Disregard of Bible and Theological Neglect have led to Church Crisis
At an evangelical fellowship meeting, a senior bishop in the UK has expressed his concerns for an increasing impassiveness towards the Bible, and has said that it has now left the Church impotent to cope with rising secularisation....
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Pope to Remain in Hospital despite Further Appearance
The Pope, John Paul II has been told by doctors to remain in hospital for a few more days, but it is hoped now that the Pontiff will return to the Vatican at least by the commencement of Holy Week, 20th March...
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35,000 Sign Church Petition against Gambling Bill
The UK's gambling bill reaches the committee stage in the House of the Lords on Thursday 10th March. The Methodist Church, Salvation Army and National Children’s Home (NCH) have staged a nationwide signing petition...
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Archbishop Williams rejects American Anglican Invitation
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rev Rowan Williams has reportedly rejected an invitation to attend a jointly held American and Canadian Anglican leaders meeting that was is scheduled for April, which has angered...
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Churches Stand Firm for Equal Rights on International Women's Day
8th March, marked International Women's Day. Churches, aid agencies and human rights activists joined the voice of all women across the world to fight for equality and protection. Yesterday, saw massive campaigns...
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Methodists Launch Huge Petition against New Gambling Bill
The UK's new gambling bill will reach its final legislative stage in the House of Lords on Thursday 10th March. By staging a nationwide signing petition, the Methodist Church, Salvation Army and National Children’s Home (NCH) will make their final attempt...
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UK Midland Churches Receive Ł2million Grant for Repairs
Run-down churches in the West Midlands of England are to receive more than Ł2million worth of funding to aid repair work on their crumbling features...
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Silent Pope Re-Appears at Hospital Window amid Hopes for Easter Return
Pope John Paul II greeted hundreds of faithful supporters on Sunday from his hospital window – making the sign of the cross as he looked out to well-wishers. Vatican officials hope that he can be back for Easter...
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Rift Deepens as Anglican Conservative Defies Ireland Agreement
On Friday, the crisis over division of the Anglican Church deepened, as it was disclosed that the leader of the conservative primates defied the agreement made in the Northern Ireland meeting last week concerning homosexuality...
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Terrorist 'Control Orders' Raise Concern Among Methodists
The Methodist Church has made clearly known its concerns over proposals to introduce "control orders" for the detention of terror suspects without trial. The proposals will subject British terror suspects to tough restrictions...
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Evangelical Alliance UK Release New Basis of Faith
Evangelical Alliance UK has recently announced the adoption of a new Basis of Faith. It was fully agreed on 17th February by the Council after a three-year long consultation...
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Scottish Roman Catholic Church Ordains First Married Priest
History was made this week in the Roman Catholic Church of Scotland, as the first married priest was ordained on Tuesday under a special dispensation from the Pope for the vow of celibacy...