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Church of England Releases Latest Attendance Figures
New figures released by the Church of England for 2005 show a mixed picture for trends in church attendance with smaller Sunday congregations, but more children and young people taking part in parish
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Christian Evangelical Pastor Shot Dead in Sri Lanka
A pastor has been shot dead by security forces in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, according to a report from the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka.
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World Evangelical Alliance Greets Darfur Ceasefire
The World Evangelical Alliance has applauded efforts that led to an agreement reached this week to cease all hostilities in Darfur between the Khartoum government and rebel groups for 60 days.
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WCC Lays Down Ecumenical Priorities for the Future
Marking the beginning of a new period for ecumenical bodies during Epiphany Season 2007, the head of the World Council of Churches hopes member bodies will discover strength in unity.
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US Air Strikes Will Not Solve Somalia Crisis, warns Christian Aid
Recent US air strikes against so-called Islamist fighters in Somalia will do little to bring peace and security to the region, Christian Aid has said.
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Chinese Pastor Reflects on Charlie Kirk’s Death: Church Must Confront “Today’s Issues”
The news of Charlie Kirk’s death not only shocked leaders in the English-speaking evangelical world but also affected Chinese pastors in North America. In a memorial article, one pastor described Charlie Kirk as someone who “awakened the church, Christians, and even society as a whole.”
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Hong Kong Legislative Council Rejects Same-Sex Partner Registration Bill, Citing Traditional Marriage Values
The Hong Kong Legislative Council overwhelmingly voted down the controversial Same-Sex Partner Relationship Registration Bill on September 10th.
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[Exclusive] Escaping Extreme Poverty: The True Story of a Ugandan Girl’s Transformed Life
Emily, from Uganda, is a beneficiary of the international charity Watoto’s Keep a Girl in School initiative. This July, visiting Hong Kong churches and schools, she shares her journey of overcoming hardship, regaining access to education, and pursuing her dreams.