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Christians Begin Non-Stop Prayer and Fasting for London
The organisers of the Global Day of Prayer London have announced that throughout the month of May intercessors will form an "unbroken chain" of prayer and fasting leading up to Pentecost.
Baptists to Focus on Freedom at Forthcoming Assembly
Baptists will mark the abolition of the slave trade 200 years ago with a closer look at modern slavery and what Baptists are doing to fight against it at this week's Baptist Assembly.
Cardinal Calls on G8 Leaders to Keep Their Promises
The head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales has led an international delegation to 10 Downing Street to remind the Prime Minister of his promises to the poor.
Joel Osteen Announces UK Worship Tour
The pastors of the largest church in the US, Joel and Victoria Osteen of Lakewood Church, have released the dates and venues of their forthcoming UK tour.
ArkALMIGHTY to Connect Churches with Talent
ArkALMIGHTY is an inspirational good deeds programme recently launched in the US to match churches with the talents and skills they need.
Baptists to Focus on Freedom at Forthcoming Assembly
Baptists will mark the abolition of the slave trade 200 years ago with a closer look at modern slavery and what Baptists are doing to fight against it at this week's Baptist Assembly.
Business Not Doing Enough for Poverty, says World Vision Australia
A World Vision study has recently suggested that corporate Australia has not been doing enough to alleviate poverty in the Asia-Pacific region.
Christian Lawyers to Address Rise in Religious Lawsuits
Christian lawyers from around the world are to meet in London this month for a two-day conference to discuss the alarming rise in religious litigation.
WCC Head Offers Message of Reconciliation & Healing to Ireland
Healing wounded memories is an essential feature of the search for Christian unity, the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches has told participants at a public seminar in Dublin, Ireland, on Monday.
CRE to Hit Esher in Two Weeks
Thousands of Christians are gearing up for the next National Christian Resources Exhibition to hit Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey in just two weeks.
Church and Big Business Challenged to Break Modern Slavery
Churches and City companies have been challenged to do in the fight against modern forms of slavery during JustShare's May Day event in London's financial district on Tuesday.
Angelina Jolie, Kay Warren Launch New Child Campaign
A new child and orphan advocacy organisation formally launched its campaign last week with the help of actress Angelina Jolie and Saddleback Church's Kay Warren.
Protestors Demand End to China's Repatriation of N. Koreans
With signs in hand, dozens of activists and concerned citizens rallied in Washington DC, USA in front of the Chinese embassy Saturday, demanding that China stop the forceful repatriation of North Koreans on North Korea Freedom Day.
Don't Give Up on Darfur, Protestors Told
Looking into the eyes of protestors wearing "Save Darfur" T-shirts and UN peacekeepers' blue berets, speakers at Sunday's Darfur rally repeatedly asked participants an unsettling yet honest question - "Are you too tired to fight?"
Conservative Anglican's Visit Upsets Episcopal Leaders
An orthodox Anglican group in the United States will this week officially install its missionary bishop who will provide oversight to breakaway Anglicans. But Episcopal Church leaders feel more threatened by a visit from an Anglican leader from overseas who will be attending the ceremony.
Mercy Ships to Set Sail for Africa
The world's largest non-governmental hospital ship, Mercy Ships' 'Africa Mercy', is set to sail to Africa this week following eight years of conversion work and global fundraising.