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Churches to Boost Olympics Tourism in 2012
The Church of England's Church Heritage Forum has told the Culture, Media and Sport Committee of Parliament that church and cathedral tourism could be used to spread the expected benefits of Olympics tourism across the country in 2012.
Interview: Riding Lights' Artistic Director on New Production 'African Snow'
The Riding Lights Theatre Company will hit London's West End this week with its brand new production African Snow in collaboration with York Theatre Royal.
Langham Partnership Looks to Train & Resource Rapid Church Growth
Energetic church planting and extensive evangelistic initiatives have meant rapid church growth throughout many parts of the world but this has put pressures on the church, not least in terms of training and resourcing.
Archbishop of Canterbury Consecrates New Bishop at Southwark Cathedral
The Archbishop of Canterbury has this week consecrated new Church of England bishops at a special service in Southwark Cathedral, south London.
Virginia Gunman Forces Evangelicals to Question Church Outreach
Teary-eyed evangelical leaders spoke solemnly and sincerely this week about what the church could have done to reach out to the desperate young man who carried out the deadliest school massacre in US history two days earlier.
'God Hates Virginia Tech' Funeral Picketers Outrage America
The "God Hates America" cult is back, but this time its making plans to picket memorial services of the Virginia Tech shooting victims. Notorious for protesting funerals of troops killed in Iraq, members of Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) in Kansas announced it will protest the funeral service on Saturday for Ryan Clark, one of 32 victims of Monday's massacre.
US Christian Leaders Alarmed Over Hollywood Actor's Threat to Daughter
Christian leaders in the US have expressed alarm after Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin left an abusive voice message to his 11-year-old daughter, Ireland.
Bible Society Brings Word of God to Mobile Phones
A new service has been launched recently by Bible Society, which aims to bring "divine inspiration direct to mobile phones".
Langham Partnership Looks to Train & Resource Rapid Church Growth
Energetic church planting and extensive evangelistic initiatives have meant rapid church growth throughout many parts of the world but this has put pressures on the church, not least in terms of training and resourcing.
Archbishop of Canterbury Consecrates New Bishop at Southwark Cathedral
The Archbishop of Canterbury has this week consecrated new Church of England bishops at a special service in Southwark Cathedral, south London.
Bush Remembers Virginia Tech Victims
US President remembers the victims of the Virginia Tech massacre in his proclamation for the US National Day of Prayer on 3 May.
Construction of Oasis Academy Enfield Gets Underway
Construction work is getting underway at the site of the new state-of-the-art Oasis Academy Enfield.
Young Christians to Hit Essex with Message of Christ
Young Christians will hit Essex with the Gospel this summer as part of an outreach week from Viz-A-Viz Ministries.
Shocking Research Reveals Babies Born Alive After Abortions
A research paper has revealed shocking revelations in the debate on abortions. The paper, published in the May issue of BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, reveals that 102 (3.2%) babies out of 3,189 were born alive after abortion.
Thousands Flock to Music City for Gospel Music Week
Thousands of Christian music fans, musicians, and exhibitors will flock to America's Music City this week, as the Gospel Music Association Music Week kicks off today.
WCC Head to Gain Insight into Churches in Britain & Ireland
The forthcoming visit of the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, the Rev Dr Samuel Kobia, to the UK and Ireland will facilitate many opportunities for new insights into the life and current work of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland's member churches, the WCC has said.