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Christian and Buddhist Children to Learn Way of Peace

Manchester Cathedral and the Manchester Buddhist Centre have been awarded a Â£2000 grant to support a peace initiative for local schools.

Christians Join Thousands in Iraq War Protest

Thousands of protestors have marched through Washington DC in opposition to the Iraq war, which will enter its fifth year on Tuesday. A Christian anti-war worship service drew thousands of peace supporters to the Washington National Cathedral on Friday night

Christian and Buddhist Children to Learn Way of Peace

Manchester Cathedral has teamed up with the Manchester Buddhist Centre have to run a new peace initiative for local schools.

March to Highlight Climate Change Impact on Developing World

Christian Aid Scotland hopes July march will highlight impact of climate change on developing countries.

World Vision Provides Aid to El NiÃ±o 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 NiÃ±o effect.

Street Pastors Debut in Norwich

Street Pastors hit the clubbing district of Norwich for the first time last night as they lived out the message of God's unconditional love to support vulnerable pubbers and clubbers.

Belarus Hunger Strike Church Still Faces State Clampdown

The Belarus church which protested against state oppression in a hunger strike last October is still no closer to receiving the promised state approval to use its own building and land for worship.

Archbishops Launch Online Reflection on Modern Day Slavery

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu have published an innovative online reflection on the nature of the slave trade in readiness for the Church of England's Walk of Witness to take place in London on Saturday March 24.

New Church of Ireland Primate Preaches Reconciliation at Enthronement

The new Church of Ireland Primate was enthroned in Armagh on Friday with a call to members of the Church to follow the example of Christ in forgiveness and reconciliation.

Archbishops Launch Online Reflection on Modern Day Slavery

Christians Called to Join Prayer Vigil Against Gay Rights Law

Christians across the south east of England have been urged to attend a prayer vigil against the Sexual Orientation Regulations outside the House of Lords next Wednesday evening, 21 March 2007.

Concern for Missing Christians in Sri Lanka

There is growing international concern for a Sri Lankan pastor, his two sons and another man who have been reported missing in Negombo, north of the capital Colombo, Sri Lanka since 2 March 2007.

Christian Theological School Attacked by Muslim Militants in Indonesia

A Christian theological school has been attacked by a group of Muslim militants in east Jakarta. The school was attacked by over 200 militants who besieged the school for three hours, shouting threats and demanding the closure of the school.

'Three Little Pigs' Returns to Church of England School

Organisers of a junior school production of the popular children's story the 'Three Little Pigs' were given the go-ahead for the three little pigs to appear, after they were replaced with three little puppies over fears they might offend Muslims.

New Church of Ireland Primate Preaches Reconciliation at Enthronement

The new Church of Ireland Primate was enthroned in Armagh on Friday with a call to members of the Church to follow the example of Christ in forgiveness and reconciliation.

Christian Aid Aims to Expand Overseas with New Software

Christian Aid plans to use compression software to expand its presence overseas. Staff working abroad will now be able to access the same data as colleagues based at the charity's London head office.