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London Mayor Issues Apology for Slave Trade
The Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, has formally apologised for London's role in the slave trade before calling on Prime Minister Tony Blair to follow suit and issue an official apology on behalf of the UK.
bandwithnoname Returns from US Tour
Christian band, thebandwithnoname, have recently returned to the UK from their sell-out six week tour of the US. The tour promoted the band's third album, Dying To Be There, which was released on 23 February in the US.
Church of Ireland to Elect New Bishop of Connor
An Electoral College of the Church of Ireland will decide on a new Bishop of Connor before the end of the month, after its previous incumbent, the Most Rev Alan Harper, was elevated to Primate of the Church last week.
Christian Youth Abstinence Programme Launches in Norwich
Christian youth workers in Norwich have launched an initiative with a group of teenagers to try to make a dent in the rising number of teenage pregnancies.
Reformed Church Head Urges Lifestyle Changes to Bring Justice
Reformed Christians should expose the "false doctrines" that limit God's sovereignty to a narrowly defined spiritual realm, says Setri Nyomi, General Secretary of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC).
Christians Caught Up in Cameroon Conflict
Approximately 240 houses were burned and over 1,200 persons left homeless, among them 50 Baptist families, in the West African country of Cameroon...
US Superbowl Coach Affirms Opposition to Same-Sex 'Marriage'
Tony Dungy, the Christian coach of this year's Super Bowl champions, clearly laid out his position against same-sex "marriage" Tuesday night.
Deliver Public Services Until Gay Rights Law Stops You, Christians Told
Christian organisations across Britain have been told not to withdraw their public services due to the perceived threat from the passing of the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007.
Baptist General Secretary Protests Against Sri Lanka Abductions
The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) General Secretary, Denton Lotz, has appealed to the Sri Lankan President, Mahindra Rajapakse to bring an immediate halt to the abuse and persecution faced by civilians on the country.
Gay Rights Regulations Passed, Christians Protest
New gay rights regulations have been passed in the House of Lords despite widespread protests from Christians and members of other faith communities.
Amazing Grace Actor Gruffudd Calls for End to Modern-Day Slavery
Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd has called for an end to modern-day slavery, believing the world is "more slave-ridden than it was hundreds of years ago".
Christian Youth Abstinence Programme Launches in Norwich
Christian youth workers in Norwich have launched an initiative with a group of teenagers to try to make a dent in the rising number of teenage pregnancies.
Reformed Church Head Urges Lifestyle Changes to Bring Justice
Reformed Christians should expose the "false doctrines" that limit God's sovereignty to a narrowly defined spiritual realm, says Setri Nyomi, General Secretary of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC).
Scottish Festival Frenzy07 Builds Momentum
Organisers of Frenzy, one of the largest one-day Christian music festivals in the UK, are getting excited by their high ticket sales and an impressive new line-up for 2007.
Next Chancellor Must Set Carbon Limits, Says Christian Aid
The new Chancellor should set a clear annual budget for the nation's carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, Christian Aid said yesterday, as Gordon Brown delivered his last budget as Chancellor.
Indonesian Militants Jailed for Beheading Christian Schoolgirls
Three Muslim militants in Indonesia have been jailed on Wednesday for beheading three Christian schoolgirls in the troubled Central Sulawesi province in 2005.