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A church that was just getting started now struggles to get back on its feet after flooding in Valencia

By Diario Cristiano Europe 21 days ago

Elim Evangelical Church in Alfafar, inaugurated only last September, suffered severe damage after the recent floods in Valencia. The storm left the premises unusable, with more than a meter and a half of water destroying furniture and essential materials. Despite the losses, the evangelical community has received great support from neighbors who have offered to help. Mariana Gálvez, a member of the congregation, expressed her gratitude and excitement at seeing the community’s response.
Identifying the Christian origins of spooky and fireworks traditions

By Jeff Fountain Europe

22 days ago

Halloween, Reformation Day, All Saints Day, and the Guy Fawkes commemorations all have roots back into European and English Church history. Here we are reminded of the Christian contexts within which these now highly commercialized occasions came about.
[Interview] Helping children traumatized by war discover God’s love through Christian camps in Ukraine

By Chris Eyte Europe

22 days ago

Daily missiles and drone attacks against Ukraine have traumatized the country’s children. Amid very difficult circumstances, the Association of Christian Camps and Conference Centers, known as CCI-Ukraine, is working hard to provide camp activities where youngsters can receive care, refuge and teaching about God’s love.
Christian communities in Valencia ask for prayer, support after torrential flooding

By Diario Cristiano Europe

26 days ago

The intense floods affecting Spain have especially impacted the community of Valencia, where evangelical churches have requested prayer support to face the storm. As reported by Protestante Digital, the DANA phenomenon (isolated depression at high levels) has unleashed torrential rains, causing flooding in several areas of the city. Evangelical leaders expressed their concern, stressing the need for unity and prayer during this time.

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Salvation Army calls for more support after continuously high number of alcoholics deaths in Scotland

By Chris Eyte

The Salvation Army has called for specialist support for alcoholics in Scotland after figures showed 1,277 people died from alcohol related deaths last year, 2023. The National Records of Scotland released the figures last month, September, which showed an increase of one death compared to similar figures in 2023. Most of the deaths are men, with two-thirds accounted for.
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First Global Day of Prayer for Media: 'a remarkable success'

By Christian Today

The first-ever Global Day of Prayer for Media is being hailed as "a remarkable success" and "a powerful 24-hour live prayer experience" after thousands of Christians around the world engaged in the event on Sunday. More than 2,000 people joined in the live-streamed prayer marathon, logging on from over 25 countries – with the Philippines registering the highest viewership.
29 days ago

Europe Church & Missions

[Interview] Soon celebrating 60 years, Transform Europe Network highlights opportunities & challenges in Southern, Eastern Europe

By Chris Eyte

On March 29, Transform Europe Network (TEN) celebrates its diamond anniversary (60 years) of serving God on the continent at a “The Story Continues…” event held from 10am until 4pm in St. Michael’s Centre, Stoke Gifford in Stoke Gifford, Bristol, England. Details here. Before the event, Christian Daily International exclusively interviewed James Vaughton, Chief Executive Officer of TEN, based in the U.K, about the legacy of the “relational” missionary organization and the challenges therein, as
29 days ago

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Nearly 60,000 people sign letter asking Keir Starmer to protect freedom of thought and prayer

By Christian Today

A letter asking the Prime Minister to act to protect freedom of thought and silent prayer has been signed nearly 60,000 times. The letter was launched by the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF UK) which is supporting army veteran Adam Smith-Connor who was convicted last week of praying silently within an abortion clinic buffer zone in Bournemouth. He was ordered to pay £9,000 in costs.
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Europe Church & Missions Opinion

Calls for Archbishop of Canterbury to resign over gay sex comments

By Christian Today

There have been calls from evangelicals for the Archbishop of Canterbury to step down after he spoke in support of gay sex. Archbishop Justin Welby told former Labour spokesman Alistair Campbell, in his podcast The Rest is Politics, that his views on sexuality had evolved and that he now believes "that all sexual activity should be within a committed relationship and whether it's straight or gay".
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First Global Day of Prayer for Media to be observed on Sunday, Oct 27: 'called to stand for truth, integrity & justice'

By Chris Eyte

Christian Daily International is pleased to join in praying for Christian professionals working in all forms of media at a first Global Day of Prayer for the Media initiative launching this Sunday, October 27. The event has been organized by the Hollywood Prayer Network in the U.S., Christian Media and Art Australia, the Christian Broadcasting Association of New Zealand and Christians in Media in the U.K.
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Europe Church & Missions Opinion

African diaspora missions still tethered to Western missions thinking

By Harvey Kwiyani

Around the world we seem to have an identity crisis in the language of missions as missions conducted by black or brown people adopts missions thinking originating from white Westerners. This remains evident in the African American and Afro Caribbean missions movements as seen through the eyes of a Malawian living in the UK.

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A church that was just getting started now struggles to get back on its feet after flooding in Valencia

Identifying the Christian origins of spooky and fireworks traditions

[Interview] Helping children traumatized by war discover God’s love through Christian camps in Ukraine

Christian communities in Valencia ask for prayer, support after torrential flooding

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Salvation Army calls for more support after continuously high number of alcoholics deaths in Scotland

First Global Day of Prayer for Media: 'a remarkable success'

[Interview] Soon celebrating 60 years, Transform Europe Network highlights opportunities & challenges in Southern, Eastern Europe

Nearly 60,000 people sign letter asking Keir Starmer to protect freedom of thought and prayer

Calls for Archbishop of Canterbury to resign over gay sex comments

First Global Day of Prayer for Media to be observed on Sunday, Oct 27: 'called to stand for truth, integrity & justice'

African diaspora missions still tethered to Western missions thinking

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