Crackdown on Churches in Rangoon
A serious crackdown on churches in Rangoon, the former capital of Burma, is taking place with local authorities in the city ordering at least 100 churches to stop holding worship services. The order could affect as many as 80 per cent of churches in the city, and at least 50 pastors were forced to sign at least five documents promising to cease church services. The pastors were reportedly warned they could be jailed if they disobeyed the order. .
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Uniting Church aid worker receives Australia Day awards
Uniting Church in Australia Aid-worker has today been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia, for her contribution to international relief and development.
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Emerging Church Movement Threatens Church Foundation, Says Pastor
The Emerging Church movement is seeking to revitalize the faith but may infect an entire generation with a philosophy that kills it, according a Reformed Presbyterian pastor and theologian.
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February 15 – 21st is 'Sign Up' week for 'Jesus. All about life'
Sydney Churches are being encouraged to sign up early for Bible Society's 'Jesus. All about life' (JAAL) prime-time media campaign which starts in mid-September and runs for six weeks.
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Ambitions for church unity 'unrealistic', say leaders
Christians across the UK may be praying to be one this week, but church unity remains an unlikely prospect, say the leaders of the UK's main denominations.
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Uniting Church President: Remembering the Past for a Peaceful Future
The President of the Uniting Church has urged the nation to celebrate the privilege of being an Australian, while encouraging reflection on our bloodstained history.
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There is an Obama in everyone, say black Christian leaders
Members of the Black Christian Leaders' Forum in the UK have taken up the 'Yes we can' mantra of America's first black president by declaring that there is an Obama in everyone.
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Christians consider church response to credit crisis
The church must work together to protect the poor and build a more sustainable economy in the face of the global financial crisis, agreed Christian leaders at a conference earlier in the week.
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Wesley Mission AOD Service will Provide Greater Reach to People Struggling with Alcohol and other Drug Dependencies
Wesley Mission announced the launch of a new Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Service on Jan 19th, which will broaden the reach of its vital work to a larger and more diverse number of Wesley Mission clients.
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Thousands unite to pray on Australia Day
Thousands of Christians from all denominations will unite to pray for our nation on Australia Day. In support of this prayer celebration, the Hon. Peter Costello (former Federal Treasurer) will bring a special greeting to around 2000 Christians at Melbourne Town Hall on Monday 26 January.
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Study: Service Attendance, Not Spirituality, May Decrease Suicide Risk
Religious individuals have a significantly lower chance of committing suicide, according to the results of a recent study in Canada.
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Coral Ridge Taps Graham Grandson to Be Senior Pastor
A grandson of world renowned evangelist Billy Graham has been extended an invitation to become the new senior minister at the South Florida megachurch founded by the late Dr. D. James Kennedy.