- 03/03/2009
Survey: Most Britons Reject Creationism, Intelligent Design
A new survey from theology think-tank Theos has found that 80 percent of people in the United Kingdom do not believe in creationism and intelligent design.
- 02/14/2009
Couples Prefer Quality Time over Flashy Gifts on Valentine's
Adults would rather spend quality time with their loved one than receive an indulgent gift on Valentine's Day, according to a new Church of England survey. And men value the quality time more than women, it shows.
- 01/20/2009
BBC Presenter: Difficult to Speak about God
BBC presenter Jeremy Vine has spoken about the difficulties he faces in openly discussing his Christian faith on air. The Radio 2 and Panorama presenter admitted he found it difficult to reconcile his beliefs with his job.
- 01/18/2009
Millions of Christians Pray to Become One
Millions of Christians worldwide will unite over the next eight days in praying for reconciliation within the broken body of Christ. The annual week of prayer is a highlight of the ecumenical calendar.
- 01/12/2009
U.K. Churches Told to Speak Out Against Racism
Churches have been told they may have to speak out against racism if the recession triggers a wave of racist-based policies and even new race riots across Europe as governments attempt to steer their economies through the economic downturn.
Tags Economic Crisis - 01/02/2009
Vatican Breaks from Italian Law
The Vatican announced this week that it will no longer automatically adopt laws passed by the Italian Parliament. The move, which came into effect on Thursday, ends 80 years of automatic adoption brought in by the Lateran treaties between the Pope and the Italian parliamentary system.
- 01/02/2009
India Evangelical Leader Seeks Prayers for Peace
The Evangelical Fellowship of India has asked Christians to pray for a peaceful 2009 for India’s believers. The appeal comes not long after a wave of attacks on Christians by Hindu radicals left nearly 120 people dead and tens of thousands displaced in Orissa state.
Tags Persecution - 01/02/2009
Resolutions of the Heart: Live Generously, Grow Closer to God
As nice as being happier, healthier and wealthier are for New Year’s resolutions, the ministry of Billy Graham is encouraging people to see their goals for 2009 as “an attitude of the heart” rather than “tasks to accomplish.”
- 12/22/2008
Churches Seek Security Advice for Holiday Season
National insurer Congregational and General have linked up with a firm of bouncers to offer churches advice on how to deal with troublesome visitors.
- 12/20/2008
United Reformed Churches Hungry for Renewal
The United Reformed Church is celebrating the early success of a three-year campaign that was launched this Advent to breathe new life into its congregations.
Tags Church Bodies - 12/09/2008
Tutu Joins Celebrities in Call for Climate Change Action
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Scarlett Johansson and Annie Lennox are among the high profile signatories of a letter calling on rich nations to take the lead in addressing climate change and developing solutions for the poor communities they say are being hit hardest.
- 11/24/2008
Reaching the Marketplace for Jesus
Following in the Lord’s footsteps, Open Air Campaigners (OAC Ministries) are gearing up for the launch of a new training course that will equip Christians for outreach in the most ordinary of places – on the streets of the UK’s towns and cities.
- 11/21/2008
Indian Pastor Appeals for Prayer Amid Death and Suffering
The Bible Society in India has received a desperate appeal from a pastor in troubled Orissa state for prayers for the persecuted Christian community there, as thousands remain scattered across makeshift government camps or are hiding in the homes of relatives and sympathetic Hindus.
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11/20/2008Salvation Army Launches Appeal for Christmas Gifts
The Salvation Army launched its Christmas present appeal on Thursday with a challenge to the public to purchase gifts for people in need as the financial crisis threatens to overshadow the celebrations for many this year.
Tags NGOs - 11/05/2008
Iraqi Lawmakers Grant One Seat for Christians ahead of Elections
The Iraqi parliament has approved legislation reserving a quota of seats on provincial councils for Christians and other religious minorities in next year’s provincial elections.
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