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Baptist Centenary Congress 2nd Day Begins With Praise & Bible Focus

Baptist Centenary Congress 2nd Day Begins With Praise & Bible Focus

The Baptist Centenary Congress has entered its first morning in Birmingham, UK with thousands from all around the globe gathering and joining in the praise and worship from world Christian leaders..

  • Baptist Centenary Congress Kicks Off Today in London

    The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) Centenary Congress kicks off today at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Birmingham, with guest speakers former US president Jimmy Carter and Rick Warren sure to draw in crowds.

  • Health Minister Tony Abbot Urge Catholic To Stand Up For Faith

    Tony Abbott the Federal Minister for Health has presented the inaugural address at the St Thomas More’s Forum in Canberra on July 18 which was set up by the parish of St Thomas More’s located in Campbell, Australia Capital Territory (ACT).

  • Priest Honour For Helping Migrants

    Fr John Murphy a Melbourne priest and also the director of the Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office was created a monsignor in recognition for his 36 years working on behalf of Australian immigrants.

  • Archbishop Brings Hope as Burundi Recovers

    Across Burundi the air is thick with a mixture of hope and fear. Last month, the nation held its first parliamentary elections since civil war broke out in 1993, and the new government is coming to power in August.

  • First Meeting of Anglican Panel of Reference Begins

    For the first time the Panel of Reference, established by Archbishop Rowan Williams following the proposals made at the February 2005 Primates’ meeting at Dromantine, met in London from 12th – 14th July, 2005 in preparation for the work of the panel and setting out clear guidelines for the rules and procedures for which the panel will adopt.

  • Sydney Priest Honour By Japanese

    Author Fr Paul Glynn also a spiritual director at the Seminary of the Good Shepherd, Sydney has been honoured by the Japanese government with the presentation of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, a medal bestowed upon people who have rendered eminent services in the areas of academic, economic, cultural and international relations. This honour was bestowed upon Fr Paul for his contribution of strengthening the relationship between Japan and Australia.

  • Numbers Rising For Vocation Studies in Religion

    There is an expectation for a sustained increase in priestly and religious vocation studies around Australia since more young people are increasingly embracing their Catholic faith as stated by Bishop Julian Porteous.

  • Assailants Arrested For Vandalising Church in New Zealand

    On the 11th July 2005 two offenders were apprehended by New Zealand police while the third offender is still being interview for the offence of vandalising 4 churches which occurred earlier this month in Taupo, New Zealand.

  • Global Churches Mourn & Pray for Victims of London Terror Blasts

    Sunday 11th July was a very remarkable day for Britain as it marked the first Sabbath day after Thursday’s deadly terrorist bombings on the Central London transport system. The death toll now stands at around 50, but is expected to rise up to 80; as another 25 people are missing. Churches across London and the world were packed with mourners yesterday who offered sincere prayers for all the victims in the tragedy, to gather strength and pray for calm.

  • Anglicans Elect New Primate

    July 9, 2005 - the Archbishop of Brisbane the Most Reverend Phillip Aspinall one of the youngest archbishop just at the age of 44 has been elected to be the new head of the Anglican Church of Australia where the church is facing divisive issues. The election being held at Cowper Room, St Andrew’s House, Sydney Square, Sydney comes after the retirement of the Most Reverend Dr Peter Carnley Archbishop of Perth in May at the end of his term.

  • Evangelical Alliance Head: Seek Truth as a Guide at ACC Meeting

    The 13th Anglican Consultative Council (ACC-13) meeting commenced on 19th June with a Eucharist in St Peter's Church, Nottingham, England, celebrated by bishops, clergy and church representatives from more than 50 countries.