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Wilberforce Church on Look-Out for Local History Buffs
The church at which anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce was baptised as a baby is appealing for local history buffs to volunteer for its expanding visitor team.
Bible Society Acquires Christian Resources Exhibition
Bible Society and Resources Exhibitions Ltd (REL) have announced the Bible Society's acquisition of the series of six Christian Resources Exhibitions (CRE) owned by REL together with its franchised events overseas.
US Episcopal Bishops Request Meeting with Archbishop of Canterbury
Responding to the recent Anglican Primates' Communiqué, the Episcopal Church's House of Bishops has expressed "an urgent need for us to meet face to face with the Archbishop of Canterbury and the members of the Primates' Standing Committee".
Christians Praying for Miracle in Vote on Gay Rights Bill
The Lawyers' Christian Fellowship (LCF) and Evangelical Alliance will be praying for a miracle when they join other Christians in prayer outside Parliament tonight as peers take the final vote on the controversial gay rights bill.
Silver Ring Thing Teen Featured on TrueTube
TrueTube, a video debate site aimed at teenagers, recently featured Horsham Silver Ring Thing member Doug Hogg for the current debate on "Sex outside of Love".
Christians Remember Bicentenary of Abolition of Slavery
Christians from across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will commit themselves to fighting modern-day slavery this weekend, 23 to 25 March, as they remember the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.
Growth of Christianity Has Re-shaped Religious Landscape in China
The growth of Christianity among intellectuals has fundamentally "reshaped the religious landscape in China", says a leading Chinese academic and editor of what's described as the country's "most authoritative" journal on religion.
Silver Ring Thing Teen Featured on TrueTube
TrueTube, a video debate site aimed at teenagers, recently featured Horsham Silver Ring Thing member Doug Hogg for the current debate on "Sex outside of Love".
Cameron Calls on Churches to Fight Racism and Exploitation
The leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron, has commended churches for leading the commemorations of the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade and called on Christians to fight its lasting legacy - racism.
Churchgoers Shine in American Idol
Christian singers are continuing to show success in the sixth season of American Idol as three Gospel Music Association (GMA) favourites - Jordin Sparks, Melinda Doolittle, and Chris Sligh - moved on past the vote last week.
Amazing Grace Criticised for 'Writing Blacks Out of History'
Amazing Grace, a film about William Wilberforce's political fight to end the British slave trade, has been criticised for "writing blacks out of history".
School Investigates Fair Trade to Mark 200th Anniversary of Slave Abolition
To mark the 200th anniversary of the abolition of slavery, pupils at the Commonweal School in Swindon spent their lessons investigating the subject of fair trade before watching the play One For Me.
Christians Remember Bicentenary of Abolition of Slavery
Christians from across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will commit themselves to fighting modern-day slavery this weekend, 23 to 25 March, as they remember the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.
World Vision Continues to Aid War Torn Sri Lanka
World Vision continues development work in the war-torn districts of Sri Lanka, as the conflict continues to tear apart the lives of thousands of men, women, and children.
Samaritan's Purse to Launch Campaign to Tackle Child Deaths
Samaritan's Purse International (UK), the Christian humanitarian aid charity, is to launch a major new campaign to raise funds to provide safe sources of clean water in order to save lives and improve health and sanitation in the developing world.
Persecution Watchdog Testifies at European Parliament on Burma Violations
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) today presented fresh evidence of the continuing human rights violations in Burma at a hearing in the European Parliament in Brussels.