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BMS Missionaries Caught Up in D R Congo Clashes
BMS World Mission workers were caught up in the crossfire during clashes in the capital of D R Congo over the last few days.
Archbishops Challenge People to Learn Lessons from Slave Trade
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are asking people to take time this weekend to reflect on the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade and use the 200th anniversary of its abolition as a springboard for taking action to tackle the impact of the trade's legacies today.
Christians Called to Lobby MPs on Refused Asylum Seeker Destitution
Church Action on Poverty (CAP) has accused the Government of trying to force refused asylum seekers out the country by making them destitute.
Tearfund Joins Call to End Water Poverty
Tearfund has joined other organisations in calling for an end to water poverty on World Water Day.
Malaysian Christians Concerned as Non-Muslims Directed to Islamic Court
The Christian Federation of Malaysia (CFM) has expressed its concern over the decision of the Court of Appeal, which told non-Muslim R. Subashini to seek recourse at the Syariah Court.
Europe Must Make 'Concrete Changes' to Change Lives for Poor
Christian relief and development agencies have recommended "concrete changes" in European Community (EC) aid so that a greater impact can be made on the lives of the poor in the South.
London Mayor Issues Apology for Slave Trade
As churches across the country finalise preparations for the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade on Sunday, the Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, has formally apologised for the capital's role in the slave trade.
Church Bishops Slammed for Skipping Crucial Lords Vote on Gay Regulations
Twenty-three Church of England bishops have been fiercely criticised this week for not attending a crucial House of Lords vote on controversial new gay rights regulations, which faith groups across the country have strongly opposed.
Christian Aid's 'Speedy Reedy' to Run Marathon
Reverend Matthew Reed, church and community director of Christian Aid, hopes to raise thousands of pounds for Christian Aid when he runs the London Marathon on 22 April 2007.
CCM Artists Unite for US National Day of Prayer
Renowned Christian musicians BarlowGirl, Rebecca St. James, Juan Winans, teamed with members of Point of Grace, Stellar Kart, and Jackson Waters to record "We Pray," the theme song to this year's 'National Day of Prayer' in the US.
Delirious? Worship Revolution Tour Continues Without Keyboardist
Keyboardist Tim Jupp of popular Christian rock band Delirious? will miss the first leg of the US Worship Revolution Tour due to illness.
Europe Must Make 'Concrete Changes' to Change Lives for Poor
Christian relief and development agencies have recommended "concrete changes" in European Community (EC) aid so that a greater impact can be made on the lives of the poor in the South.
Government 'Out of Touch' on Gun and Knife Crime, says Christian Peoples Alliance
The Government is "out of touch" with the realities of gun and knife crime on the ground in London, and "has run out of solutions and ideas" on how to fix the problem.
World Vision New Zealand Aids Iraq's Refugees
World Vision New Zealand has recently pledged NZD$50,000 in aid to help victims of the Iraq refugee crisis. "The Iraqi refugee situation is bigger than Darfur and threatens to get bigger," says Tennille Bergin, spokesperson for World Vision.
US Episcopal Church Refuses Anglican Compromise on Gay Debate
Bishops from the US Episcopal Church (ECUSA) have refused to bow to demands from the worldwide Anglican Communion to create a parallel arm of the Church for those who oppose the Episcopal Church's backing of homosexuality.
World Council of Churches Demands Apology from Blair on Slave Trade
Prime Minister Tony Blair has been told by head of the World Council of Churches (WCC) that the people of Africa are still waiting for an "unambiguous apology" and "acknowledgement" from European nations over their participation in the atrocities of the slave trade 200 years ago.