World Council of Churches hails Wittenberg declaration aiming to overcome Reformation divisions
The World Council of Churches has welcomed the signing of two ecumenical statements by the World Communion of Reformed Churches in which it seeks to overcome divisions of the past and to work with other Christian communions for unity and common witness. “Today is a historic day,” said Jerry Pillay, president of the World Communion […]
Music Soundbite – The TCM Update: ‘Wonder’ solidifies UNITED’s position as one of most influential groups in contemporary Christian music
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KNOW IT ALL: CANADA
Canada is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its founding this year. DAVID ADAMS takes a look at some facts and figures about the North American nation…
Australian Christians help collect signatures for record-breaking petition calling for more action to address climate change
Students at Brisbane’s Brigidine College with the Community Climate Petition. PICTURE: Jenifer Byrne Christians from various denominations are among those from faith communities around Australia who have been collecting signatures for a petition – expected to be the largest of its kind – calling for stronger action on climate change. Tens of thousands have already […]
BOOKS: COMING TO TERMS WITH WHAT IT MEANS TO WALK WITH JESUS
CAROLE ADAMS revisits Adrian Plass’ Jesus – Safe, Tender, Extreme…
ESSAY: CAN FACEBOOK REPLACE CHURCH?
Writing from the US, ANDREA SYVERSON, author of the upcoming book Alter Girl: Walking Away From Religion Into The Heart of Faith, says Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has recognised the “desperate yearning for community” among people – including those walking away from the church…
More Christians imprisoned in Iran – lengthy sentences for Iranian pastor and two converts
World Watch Monitor An Iranian church leader and two men who converted from Islam to Christianity have received lengthy jail sentences for offences relating to evangelism and acting against national security. The defendants were not in Tehran’s Revolutionary Court when the sentences were read out on 4th July, but their lawyer was present and will […]