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Widow Forgives Killers in Turkey
Christians in Turkey have dedicated the first Sunday after the horrific killing of three Christian workers to Bible reading, prayer and worship in the Protestant Church in Istanbul.
Music Fans 'Blown Away' by GMA Music Week
Showcases featuring some of gospel music's hottest artists are wowing thousands of Christian music lovers at the Gospel Music Association Music Week.
Tear Gas on Hindu Mob to Protect Christians
A scuffle between a Catholic and a Hindu boy has sparked a violent attack on a Catholic parish in the troubled district of Jhabua in the central state of Madhya Pradesh, India, earlier in the month.
Church Army Looks to Instil 'Pioneering Mission' with New Appointment
Church Army, a society of evangelists within the Anglican Communion, has appointed a new Director of Training to revitalise its development and implement new strategies for its mission.
Damaris Trust to Host Student Climate Change Conference
Christian charity, the Damaris Trust, is to host a major one-day conference this July for Britain's sixth-formers looking at the spiritual and moral issues raised by climate change.
Conference of European Churches Meets in Geneva
The Presidium of the Conference of European Churches will meet in Cartigny Geneva, at the Centre de Rencontres of the Protestant Church of Geneva, from 23-25 April 2007.
Norwegian Church Aid Bringing Water to 70,000 in Haiti
A new project from Norwegian Church Aid will bring fresh, clean water to 70,000 residents in one of the most deprived areas of Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince.
Damaris Trust to Host Student Climate Change Conference
Christian charity, the Damaris Trust, is to host a major one-day conference this July for Britain's sixth-formers looking at the spiritual and moral issues raised by climate change.
WCC Urges Sri Lanka & Tamil Tigers to Reinstate Ceasefire
The World Council of Churches has issued a strong appeal to the government of Sri Lanka and the rebel organisation Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam "to return to the obligations" of a February 2002 ceasefire agreement.
Conference of European Churches Meets in Geneva
The Presidium of the Conference of European Churches will meet in Cartigny Geneva, at the Centre de Rencontres of the Protestant Church of Geneva, from 23-25 April 2007.
Blair, Church Unite to Cut Britain's Carbon Emissions
Prime Minister Tony Blair joined the Church of England this week to launch a campaign urging consumers to make drastic cut backs on their carbon emissions.
Anglican Leader Tells Departing Episcopal Church of 'a Good Way Forward'
A breakaway Anglican leader presented the mission of his conservative Anglican group to an embattled church that is preparing to vote on whether to leave the Episcopal Church.
Report: Iraqi Children Face Harsh Realities as Refugees
A new report launched this past week has revealed that Iraqi children seeking refuge in neighbouring countries are too often denied the education and psychological support needed after their traumatic war experience.
Nigeria's Anglican Church Renews Evangelism Focus
The Anglican Church in Nigeria has renewed its focus on evangelism with the recent consecration of six new bishops at The Good Shephard Cathedral Enugu.
Church of England Prepares New Guidelines to Tackle Bogus Marriages
The Church of England is embarking on a new project to create new guidelines for its marriage procedures to prevent the spread of "bogus weddings".
Germany Tells Turkey to Take Action Against Brutal Christian Killings
The German Chancellor Angela Merkel has told Turkey it must take action against "unacceptable intolerance" in the country, after three Christian Bible publishers were brutally murdered in a religious-motivated attack last week.