21 February 2007 07:15
Dissident Presbyterians Propose 'Radical Change'
Orthodox Presbyterians have proposed a "radical change" to how Presbyterians handle church government. Ditching the hierarchical model widely used by mainline denominations, dissident Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) members recently voted on a new model for the postmodern ...
Latest FaithBased Diet Books Go Beyond the Veggies
by 1 otherThe latest crop of faithbased diet books are moving outside the realm of food and exercise and proclaiming a more holistic approach
Archbishop of Canterbury Visits President of Tanzania Amid Anglican Summit
The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has made a courtesy visit to President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania on 16th February and paid tribute to the progress the country has made in recent years
Passion Conference Draws 22,000 College Students to Atlanta
22,000 college students from around the world have flocked to Atlanta for the Passion Conference. The annual four-day event brings college students together in a non-denominational environment to talk about Christianity and global ...
Christian Broadcasting Network Co-Founder Dies
Harald Bredesen, a Lutheran minister who helped shape the ministry of evangelist Pat Robertson and spread a form of evangelical praise known as "speaking in tongues," died Friday. He ...
Japan, both old and new | csmonitor.com
by 1 otherThe Monitor's Gloria Goodale went with her family to Japan.
Statue Depicts Billy Graham Preaching Again
It's been years since Billy Graham stood on a street corner and preached the gospel, but thanks to a new statue, his figure now will be seen every day in downtown ...
To prevent crashes, a new push to improve driver behavior
Methods that reduced road fatalities overseas would work in the US, advocates say.
Come All Ye Faithful Bring Your Bible Hymn Book and U2
by 2 othersI sit on the sofa listening to U2s If God will Send His Angels not because I am Bonos 1 fan but because I want to hear what is captivating the churches lately the U2charist
Next wave of travel websites feels like MySpace
by 1 otherGoing beyond just finding lowest prices, new sites help travelers find the best destinations, times to fly.
Christians Appeal for Joint Effort to Tackle Gun Crime
Church leaders express their sorrow following the shootings in south London over the past two weeks appeal to all members of the community black white young and old to work together to stop killings
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The Next Graham: Like Grandfather, Like Grandson
Graham family observers have speculated that Will Graham, 31, is the most logical successor to carry on the tradition of crusades begun by his grandfather, who is now 88 and in declining ...
Langham Partnership to Provide Christian Literature to 100s of Seminaries Worldwide
The Langham Partnership has launched a new literature catalogue this month with the aim of helping invest in the resources of hundreds of leading Christian and theological seminaries worldwide
Blair sees Tremendous Opportunity for PostKyoto Climate Deal
Prime Minister Tony Blair has declared that there is a tremendous opportunity for action to be taken to combat climate change The statement follows a meeting between the British Premier and the German Chancellor Angela Merkel
Joel Osteen Tops Most Influential Christians in America
by 1 otherBarbara Walters' most fascinating pastor, Joel Osteen, now tops the list of the 50 Most Influential Christians in ...
Share Jesus International Announces Plans for Pentecost Festival
by 1 otherShare Jesus International has announced plans for Pentecost Festival a huge Christian event which will take place throughout major focal areas of London in 2008
Comedian Brightens Up UK Church
Leicesters clergy have brightened up their sermons with a standup comedian drafted in to make members feel more at ease A workshop was held on Thursday at Leicesters Comedy Festival to try to encourage people in the church to better engage with their audiences
Scots Urged to Think about Volunteering on World Thinking Day
Members of Girlguiding Scotland will be hosting special activities and events for World Thinking Day 22nd February 2007 joining more than ten million girls and young women from around the world celebrating the diversity of Girlguiding In Scotland Girlguiding is also making a special plea to encourage more adults to become involved
Christians Help Victims of Recent Florida Tornado
Help Our People Eat or HOPE is an emergency response vehicle owned by the Society of St Vincent de Paul and operated under statements of understanding with FEMA the American Red Cross and other disasterreliefmasscare agencies
Sudan Authorities Not Serious About Peace Plan warns Bishop
The Auxiliary Bishop of Khartoum has accused the Sudanese government of playing games with the people of Sudan after failing to rein in on militia groups despite a 2005 powersharing plan
Steve Chalke Calls for Social Contract to Solve Child WellBeing Crisis
by 1 otherThe founder of the Oasis Trust the Rev Steve Chalke has responded to the findings of a Unicef report released this week which ranked the UK at the bottom of a league table of childrens wellbeing across 21 industrial countries
Experts Warn Parents of 'Christian Sex'
by 1 otherTeens are at risk of being more promiscuous as the Food and Drug Administration has decided to ease limits on the morning-after pill, giving girls easy access to nonprescription pills despite an age ...
Come All Ye Faithful Bring Your Bible Hymn Book and U2
by 1 otherI sit on the sofa listening to U2s If God will Send His Angels not because I am Bonos 1 fan but because I want to hear what is captivating the churches lately the U2charist
The perplexing tale of Mr. Blank
In Paul Auster's 14th novel, a man wakes up in an unfamiliar room, with no memory of who he is or how he came to be there.
