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Church Leaders Unite in Opposition to Trident
Church leaders from across the denominations have reaffirmed their united opposition to Trident ahead of a major debate in the House of Commons on Wednesday.
Britain to Set Legally Binding Carbon Targets in Climate Battle
Britain is set to become the first country in the world to implement legally binding carbon emissions targets, following proposals launched by Environment Secretary David Milband, 13th March.
Study: 'Christian' Movies Earn More than those with Sex, Obscenities
A recent study that looked at top box office movies from 1998 through 2006 has found that films with a strong Christian worldview tend to perform better at the theatres than those that include explicit sex and nudity and/or extreme foul language.
Bristol Joins Slave Trade Commemorations on Amazing Grace Sunday
Water carried from the harbour will form part of a symbolic act in Bristol Cathedral later this month - acknowledging the injustice and shame of the slave trade.
Church of Ireland Commissions New Mothers' Union All Ireland President
The Bishop of Clogher, the Rt Rev Dr Michael Jackson, has led a service of commissioning of the new President of Mothers' Union All-Ireland during the weekend.
'Shocking' Abduction Trend Continues as Sri Lankan Pastor, Sons go Missing
A Sri Lankan pastor, his two sons, and another Christian young man are missing amid turmoil in the south Asian country suffering from decades of conflict between the government and the Tamil Tiger rebels.
Episcopalians Supporting Homosexuality Express 'Frustration'
There is a lot of "frustration" coming out of Episcopalians, who support homosexuality, toward their presiding bishop.
Switchfoot Announces Dates for Christian Music Festivals
Popular rock band Switchfoot, currently selling out shows across North America on the 'Oh! Gravity' Tour, has recently announced an additional string of concert appearances at major Christian music festivals in the US throughout summer 2007.
Bristol Joins Slave Trade Commemorations on Amazing Grace Sunday
Water carried from the harbour will form part of a symbolic act in Bristol Cathedral later this month - acknowledging the injustice and shame of the slave trade.
Christian Advocacy Organisation Calls on Government to Help Single Parents
The founder of The Help, an organisation working among churches, to support single parents, has spoken out against government comments encouraging lone parents back to work.
Delirious? Songs Unplugged with New Book
Legendary Christian rock band Delirious? will release their highly anticipated book I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever: stories, reflections and devotions, Furious Distribution announced.
New Climate Change Bill Aims to Cut UK Carbon Emissions
The first climate change Bill is due to be published by ministers, aiming to cut Britain's carbon dioxide emissions by 60 percent by the year 2050.
European Figures Offer Support to Christian Peoples Alliance in Scotland
Following unprecedented electoral support for the Christian Peoples Alliance party from the Scottish Catholic hierarchy, leading figures in Europe are now urging the Scots to put the first Christian Democrats into the Holyrood Parliament in May's elections.
International Development MP Reveals Human Rights Violations in Burma
Shadow Secretary of State for International Development, Andrew Mitchell MP, returned last week from the Thailand-Burma border, where he accompanied Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) to hear the testimonies of Karen Internally Displaced People (IDPs) just inside the Burma border.
Diversity Emphasised in Queen's Commonwealth Day Message
Diversity was celebrated by the Queen in her annual Commonwealth Day message, 12 Monday, as she called it a cause for 'strength and unity'.