicals in Brazil
Evangelicals from across Brazil flooded San Paulo Thursday for the "March for Jesus" event as live Christian bands accompanied the more than one million marchers.
New Bishop of Oxford Inaugurated
The new Bishop of Oxford was inaugurated Friday at a service at the city's Christ Church Cathedral. About 800 people gathered at the service, with highlights later placed on the diocesan website.
Williams Not 'Absolutely Confident' Anglicans Can Avoid Schism
The spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion is hopeful, but not "absolutely confident" that the global church body, which many say is on the brink of division, can stay together.
100,000 Protestant Christians Urged to 'Own Up' to Haunted Past
Christians at the largest Protestant gathering in Germany were urged Thursday to admit to the wrongdoings of their Christian ancestors in an effort to reconcile and live peacefully with other religions.
UK Faith Youth & Culture Magazine Launched
STREETBRAND, a Christian youth culture magazine that originally made an appearance in 2004, has re-launched this week with "a fresher look and a new direction".
Poll: Most Americans Still Feel Lost about Immigration Bill
The media spotlight is intensely concentrated on a contentious immigration reform plan, covering every step of the debate in Congress. Yet surprising, the majority of Americans say they still feel uniformed about the broad bipartisan immigration bill and thus cannot form an opinion on the legislation affecting 12 million people in the United States.
Rebecca St. James Challenged to Prove Selling-Power of Christian Concerts
Popular Christian songstress Rebecca St. James has been invited to play at a secular venue in upstate New York on 15 June as a test to see whether or not Christian concerts can sell.
Remains of 'Disappeared' Peruvian Pastor Laid to Rest
The remains of Pastor Jorge Parraga Castillo were finally laid to rest in Huancayo, Peru, last week, 18 years after he was taken away by the Peruvian military.
Church of England Defends Plans for Increasing Faith Schools
Despite strong criticism, the Church of England has defended its plan to run up to 100 more academies in the UK.
Yolanda Adams to Release Two New Projects
GRAMMY-Winning Gospel legend, Yolanda Adams, is partnering with Columbia Records for two new releases. Adams is currently in the studio working with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis on her second Christmas album, presently set for a 16th of October release.