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British Bishop paints gloomy picture of the Church of England

Bishop Richardson

By Michael Ireland
Chief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service

NEWCASTLE ,UK

In the UK almost half of the population consider themselves part of the Church of England, while seven in ten described themselves as Christian in the last census.

Now a British Bishop is painting a gloomy picture of the future of the Church of England.

The Church of England [...]

City on the Hill Youth Leadership Conference

CRI is already receiving applications for City on the Hill Youth Leadership Conference, which will take place next month, July 21-26th.

 

For 22 years, this outstanding program has helped train young leaders in the legislative and political processes.
 
During the week-long conference students aged 14-18 from all across California become mock legislators. They carry real legislation being [...]

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Harvey Milk Proponents Bully Legislative Witnesses

Yesterday afternoon the Assembly Education Committee, on a party-line vote, passed SB 572, Senator Mark Leno’s bill that will declare every May 22 Harvey Milk Day in California. CRFI anticipated the bill would pass the committee, just as it did last. CRFI also has come to expect abusive treatment at the hands of the arrogant [...]

Well-known Iranian poet, writer and filmmaker, Ata Servati, explains the background on the main characters and protesters in his country against the disputed reelection of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Ata Servati, a well-known Iranian poet, writer and filmmaker who left his homeland in 1975 and settled in the Los Angeles area, believes that the huge street protests that have been taking place in his former homeland, are signs that many in Iran have had enough of the “living hell” they have been experiencing since the “Islamic Revolution” of [...]

Atheist Campaign: Christians “Jump on the Bus”

Buses with atheistic slogans are nothing new. They have been touring the streets of London and other European cities with the message “There is probably no [...]

Obama to Extend Health Care, Benefits to Gay Partners of Federal Employees

WASHINGTON — President Obama, under growing criticism for not seeking to end the ban on openly gay men and women in the military, is extending benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees.

Obama plans to announce his decision on Wednesday in the Oval Office, a White House official said Tuesday. The official spoke on the condition [...]

Anne Graham Lotz brings message of hope in Jesus to UK Christians

As the UK faces the credit crunch as well as a government in crisis with several resignations over expenses scandals, Anne Graham Lotz shared a message of having more of Jesus last week at the Elim Bible Week in Prestatyn, North Wales.

The inspirational speaker and daughter of Billy Graham, who’s been
Anne Graham Lotz proclaiming God’s [...]

Get Involved in the Central Arkansas CityFest Season of Service!

In the months leading up to Central Arkansas CityFest at North Shore Riverwalk, NLR on October 24 and 25, 2009, hundreds of individuals, families, churches, and corporations will volunteer at service projects throughout the greater Central Arkansas area. At the festival, everyone who served, was served, or heard about what happened during the Season of Service will celebrate all that is [...]

Scotland’s Highlands to be Reached through World Evangelist Luis Palau’s Highland Festival Campaign, includes nearly 50 evangelistic events over two weeks

INVERNESS, SCOTLAND
More than 100 churches have come together to partner with world evangelist Luis Palau for a far-reaching campaign with the goal of winning Scotland back to Jesus Christ.

According to a media release, more than half the region’s churches are involved, representing most denominations.

The Highland Festival with Luis Palau is anticipated to be the [...]