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08/27/2008 06:26 PM |
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Franklin Graham among Billy movie critics |
While the upcoming movie based on the life of Billy Graham has been rallying supporters months ahead of its Oct 10 release it has also garnered some critics the most prominent of which is the renowned evangelists son
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08/27/2008 04:28 PM |
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Apostleship of the Sea weathers financial storm |
Apostleship of the Sea has announced redundancies in light of a serious financial situation brought on by falling voluntary contributions
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08/27/2008 03:09 PM |
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Books Im Fine with GodIts Christians I Cant Stand |
Every segment of society has its members of the lunatic fringe but Christianity seems to have a disproportionately high percentage of them write Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz in their new book Im Fine with GodIts Christians I Cant Stand
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08/27/2008 02:04 PM |
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Anglican priest cracks Charles Wesley code |
An Anglican priest has finally cracked the code Methodist cofounder Charles Wesley used when writing about sensitive matters in his diary some 250 years ago
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08/27/2008 01:11 PM |
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CSW condemns horrific attacks on Christians in India |
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has condemned the murder of Indian Hindu leader Swami Lakhmananda Saraswati on Saturday and the horrific attacks which have been launched against the Christian community in Orissa state by Hindu extremists subsequently
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08/27/2008 12:51 PM |
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Walsalls lay archbishop dies after fall at home |
Tributes have been paid to the lay chair of the Anglican Deanery of Walsall Terry Bunn who died unexpectedly on Monday following a fall at his home in Pelsall He would have reached his 65th birthday next Monday
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08/27/2008 12:13 PM |
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Archbishop upbeat about Lambeth aware of remaining challenges |
The Archbishop of Canterbury is upbeat about Lambeth but all too aware of remaining challenges within the Anglican Communion in a pastoral letter to bishops sent on Tuesday 26 August
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08/27/2008 11:39 AM |
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Lambeth more successful than expected says Archbishop |
Despite protests and divisions at the recent Lambeth Conference Anglican leaders have succeeded in rebuilding trust and relationships says the Archbishop of Canterbury
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08/26/2008 04:32 PM |
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Australian Christians walk to bring Bibles to persecuted believers |
Hundreds of Australian Christians are stretching their legs to help bring Gods Word to persecuted believers around the world
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08/26/2008 03:44 PM |
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WOW Hits 2009 packs in Chapman Tomlin Camp Smith and more |
Word Entertainment announces its continuing partnership in the WOW brand with the October 7 release of WOW Hits 2009
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08/26/2008 03:32 PM |
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Democrats strive to show theyve got faith too |
The Democratic National Convention looks different this year as Christian and other religious leaders take centre stage this week as part of the Democrats effort to show a more faithfriendly image to American voters
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08/26/2008 03:08 PM |
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Irish churches fall victim to wave of robberies |
Churches and presbyteries in the Republic of Ireland believe a crossborder gang of thieves is behind a recent spate of robberies
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08/26/2008 01:50 PM |
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Christian bikers to help bring motorbikes to rural Congo |
Scottish Christian Motorscyclists Association to take to the road in a sponsored ride to help the Scottish Bible Society provide rural communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo with motor and pedal bikes
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08/26/2008 01:00 PM |
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India Mobs attack Christians after leaders death |
As Hindu radicals go on the rampage in Indias Orissa state Christians are running for their lives says one Gospel for Asia worker
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08/25/2008 07:22 PM |
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Young European Christians explore HIV Aids and gender |
Young Europeans from across Europe gathered earlier in the month for an ecumenical forum exploring HIV and Aids as gender issues
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08/25/2008 05:03 PM |
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Congregations challenged to year of action on climate change |
A new guide from the Church of England offers church leaders a template for a yearlong programme of practical action to reduce their congregations carbon footprints as energy prices head upwards
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08/25/2008 04:51 PM |
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Bishop of Leeds under fire over church closures |
The Catholic Bishop of Leeds the Rt Rev Arthur Roche has found himself in hot water over church closures in the Pontefract and Wakefield deaneries
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08/25/2008 02:07 PM |
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Indias Christians condemn killing of radical Hindu leader |
Tensions are running high in Indias Orissa state after the leader of a radical Hindu group was killed on Saturday
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08/25/2008 01:41 PM |
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Luis Palaus hometown Cityfest draws throngs to hear Gospel |
Global evangelist Luis Palau has brought the Good News to more than eight million people since his festival format of outreach made its debut nine years ago in his hometown of Portland Oregon
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08/25/2008 01:04 PM |
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Cardinal hits out at EU over attitude to Christianity |
Dissatisfaction with the EUs attitude towards Christianity may be behind waning support for the European project among Christians the Primate of the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland has warned
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08/25/2008 12:25 PM |
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92yearold to drive length of UK for Sierra Leone homeless |
Most people dream of an easy life when they get old But one 92yearold Sheffield man is gearing up to drive the length of the UK in his old Ford Sierra to raise some much needed funds for the homeless in Sierra Leone
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08/25/2008 12:17 PM |
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New Musicademy drums course features Delirious drummer |
Worship training specialist Musicademys new drum teaching DVDs feature new Delirious drummer Paul Evans
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08/25/2008 12:10 PM |
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Christian groups help clean up Fays mess in Florida |
Christian groups are preparing for postFay relief work in Florida after the tropical storm downgraded to tropical depression and left the state for other Gulf Coast cities on Saturday
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08/24/2008 02:16 PM |
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Conference aims to empower men to bring positive change to communities |
Two thousand men are expected to attend a major conference next month to help men become forces for positive change in their families and communities
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08/24/2008 02:05 PM |
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Methodist housing group celebrates 65 years |
Methodist housing group MHA is celebrating 65 years of providing housing support and care for the elderly
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08/24/2008 01:52 PM |
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Christians in Georgia open doors to needy |
Two weeks after conflict erupted in South Ossetia Russia is withdrawing the bulk of its troops from Georgia whilst churches open their doors to the needy
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08/24/2008 01:25 PM |
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Mandela greatest campaigner finds Christian Aid poll |
Iconic rights campaigners Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King have beaten celebrities like Sir Bob Geldof and Angelina Jolie to the top spots in a new Christian Aid poll to discover the most admired campaigner
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08/23/2008 04:00 PM |
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Why do Christian leaders and ministers fail |
When a minister falls we are presented with a marvellous opportunity to demonstrate the meaning of grace that most precious of all divine gifts
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08/23/2008 03:32 PM |
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Methodist churches challenged to eliminate discrimination and inequality |
The Methodist Church is encouraging member churches to do more to eliminate discrimination and inequality as part of its Equally different campaign
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08/23/2008 02:30 PM |
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WCC returns to place of founding for 60th anniversary |
The World Council of Churches WCC has celebrated its 60th anniversary with a commemorative event in Amsterdam at the exact spot where the global ecumenical body was founded on 23 August 1948
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08/23/2008 01:15 PM |
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Church Urban Funds social action network secures government funding |
A pioneering network of faithbased social action organisations has been given a boost after securing government funding for the next three years
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08/23/2008 11:07 AM |
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Welsh churches to open doors on rich ecclesiastical heritage |
Welsh churches will open their doors this September to share Wales rich ecclesiastical heritage with the public
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08/23/2008 10:18 AM |
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Catholics reexamine call to live simply |
Leading Catholic thinkers from three continents will gather in London next weekend to reflect on the Catholic Churchs livesimply movement and its message to live simply sustainably and in solidarity with the poor
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08/23/2008 10:04 AM |
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Most Americans uncomfortable with churchpolitics mix |
For the first time in more than a decade a majority of Americans believe churches and houses of worship should keep out of political matters
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08/22/2008 04:03 PM |
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Church moderator to commence Scotland tour |
The Moderator of the General Assembly the Rt Rev David Lunan is set to commence the first of a series of trips around Scotland with a visit to the Church of Scotlands Presbytery of Kirkcaldy
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08/22/2008 03:41 PM |
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Christians flock to Cheltenham for annual Greenbelt Festival |
Thousands of Christians are making their way to Cheltenham Racecourse this Friday for a weekend of familyfriendly entertainment and inspiration at this years Greenbelt Festival
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08/22/2008 02:36 PM |
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Conference to help faithbased charities in public sphere |
The Heythrop Institute for Religion Ethics and Public Life HIREPL is staging a oneday conference this November to help faithbased voluntary organisations to articulate their contribution to charitable activities in this country
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08/22/2008 02:06 PM |
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India Bishops call for protection after priests murder |
The murder of a Catholic priest in India has stirred believers in the country to cry for more protection by the government
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08/22/2008 01:28 PM |
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CAFOD calls for peace as Philippines violence leaves thousands homeless |
CAFOD partners are at the forefront of a relief effort to help those caught up in escalating violence in the Philippines
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08/22/2008 01:17 PM |
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Ugandan Anglican leaders support presidents speech on gay issue |
Some Ugandan Anglican church leaders have expressed support for a statement by President Yoweri Museveni in which he commended the denominations bishops for resisting homosexuality
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08/22/2008 01:02 PM |
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Welsh vicar celebrates musical mission at Canterbury Cathedral |
A Welsh vicar who has inspired thousands of people in his parish to take up music will be bringing his congregation to Canterbury next month for a concert of celebration in the company of two archbishops
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08/22/2008 12:25 PM |
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Church celebrates 10year rise in GCSE Religious Education entrants |
One week after the Church of England announced an increase in entrants to Alevel Religious Education the Church is again celebrating as even more students opt for GCSElevel RE
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08/21/2008 03:48 PM |
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Unprecedented legacy saves BMS from staff cutbacks |
BMS World Mission has been pulled back from the brink of staff cutbacks for at least the next 12 months after receiving its largest ever legacy
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08/21/2008 03:05 PM |
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Church moderator celebrates groundbreaking ecofriendly church |
The Moderator of the General Assembly the Rt Rev David Lunan led a special service on Wednesday night to dedicate a groundbreaking ecofriendly church at Bridge of Allan in Scotland
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08/21/2008 01:39 PM |
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Nottinghamshire YMCA helping locals stop smoking |
Nottinghamshire YMCA is doing its bit to help locals give up smoking by teaming up with the citys free NHS stop smoking service New Leaf
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08/21/2008 12:39 PM |
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Craig Groeschel tells churches how to Get It and Keep It |
Already in its second print run the latest book by innovative pastor Craig Groeschel is quickly becoming a mustread for church leaders who really want to have It
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08/21/2008 12:12 PM |
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Purple Book builds army of disciples in Mexico |
The Purple Book is proving to be a strategic weapon in the battle for a million souls in Baja California Mexico a ministry said
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