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Archbishop Expresses Shock Over Vicar's Murder
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams has spoken of his shock at the news of the death of Fr Paul Bennett in Trecynon, near Aberdare in Wales on Wednesday, and has said that the family will be in his prayers.
Anglicans Create 'Actionable Plan' to Fulfil MDGs
Anglican leaders from 30 provinces came out of a global conference, mainly focused on the Millennium Development Goals, on Wednesday with "actionable plans."
Ministers: 'Global Day of Prayer Event will Foster Greater Unity'
The Bishop of Barking, the Rt Revd David Hawkins is amongst the many church leaders that have welcomed the forthcoming Global Day of Prayer event, taking place at West Ham FC on Sunday 27 May 2007 as an opportunity for Christian denominations to foster greater relationships with each other.
Christian Magistrate to Appeal Over Gay Adoption Ruling
A Christian magistrate is to appeal to the Employment Appeal Tribunal (a division of the High Court) after a Sheffield Tribunal failed to consider expert scientific evidence on the "experimental nature" of gay adoptions.
Persecuted Church Organisations Form Historical Network
At a conference held from March 6-8 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, fifteen organisations including the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) met and formed 'The Religious Liberty Partnership' to find new ways of working together for the persecuted church.
Evangelicals: New Gambling Rules Reveal Government Double Standards
The Evangelical Alliance, representing more than a million evangelicals in the UK, has spoken out against the consistency of the government's stance in key issues currently being debated in the UK.
Human Trafficking 'Unacceptable', Says UK Confectionary Association
The Biscuit Cake Chocolate & Confectionary Association (BCCCA), which represents the cocoa and chocolate industry in the UK, recently responded to human trafficking- particularly regarding children who labour in cocoa farms.
Top Insurer to Host 'Church Poster of the Year' Competition
One of UK's most respected insurers of homes and churches is launching a competition to find the nation's best slogan, hoping to revive an often-overlooked form of church art and creativity
Church of England's First Sport Ambassador Appointed
The Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham's new Sport Ambassador has recently been appointed. 25-year-old rugby player Tim Friend, with a passion for sharing his faith, is currently working in Gloucestershire in a youth sports ministry role for an ecumenical church project, which will take up the new post on 1 January 2008.
Christian & Muslim Children Explore Faith in the Media
Christian and Muslim schoolchildren this week learned about the media and examined the way it portrays faith during an interactive conference at the BBC's Birmingham offices.
'Hope08 Reveals Signs of Change' in UK Mission
As churches, organisations, and individuals make plans for the Hope08 mission event, signs of change are happening across the UK, Mike Pilavachi from the Soul Survivor shared.
Anglican Churches Call for Property Lawsuit Dismissal in US
Breakaway Anglican churches sued by the Diocese of Virginia filed their official response on Monday over disputes on property rights. Ten of the 11 churches involved in the lawsuit asked the court to dismiss the Diocese's suits for failure to state any claims on which relief could be granted.
Persecuted Church Organisations Form Historical Network
At a conference held from March 6-8 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, fifteen organisations including the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) met and formed 'The Religious Liberty Partnership' to find new ways of working together for the persecuted church.
Anglican Churches Call for Property Lawsuit Dismissal in US
Breakaway Anglican churches sued by the Diocese of Virginia filed their official response on Monday over disputes on property rights.
Church Vicar Murdered; Local Man Arrested
A community has been left shocked following reports emerging of the murder of a vicar outside his church in South Wales. Police have already arrested a man in connection with the murder which took place outside St Fagan's Church in Trecyon, near Aberdare, South Wales.
Renowned Ruach Bishop Releases 'Welcome in this Place' Album
Welcome in this Place, an album recorded by Bishop John Francis (Ruach Ministries) and the Ruach Choir, has launched recently via Integrity-Provident Distribution.