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London Church to Host Special Slave Abolition Celebration Service
Leading Pentecostal church Christian Life City will commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of slavery by holding a special Abolition Celebration Service on Sunday 25 March at the Round Chapel, London.
Indian Delegation Visits Europe to Highlight Slavery Amid Abolition Celebrations
A delegation of Indian activists on behalf of the Dalit (formerly 'untouchable') community will visit London, Brussels, Edinburgh and Oslo during the UK commemorations of the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade.
CSW Chief Executive Appointed Chair of New Religious Liberty Partnership
In a historic move, fifteen key organisations that work with the persecuted church around the world have launched a global network to improve international collaboration.
South African Churches Condemn Repression in Zimbabwe
The General Secretary of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) has expressed grave concern over the growing wave of repression and human rights violations in Zimbabwe and called for immediate action to halt the persecution of Zimbabweans at home and abroad.
Tomlin to Conclude How Great is Our God Tour
Popular worship artist Chris Tomlin will soon wrap up his 32-city US tour. The 'How Great Is Our God Tour', which featured Louie Giglo, author and founder of Passion ministries, and British worship artist Matt Redman, concludes 23 March.
Bishops Challenged on House of Lords
The relevance of Church of England bishops as the "custodians of moral and ethical values" in debates in the House of Lords is to be put to the test this Wednesday.
CSW Chief Executive Appointed Chair of New Religious Liberty Partnership
In a historic move, fifteen key organisations that work with the persecuted church around the world have launched a global network to improve international collaboration.
YMCA Launches National Youth Homelessness Scheme
YMCA England has teamed up with UK homelessness charity Centrepoint to deliver a National Youth Homelessness scheme. The charity will help to reduce the UK's youth homelessness problem over the next 12 months.
Charities Believe Sex Trafficking is a 'Two Way Street'
Barnabus, a Christian outreach charity which works with people involved in the sex trade in Manchester, has reported a sharp rise in the number of women from eastern Europe working the streets in the last 12 months.
Tory Leader to Give Conservative Christians Wilberforce Address
The Conservative Christian Fellowship (CCF) will hold its annual Wilberforce Address as a special commemoration for the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the Transatlantic slave trade on Tuesday, March 20.
Indian Delegation Visits Europe to Highlight Slavery Amid Abolition Celebrations
A delegation of Indian activists on behalf of the Dalit (formerly 'untouchable') community will visit London, Brussels, Edinburgh and Oslo during the UK commemorations of the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade.
Amazing Grace Breaks $10Million
Amazing Grace, the inspirational movie about Britain's greatest abolitionist and leading evangelical William Wilberforce, hit a major milestone at the box office recently when it claimed over $10million USD in gross receipts.
Archbishop of Wales Pays Tribute to Stabbed Vicar
More than 300 people have gathered at a remembrance service for the vicar who was stabbed outside his church in south Wales last Wednesday.
Climate Change Already Killing Thousands, says Expert
Norwegian Church Aid has held a debate on climate change with senior politicians during which the general secretary of Climate Network Africa warned that thousands were already dying from the effects of climate change.
Christians Feel Discriminated Against, Poll Finds
A survey for a BBC programme has found that a growing number of Christians feel persecuted against because of their faith. The poll for the Heaven and Earth show questioned 604 people describing themselves as Christian. Of those surveyed, 25 per cent , or one in four, said they felt discriminated against by colleagues and in their local communities.
World Vision Provides Aid to El Niño Victims
World Vision recently provided aid to residents of Guarayos and families from the Bolivian Departments of Santa Cruz and Beni, following the devastation brought through the weather caused by the El Niño effect.