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Hong Kong Christians urge Beijing to investigate dissident's death

Hong Kong Christians urge Beijing to investigate dissident's death

Hong Kong, 11 June [ENInews] About 25,000 people marched in Hong Kong on 10 June to mourn the death of a Chinese dissident, while the Christian groups that co-organized the rally urged Beijing to investigate the case.

13 June 2012

Philippines Archbishop: "Greater global sharing would lead to more effective advocacy and ministry."

Philippines Archbishop: "Greater global sharing would lead to more effective advocacy and ministry."

The Obispo Maximo, or Supreme Bishop, of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) has made an appeal for better communication and information sharing between Anglican/Episcopal Churches around the world.

24 May 2012

Christian Unity Pentecost rally to take place in Colombo

Christian Unity Pentecost rally to take place in Colombo

Over ten denominations are expected to attend a Christian Unity Pentecost Rally to be held on Saturday, June 9 from 8.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour in Colombo.

21 May 2012

Church warns of change happening too fast in Myanmar

Church warns of change happening too fast in Myanmar

The Archbishop of Myanmar has warned that political change is happening so fast that his country could be swamped by consumerism and competition.

17 May 2012

Christian network: Japan disaster victims still "isolated and uncertain"

Christian network: Japan disaster victims still "isolated and uncertain"

[ENInews] Many victims of the 11 March 2011 northeast Japan earthquake, tsunami and nuclear plant disaster are still "feeling isolated and uncertain about their future," a Japanese interdenominational relief network reports.

17 May 2012

Appointment of the Ninth Bishop of the Diocese of Singapore

Appointment of the Ninth Bishop of the Diocese of Singapore

On Saturday, 12th May 2012, at the 22nd Session of Synod, The Most Revd Bolly Lapok, the Archbishop of the Province of South East Asia announced that The Right Revd Rennis Ponniah has been appointed the Ninth Bishop of the Diocese of Singapore.

14 May 2012

Wherever he is, he will always be my Archbishop': Bp Emeritus Duleep de Chickera

Wherever he is, he will always be my Archbishop': Bp Emeritus Duleep de Chickera

Here Bishop Emeritus Rt. Rev. Duleep de Chickera reflects on the contribution made by the retiring Archbishop of Canterbury Dr. Rowan Williams, spiritual head of the worldwide Anglican Church

08 May 2012

AIDS Festival 2012

AIDS Festival 2012

More than 2,000 people from different sectors of the community participated at the 9th annual AIDS Festival, held on Sunday, 1 April 2012 at the Chater Road Pedestrian Precinct, Central, Hong Kong. The theme of the AIDS Festival 2012 was “Zero Infection, Zero Discrimination”.

01 April 2012

250 kilograms of practical education in the Diocese of Durgapur

250 kilograms of practical education in the Diocese of Durgapur

Farming is considered as a culture in India and not just some business. Hence it is rightfully called Agriculture and not Agribusiness. Adhering to this philosophy, one of the many activities of nonconventional education for the children of the Durgapur Child Study and Development Centre (DCSDC) is its Micro Cultivation Programme or kitchen garden.

30 March 2012

Christians in India call for a respectful approach to mission

Christians in India call for a respectful approach to mission

“Christians are to acknowledge that changing one’s religion is a decisive step that must be accompanied by sufficient time for reflection and preparation, through a process ensuring full personal freedom.” 

21 March 2012