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Churches Together to Launch Church Growth Resource

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) has launched a new book aiming to tackle the "steady decline" of church membership.

Blunkett Praises Resident-Led Regeneration Project

Former Home Secretary David Blunkett has praised the resident-led approach to regeneration pioneered by the 'Guide Neighbourhoods Programme', which has been coordinated nationally by the charity Housing Justice.

International Community Called to Scrutinise Human Rights Trial in Vietnam

The international community has been called to scrutinise the trial of arrested Vietnamese human rights defenders, Nguyen Van Dai and Le Thi Cong Nhan, which is due to take place Friday 11 May 2007.

Moderator Welcomes Partnership Between Caley and Poppyscotland

Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland welcomes new collaboration between Poppyscotland and Royal Caledonian Schools Trust (the Caley).

Methodists to Celebrate 200th Anniversary of Primitive Methodism

Methodists will take part in a three-day walk to celebrate 200 years of Primitive Methodism and raise money for charity from 25 to 27 May.

Anglican Communion Secretary General Visits Congo Church

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, Canon Kenneth Kearon, has attended the Provincial Synod meeting of L'Eglise Anglicane du Congo held in Bunia.

Archbishop of Canterbury to visit Sri Lanka

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, is to spend four days in Sri Lanka next week as part of a visit to South East Asia.

American Idol Favourite Mandisa to Release Christian Album

Mandisa, a favourite top ten finalist from season five of American Idol, will release her first single, "Only the World", to retail outlets later this month via Sparrow Records.

Krystal Meyers: Moving On, Still Growing

Teenage Christian rocker Krystal Meyers is growing up. When she first broke out onto the music scene in 2005, she was just 16. As a mouthpiece for her generation, she brought out the popular anthem "Anti-conformity" - a Godly-rebellion - with the US release of her self-titled debut album.

Care for the Family Tackling Drugs in Wales

Care for the Family is giving families in Rhondda Cynon Taffand, Wales, the opportunity to drug proof their kids at a forthcoming training event.

World Evangelical Alliance Opens Office in New York

The World Evangelical Alliance, in collaboration with the Evangelical Assembly of Presbyterian Churches, announced earlier in the week that it has opened a new office in New York.

Open Doors' Regional Manager Wins Seat on Welsh Assembly

Open Doors' Regional Manager ousts the Labour Culture Minister to take a seat in the Welsh Assembly for Clwyd West.

Baptists Lament Slave Trade as Assembly Opens

The Baptist Assembly has opened in Brighton on Friday with a lamentation over slavery past and present.

Archbishop of Glasgow Apologises Over Angelika Kluk Case

The Archbishop of Glasgow has apologised for the indecent behaviour of the parish priest at the church where the body of 23-year-old Polish student Angelika Kluk was found bound and gagged beneath the floorboards last September. Her killer was sentenced to minimum 21 years on Friday.

Christian Aid Responds to UN Climate Change Report

As the latest chapter of the UN's climate change report is launched, Christian Aid notes that the way in which poor countries industrialise and develop will make or break the planet.

Archbishop of Glasgow Apologises Over Angelika Kluk Case

The Archbishop of Glasgow has apologised for the indecent behaviour of the parish priest at the church where the body of 23-year-old Polish student Angelika Kluk was found bound and gagged beneath the floorboards last September. Her killer was sentenced to minimum 21 years on Friday.