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Christian Campaign Group Calls for New Social Policy in Scotland
The Christian campaign group CARE (Christian Action Research & Education) is calling on politicians of all parties to pledge themselves to a new social policy in Scotland.
America's Leading Black Religious TV Station to Launch in UK
In an attempt to counteract the negativity and violence of urban communities portrayed in the media, America's leading black religious TV station, The Word Network will hold its official UK launch on 17 April.
Christian Campaign Group Calls for New Social Policy in Scotland
The Christian campaign group CARE (Christian Action Research & Education) is calling on politicians of all parties to pledge themselves to a new social policy in Scotland.
Slavery Still Exists Today, Says Head of URC
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church, Rev Elizabeth Caswell, has said in her Easter message that "despite being illegal slavery still exists".
Memorial Fund for Family of Murdered Vicar
A memorial fund has been set up to support the family of the vicar who was killed outside his church two weeks ago.
Tim Hughes 'Holding Nothing Back' Soon
Acclaimed British worship leader and two-time Dove Award winning artist for Song of the Year, Tim Hughes, will release his first album in three years, Holding Nothing Back, in the UK on Sunday 1 April.
UK Ministers Lack Political Will to Tackle Climate Change
After figures showed a rise in carbon emissions by 1.25 per cent last year, the Government was condemned this week for lacking the political will to tackle climate change.
EU Demands Immediate Release of Britons
The EU has come out in support of Britain with a call for the immediate and unconditional release of the 15 British naval personnel held captive by Iran.
British Council and Youth Sports Trust Experience South Africa with Students
The British Council and the Youth Sports Trust recently took representatives from the Hertford and Ware House Sports Partnership and The Sele School to South Africa, as part of the "Dreams and Teams" initiative.
Christianity Flourishes Among Albania's Romani Population
Albania's hopes of entry to the EU have helped the country learn what it means to live under democracy and this in turn has created a unique opportunity for Christian radio, says US-based World of Hope's Lee DeYoung.
Urban Saints Creates 'Ready-Made' Mission
A ready-made mission package for every kind of community - from remote rural villages to inner city council estates - has been launched by Urban Saints to coincide with Hope08.
Children are the Peacebuilders in India, say URC and Methodists
Peace starts with children, say United Reformed and Methodist Churches ahead of the launch of a new kids-focused peacebuilding initiative in India.
Appeal to Scottish Parties on International Development Policy
Leading aid agencies have made a plea to Scotland's political parties to dedicate one day in the election campaign to the further consideration of a strategy for expanding the country's existing international development policy.
Former Newsboy Encourages Children to 'Rock and Roll' With their Bibles
Former Newsboys bassist, Phil Joel, hopes his latest kids project, the deliberateKids album, will go some way to hinder the "aggressive media assault" directed at children.
Burma Army Launches Fresh Attacks Against Karen Civilians
The Burma Army has launched fresh attacks against villages in northern Papun District, Karen State in recent days, killing at least three people and displacing more than 1,000, reports Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW).
Sculpture Tours UK to Mark 200th Anniversary of Abolition of Slave Trade
As the UK commemorates the end of the slave trade, the Freedom! sculpture is touring the nation, from London to Bristol. The Freedom! sculpture is an original sculpture that has been commissioned by Christian Aid and National Museums Liverpool from a group of Haitian artists representing their continuing struggle for freedom and human rights.