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      <title>Elgin Street Pastors Thanks and Praise event</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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As part of the 10th Anniversary of Street Pastors, founder Rev. Les Isaac is due to speak at a Thanks and Praise Evening in Elgin. By Elgin Street Pastors</description>
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      <title>Local Churches Dinner Outreach</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Churches in the Nairn area which were involved together with the PWAMM Challenger Bus outreach are now hosting a series of joint outreach events the communities in the Nairn and surrounding districts. By Local Churches</description>
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      <title>The Acute Jihadist Threat in Europe</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Stratfor suggests that a timeline of terrorist plots and attacks within EU countries suggests a growing threat from those who feel disadvantaged and accordingly prone to radicalisation. By Stratfor</description>
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      <title>MSP says 'faith isn't a private thing'</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Highland MSP Dave Thompson says that faith is not to be hidden away; and that politicians should articulate what they believe in spiritual matters. By Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office</description>
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      <title>Christians Face Persecution and Extinction in Islamic Lands</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With the rise of violent Islamic regimes, Clare M. Lopez writes on the dire situation facing followers of Christ across the Middle East and North Africa. By Clare M. Lopez</description>
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      <title>Turkey's Geographic Challenge</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Stratfor examines how Turkey is attempting to expand its core into the eastern part of the country and how this affects the region. By Stratfor</description>
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      <title>Easter; myths and traditions obscure amazing truths</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Passover, Calvary and Easter; how the true wonder of it all is veiled from Jewish eyes and under-realised and distorted within the Gentile church traditions. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Christians encourage Israeli Ambassador</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Following an antagonistic reception at an English university, Israel's Deputy Ambassador to the UK received a huge encouragement from British Christians at Purim. By Stephen Jaffe</description>
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      <title>Police chaplain forced out over same-sex views.</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Christian minister and police chaplain has been forced out of his position and he expressed his views on same-sex marriage. By Christian Concern</description>
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      <title>What is Next for Rick Warren?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Roger Oakland sees the drive for 'peace and unity' as the bait which will draw Christian churches and believers into a multi-faith mix. By Roger Oakland</description>
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      <title>Homecall of Rev. Howard Taylor</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An Englishman who was first ordained into the church in Africa before serving in the Church of Scotland parish ministry and then on a Scottish University campus has now been elevated to a new position. By The Editor / Jock Stein</description>
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      <title>Death for Preaching Christ in 'Liberated' Libya</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Raymond Ibraim writes of four Christians in Libya who are facing a possible death sentence following 'missionary' activities in the newly-liberated North-African state. By Roymond Ibraim</description>
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      <title>An earnest call</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With the Catholic Church in the headlines over the Pope's demission Scott Brisk expresses his concerns regarding underlying issues within the Church of Rome. By Scott Brisk/Moriel Ministries</description>
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      <title>Aberdeen church leaves the Church of Scotland</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Believers from within Gilcomston South Church in Aberdeen's Union Street is the latest congregation to leave the Church of Scotland. By Dominic Smart / Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Pakistani girl raped and her family threatened.</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Christian advocate tells the story of a young Pakistani girl who was raped and her family threatened when her father went to the police. By Sardar Mushtaq Gill</description>
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      <title>A Christian Holocaust in our time - is it possible?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Howard Stern, a Christian involved in Middle East affairs looks at the situation in the region and asks why the West is funding regimes which are persecuting Christians. By Howard Stern</description>
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      <title>Algeria: Islamists a 'large and existential threat'</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Patrick Sookhdeo of Barnabas Fund writes "the world needs to come together to deal with the present threat in North Africa. By Patrick Sookhdeo</description>
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      <title>It's 1930s Germany all over again</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>What we are witnessing in our present day is a repeat of the events in which led up to Kristallnacht and the Holocaust. By Point of no return blog</description>
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      <title>Rescued into True Freedom</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A letter from a Christian who was living a homosexual lifestyle 40 years ago when he found the transforming power of Jesus Christ to change his life. By Christians Together /Paul</description>
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      <title>Q 'n' A sessions after Sunday sermons?</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The apostle Paul advised his audience to 'check him out'. Surely contemporary preaching should be subject to the same scrutiny? By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Christian Freedoms in the UK?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A response to yesterday's rulings by the European Court of Human Rights which ruled against three out of four Christian regarding exercising their faith in the workplace. By Campbell Campbell-Jack</description>
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      <title>EA responds on Steve Chalke on homosexuality</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Evangelical Alliance (UK) has issued a statement in response to an article on homosexuality written by Steve Chalk in Christianity magazine. By Steve Clifford / Evangelical Alliance</description>
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      <title>Training Event for Pioneer Mission</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A 3-day training conference is schedule for the last weekend in January designed around the means of expressing the Great Commission in our contemporary world. By Guy Pembroke</description>
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      <title>European Court to decide on Christian 'Freedoms'</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The limits to which British Christians are free to manifest their faith in the public square will be determined by Judges sitting in the European Court in Strasbourg. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Sexuality, eschatology, Israel: and falling leaves</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/286576/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christian_Survival_Resource/Sexuality_eschatology_Israel.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A recent letter from a believer outlined these issues as important when looking for a spiritual home amongst the range of churches and denominations. They are vital issues in our day. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Christianity being wiped out in the Middle East</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A new report entitled 'Christianophobia' and published by Westminster think-tank Civitas 'lays bare the scale of the vendetta against Christians'. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Syria: a fight to the death?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In 1982 Hafez al-Assad, the President of Syria used the military to murderous ends in order to suppress an uprising by the Muslim Brotherhood in the city of Hama. The memories are still very fresh. By The Editor</description>
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      <title>Where Catholicism, Islam and Orthodoxy meet</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>George Friedman looks at the geo-politics of a region which - like the Balklans - is at important religious and political crossroads; and could, like the Balkans, become combustible. By Stratfor</description>
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      <title>School massacre and a call to repentance</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Joel Rosenberg reports on the tragic killings at a Connecticut school and summons preachers to call the United States to repentance in the face of demons of violence. By Joel Rosenberg</description>
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      <title>How a Man of Prayer was used by God</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In this 70th anniversary year of the battle of El Alamein a gathering in the House of Lords heard about the prayer that went before and into the victory. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Tron Congregation Leaves Church Building</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Following the dispute with the Church of Scotland over the denomination's stance on sexuality the congregation of St. George's Tron church are to leave their Buchanan St. building. By Tron Church</description>
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      <title>UK Government to allow same-sex marriage in churches</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Prime Minister David Cameron has broken his promise not to allow same-sex ‘marriages’ to take place in churches. By Christian Concern</description>
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      <title>Remarkable Pictures</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/336735/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Remarkable_Pictures.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Those who go down to the sea in ships, Who do business on great waters; They have seen the works of the LORD, And His wonders in the deep. For He spoke and raised up a stormy wind, Which lifted up the waves of the sea. (Ps. 107:23-25) By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>The Geopolitics of Israel: Biblical and Modern</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The nation of Israel has existed in roughly the same place in three different forms: twice in ancient times and once in modernity. The geographical area is what God calls 'My Land'. By Stratfor</description>
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      <title>Jordan next?</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>As Syria heads for an end-game and regime change, the 'Arab Spring' has now reached Jordan. Israel could again end up surrounded by countries hell-bent on its destruction. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Gun-toting gambler and a new role of the dice</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/334986/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Gun_toting_gambler.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>For Spyros Metakidis gambling was his ultimate 'high'. Though he prayed for 'good luck one day he was asked "Do you love Jesus"? By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Eritrean hostage under threat of death</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A twenty-two year old refugee is being held hostage and facing death through 'organ harvesting' by Bedouin human traffickers in the Sinai  who are demanding a $25,000 ransom for his release. By CSW/Christians Together</description>
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      <title>The Middle East: histories in a nutshell</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A series of short videos which give a rapid but comprehensive overview of the history of the Middle East from biblical times right through to the present day. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Women bishops; and the art of completely missing the point</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The current shambles within the Church of England regarding women Bishops derives from failings to understand more fundamental issues. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Danny Ayalon is Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister. He formerly served as Israeli Ambassador to the United States. By Danny Ayalon</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>International Bible teacher Lance Lambert gave out this message during a gathering of Christian leaders on Mount Carmel in 1986. By Lance Lambert</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Over 100,000 marched in France in protest over plans by the French Government to legalize same-sex marriage next year.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In the midst of current and escalating crisis in Israel, Daniel Taub who is Israel's Ambassador to the UK has written to Christian leaders in the UK to thank those who have been expressing their support. By Daniel Taub; UK Israeli Ambassador</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The escalating rocket attacks from the Gaza has put both Hamas and Israel into a difficult position. Neither is looking for a full-blown war; but both are having their arms twisted. By Stratfor/Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Highland branch of Reality Adventure is to close at the end of November. A warm invitation is extended to interested parties to a 'farewell bash' on 27 Nov. By Reality Adventure Works</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Umar Mulinde is a Christian from a Muslim background. He became the victim of a personal attack which, though leaving him disfigured, has failed to prevent him preaching. By Moaz Israel</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Sounds as if he is a good guy. And if he hasn’t already, the new Archbishop of Canterbury might be interested to watch an episode from the Choir. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In the immediate wake of the presidential election in the US two believers give their thoughts. While writing about America their words speak to the nations. By John Terry / Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The attack on the US mission in Benghazi; the unexplained stripping of security prior to the attack and the alleged refusal to send help during it. By Clare M. Lopez</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Last Friday it was reported that UK Prime Minister David Cameron is considering stationing Eurofighter Typhoon warplanes in the Persian Gulf. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An international grouping of evangelical denominations, ministries and academics has written to the Church of Scotland expressing its deep concern for the situation surrounding the Tron Church. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Christian social policy group is challenging the UK Government in its failure to uphold promises on consultation and legislation regarding abortion counselling issues. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Countering the Insider Movement: a new film</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The newly-released film 'Half Devil: Half Child' is a response to the tendency  to compromise God's Word in order to reach those of different religions and cultures. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The current upheavals within the Church of Scotland rumble on with implications for the wider presbyterian body. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>What we are not hearing from God's Word</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Joel Rosenberg offers some notes on prophecy and eschatology; subjects which he believes are vital and yet not being widely taught. By Joel Rosenberg</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christians Together site member John Miller gives a background, overview and comment on the actions of the Glasgow Presbytery of the Church of Scotland to evict the congregation of St. George's Tron Church in Glasgow. By John Miller</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Oct 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>‘One person; one vote’ may be the preferred option in a democratic situation but it has no place in the body of Christ. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A retreat/conference in the MacDonald Resort in Aviemore aimed at encouraging women of all ages and drawing from the word of God in the book of Esther. By Avanti Ministries</description>
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      <title>Why Global Blasphemy laws would be a mistake</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In the context of current, violent and international Muslim 'rage' Patrick Sookhdeo of Barnabas Fund writes that calls for a global blashemy law must be resisted. By Patrick Sookhdeo / Barnabas Fund</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Dr. Peter Hammond outlines the normative progression of Islamic influence and behaviour in countries in relation to the demographic statistics. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Ten things everyone needs to know about Islam</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Dr. Emil Caner sets out some of the basic facts regarding what is by some, judged the fastest-growing religion on the planet. By Dr. Emil Caner</description>
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      <title>Has Christianity Become Intolerable?</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/327948/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Has_Christianity_Become.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Countries outside of the UK have become increasingly concerned about developments within the UK with respect to Christians and the freedom to bear witness to the Christian faith. By Benjamin Bull</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Sandra Sellmer-Kersten is returning to the Highlands teaching on transformation, sanctification and healing hearts leading into the fullness of our identity and destiny in Christ By Lorna McDougall</description>
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      <title>Europe Bows to Muslim Demands to Limit Free Speech</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In the present round of 'outrage', Muslims are now pressing governments to outlaw any expression of opinion which is deemed to be insulting to Islam. By Soeren Kern</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>To the average church audience, the Rev. Garth Hewitt presents a gentle image of a man focussed on issues of justice and peace. However the church minister also has a flip side. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Christians facing backlash from Anti-Islam Film</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christians in countries rocked by violent demonstrations over a film deemed offensive to Islam are concerned that Muslim anger could turn against them. By Barnabas Fund</description>
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      <title>The Platypus Challenge</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A previous article related to those ‘awkward’ (Platypus) verses which do not fit comfortably within some traditional theological frameworks. This present article sets out a mechanism to address the issue(s). By The Editor</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Tensions in the Middle East are running very high as the Syrian crisis degenerates into civil war and the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran draws evermore real. By Stratfor</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In an opinion article in yesterday's Mail on Sunday newspaper, Cardinal Keith O'Brien raised a range of "fears and concerns' over the Scottish Government's Same Sex Marriage plans. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With the current high levels of instability in the Arab nations, Jerusalem-based journalist David Dolan examines the situation in the light of Isaiah's prophecy concerning the destruction of Damascus. By David Dolan</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The advent of the internet has meant that an ever-increasing number of people of all ages have access to the most vile and dangerous material; corrupting minds and behaviour By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An earlier article looked generally and briefly at three different theological worldviews in relation to the political domain: this follow-on article looks at the outworking. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With the death of Neil Armstrong as the first man on the moon Buzz Aldrin represents the only living memory of  participating in that historic landing. During the radio blackout he did a remarkable thing. By Bill Carrell</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A missionary who was skeptical about reports of God speaking to Muslims in supernatural ways is now planning to publish a book on amazing stories about how Muslims are coming to faith through dreams and visions. By Christianity Today</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A young Christian girl with Down’s syndrome has been detained by police in Pakistan, falsely accused of blasphemy; hundreds of Christian families have fled their homes amid a violent Muslim backlash. By Barnabas Fund</description>
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      <title>Sturgeon faces protesters while Salmond slips in side door</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Around 200 people joined in a 'Scotland for Marriage' protest outside Renfrew Town Hall yesterday as the Scottish Cabinet arrived for a public meeting. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In a strongly-worded message the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland has again attacked the Scottish Governments proposals to introduce same-sex marriage. The Church is also inaugurating a 'National Marriage Sunday'. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Once a mighty empire and influence in world history Greece finds itself in economic turmoil and questioning where the countries fits in the geo-political domain. By Stratfor</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Every belief system has its pet doctrines and dogmas; but some of these need to be challenged. The exception proves – or disproves– the rule. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Christian Party Mayor elected in Wales</title>
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      <description>The Christian Party in Wales has become the first faith-based political party in the UK to win a mayoral election. By Scottish Christian Party</description>
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      <title>War of words over Dawkins visit to the Hebrides</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Following the reaction Richard Dawkins forthcoming date at a Lewis book festival, the scientist has ducked a challenge to debate his beliefs in what has become a war of words. By The Editor</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Alongside media coverage of Mo Farah's faith in Islam, the BBC stands accused by one writer of deliberately failing to acknowledge Olympic hero's Christian belief. By Cranmer</description>
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      <title>Pentecostals and Presbyterians get together</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Two local churches which sit at opposite ends of the theological spectrum have recently held a joint service in their local town. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Eric Liddell; Olympic hero and man of conviction</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Scotsman Eric Liddell famously competed in the 1924 Olympic Games and was known around the world as a man who was not prepared to compromise his beliefs for the sake of sporting glory. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Hebridean churches losing the culture war</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/322215/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Hebridean_churches_losing.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With the prospect of arch-atheist Professor Richard Dawkins due to attend a Hebridean book festival it appears as if those who are fighting to maintain the traditions of the Western Isles are fighting a losing battle. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Following his most recent visits in 2009 and 2011, world-class Christian singer/song-writer and author, Michael Card is making a return visit the Highland town of Nairn. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Dave Thompson, an MSP in the Scottish Nationalist Party has reaffirmed his opposition to his party's intentions to introduce same-sex marriage. In so doing he is putting his neck on the line. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Following a similar event in 2011, CARE Scotland are again hosting an equipping conference for church leaders on how to provide pastoral care for those struggling with internet pornography. By CARE Scotland / Living Waters</description>
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      <title>Ministry in Song in Alness</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An evening of song and testimony from Alex Stewart with artists Donalda Steward, Johnny Bremner and Billy Macmaster at the MacCallum Centre in Alness. By Johnny Bremner</description>
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      <title>Brian Irvine's Story</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A top Scottish footballer found that his faith was worth so much more than all that football could offer when he was diagnosed as having a serious illness</description>
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      <title>Olympic 'Praise Bus' ends 65-day journey</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The bus carrying the sound of Christian praise has completed its journey around Britain following the path of the Olympic Torch. By Assist News Service</description>
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      <title>Homosexual lobby wages economic war in the US</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/321115/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Homosexual_lobby_wages.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An American chain of fast-food restuarants under attack for its tradtional view of marriage has see nationwide support expressed in a Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Towards a theology of politics</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/320917/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Towards_a_theology.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/320917/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Towards_a_theology.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In our modern, rapidly-changing and complex world there are differing responses to Christian engagement and interaction with the surrounding socio-political environment. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Scotland for Marriage say it's not over yet.</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/320837/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Scotland_for_Marriage.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In a message to its supporters the Scottish grouping which has come together to oppose the introduction of same-sex marriage outline its intention to fight on. "Stick with us" is the plea. By Scotland for Marriage</description>
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      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/320663/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/New_Roman_Catholic.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/320663/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/New_Roman_Catholic.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Roman Catholic Bishop of Paisley Philip Tartaglia has been named by the Pope to succeed Most Rev Mario Conti as the Archbishop of Glasgow. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Phew: Assad won’t use them on us!</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/320650/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Phew_Assad_won.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/320650/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Phew_Assad_won.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The general response to Syria’s recent admission of holding chemical weapons has been one of (mock) shock and few countries are thinking beyond their own interests. Satan however is looking at the big picture. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Consequences of the Fall of the Syrian Regime</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/320620/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Consequences_of_the.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The inevitability of regime change in Syria has very significant consequences for the stability of the whole region and the international geo-political alignments. Assad's fall is a game-changer. By Stratfor / Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Three voices; one message?</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/320370/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Is_there_any/Three_voices_one.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/320370/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Is_there_any/Three_voices_one.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The following are three separate 'words' from three different believers set in juxtaposition to one another. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Dear Mr. Salmond</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/320312/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Dear_Mr_Salmond.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/320312/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Dear_Mr_Salmond.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Could I take this opportunity to express my thoughts and concerns regarding the current proposals to legislate for same-sex 'marriage'.
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      <title>Olympic security debacle: 40 years on</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/320054/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Olympic_security_debacle.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/320054/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Olympic_security_debacle.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The humiliating and extremely serious lapse in 2012 Olympic security arrangements is not a new phenomenon. There is at least one people group which can painfully testify to that fact. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>EU architect would welcome God or the Devil.</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/319656/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/EU_architect_would.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/319656/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/EU_architect_would.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A former Belgian Prime Minister who was one of the founding fathers of the European Union spoke 'prophetically' into the current climate surrounding the EU and the economic chaos. The prospect is chillingly real. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Russian Churches to defend British Christians</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/319404/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Russian_Churches_to.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/319404/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Russian_Churches_to.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Orthodox Church in Russia is intending to assist two British women who were forbidden to wear Christian symbols. The women are appealing to the European Court of Human Rights. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Uist outreach with PWAMM and churches</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/313020/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Western_Isles/Uist_outreach_with.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/313020/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Western_Isles/Uist_outreach_with.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The People With a Mission Ministries (PWAMM) team are working with local Church of Scotland and Free Church congregations to reach young people on the Western Isles. By PWAMM</description>
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      <title>Street Pastors Benefit Concert</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/319135/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Music_Praise_Worship/Street_Pastors_Benefit.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/319135/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Music_Praise_Worship/Street_Pastors_Benefit.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Scott McGowan of Baby Face Promotions has donated a Benefit Concert to the work of Inverness Street Pastors. The line-up includes a wide variety of traditional and contemporary music. By Street Pastors</description>
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      <title>Egypt, Syria, Israel, the church and the world</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/317728/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Church_Family/Organisation_Reports_and/Esther_414/Egypt_Syria_Israel.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Just prior to the 2012 Egyptian elections, Christians Together caught up with Chuck Cohen of Intercessors for Israel to discuss the Middle East, the church and the nations. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Revolution or Revival</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/152070/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Revolution_or_Revival.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/152070/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Revolution_or_Revival.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Our country stands in a very dangerous position. The disillusionment with all that we are seeing and reading is creating a 'tinder-box' situation in which anything could happen. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Wycliffe Woes</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/317315/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christian_Survival_Resource/Wycliffe_Woes.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/317315/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christian_Survival_Resource/Wycliffe_Woes.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The problems afflicting Wycliffe Bible Translators (WBT) are continuing to run over the concerns that basic words such as ‘Father’ and ‘Son’ have been removed in order not to offend Muslims are growing. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>To whom it may concern</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/283888/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christian_Survival_Resource/To_whom_it.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With whole denominations moving into open rebellion against God and His Word, believers are being left shaken and unsure of how to respond. By The Editor</description>
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      <title>Tron Church quits the Church of Scotland</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/316351/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Tron_Church_quits.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/316351/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Tron_Church_quits.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>One of the highest-profile congregations in Scotland has quit the national church over the latter's alleged departure from the authority of God's Word. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Truth, error and deception</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/116406/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christian_Survival_Resource/Truth_error_and.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/116406/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christian_Survival_Resource/Truth_error_and.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The world with its deceptions and error is a dangerous place for any Bible-believing Christian to be: sometimes it is even more dangerous in the church. By Watchman</description>
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      <title>Presbyterianism - Scottish style</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/138977/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Presbyterianism_Scottish_style.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/138977/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Presbyterianism_Scottish_style.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With the Church of Scotland facing a major issue, it is perhaps worthwhile to look at how presbyterianism, in post-Reformation Scotland, has got to where it is. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Crossless Christianity and power-seeking</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/256855/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Crossless_Christianity_and.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Pentecostal pastor  in recent conversation spoke of the laxity regarding Godly standards for righteous living. Wayne Greulich asks: "What happened to the Pentecostal Movement? By Wayne Greulich</description>
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      <title>What to look for in a church</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/155046/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christian_Survival_Resource/What_to_look.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>As more and more believers are finding that existing church structures, practices and teachings are inadequate and/or flawed it is important to examine some basic characteristics of meeting together. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Will the church be all-conquering before Jesus comes back?</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/285487/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christian_Survival_Resource/Will_the_church.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Two different and opposite theological systems both see the church as coming to assume a dominant position over the nations; but is this view biblical? By Al Dager</description>
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      <title>Report of recent trip to Israel</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/313321/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Report_of_recent.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>David Masson has recently returned from a trip to Israel: he gives a report of his visit which belies much of the disheartening news which we see in our mass media. By David Masson</description>
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      <title>Clericalism is killing the church</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/312504/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christian_Survival_Resource/Clericalism_is_killing.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>While there are many sincere and conscientious believers in pulpits who are labouring diligently in their calling, the unbiblical clergy/laity divide is killing the church. By Watchman</description>
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      <title>Christian Palestinianism; a response</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/311921/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Church_Family/Organisation_Reports_and/Esther_414/Christian_Palestinianism_a.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Many heavyweight evangelical leaders are being drawn into an age-old heresy which has its roots in the time of the apostle Paul, and which is erupting in our age. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Top Saudi cleric calls for destruction of churches</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia the highest official of religious law in the Sunni Muslim kingdom has called for all churches in the Arabian peninsula to be destroyed. By Catholic Herald / Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>When we see something happening across the body of Christ in an unconnected but spontaneous and widespread fashion we need to take note. By Christians Together/Chris Hill</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Simon Deng, speaking at an 'antidote' gathering to the Durban III conference which has been accused by Western governments for allegedly promoting rather than combating racism. By Simon Deng</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With Europe politically and economically weak, uncertain and divided, and America distracted by foreign conflicts, Russia has an opportunity. By Stratfor</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Al Dager of Media Spotlight magazine looks at the issue of compromised faith as 'America's Pastor' Rick Warren works towards syncretism with Islam. By Al Dager</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Boris Johnstone has stepped into a bus advertising campaign to ban a response by Anglican Mainstream to a pro-gay slogan carried on London buses. By Church Times/Christian Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A review of the recently-published Student Study Bible which is a substantial addition to the one-volume resources containing the Word of God along with explanatory notes, guides, charts and maps. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Chris Hill speaking on the events of Passion Week. He speaks on the Last Supper and the nature of that meal, the question of which day was Jesus crucified and touches on the problem of 'traditions' By Chris Hill / Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>On a 21st-century anniversary of Jesus’ final entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, a newly-formed congregation of the International Presbyterian Church had its first meeting in an Inverness Hotel. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>David Masson reports on a recent meeting in Inverness where representatives from national Christian organisations spoke into the current situation and debate on the proposals to introduce same-sex marriage. By David Masson</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A joint meeting of CARE, EA and CI to bring an update on the Scotland for Marriage campaign in respect of the proposal to introduce same-sex marriage. By CARE/EA/CI</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The rise of Islam and anti-semitic attitudes in Europe and around the world will surely oblige Bible-believing Christians to come to a view on God's present and future purposes for the Jewis people and the nation of Israel. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Healing on the Streets appeal ASA ruling</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Christian team operating in the city of Bath is to appeal a ruling by the Advertising Standards Authority against the team's website  claim that God can heal. By Evangelical Alliance</description>
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      <title>The Death of Democracy</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Is the cross-party determination in both Holyrood and Westminster governments an indication that a form of parliamentary dictatorship is becoming evident? By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Baptist church under seige in Bethlehem</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In the wake of Bethlemen Bible College's international gathering of Replacement Theology evangelical leaders, the First Baptist Church in the birthplace of Christ is refused registration renewal by the Palestinian Authority. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Germany moving centre-stage</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Since reunification in 1990, the economic tsunami in 2008 and the Eurozone sovereign-debt crises,  Germany's strategy is key to Europe and possibly the world beyond. By Stratfor</description>
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      <title>Christian Exodus from Iraq</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A recent report on the flight of believers from post-war Iraq has stated: "The consequence of this flight may be the end of Christianity in Iraq." By New York Times</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A 'word' received by Clifford Hill has attracted a variety of responses from Christian leaders in the UK in terms of what may lie ahead for us in the nation. By Clifford Hill / Editor</description>
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      <title>The fall of a Titan</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>When grown men, and in spite of themselves, cry spontaneously in front of a TV camera, we can know that something profound is going on in their lives. By The Editor</description>
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      <title>BBC will mock Jesus but not Mohammed</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The BBC's director general said the the broadcaster would never mock Mohammed like it mocks Jesus. By Christian Institute</description>
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      <title>Midwives lose right to desist from abortions</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Archbishop Mario Conti has spoken out in response to a court ruling whereby two senior midwives from Glasgow have lost their battle not to assist in abortions. By Catholic Herald</description>
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      <title>Small groups and Housegroups</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A section of Christians Together dedicated to articles which may be of particular interest to those who outwork their faith outside of traditional organised structures. By The Editor</description>
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      <title>Are you part of a small group?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>It would seem to be the case that there is an increasing number of Christian believers meeting in 'small group/house church' settings. Are you part of, or aware of any of these groups? By The Editor</description>
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      <title>Are we really caring for one another?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Has the body of Christ succumbed to the common view that the primary provider of welfare and care for believers is the secular state rather than the church of God's people? By The Editor</description>
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      <title>Church growth: 1st, 20th and 21st centuries</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Has the 20th-century model of church growth been biblical, cost-efficient and sustainable? And is there a different pattern emerging which if fact has ancient roots? By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Christine Keeler on the 'Swinging Sixties'</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christine Keeler whose affair with a British government minister rocked the government has  spoken out against the (im)morality of that period. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Rising tide of 'militant secularisation' in Britain</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In a speech delivered at the Vatican a high-profile Muslim Peer will emphasise her view that Britian and other European countries need to become more confident and more comfortable in their Christianity. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Regarding news of a new church plant in Inverness, a clergyman has written on-line: “Just what we needed in Inverness, a new Presbyterian church”. By The Editor</description>
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      <title>Inverness minister quits Kirk to form new church</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An Inverness minister has now left the Church of Scotland and is working to set up a new church in the city linked to a separate presbyterian denomination. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>While any church worthy of the name will place the foundation for its creeds and practices on the Word of God in practice there are very few which are not influenced – for good or ill – by the history of the Christian church. By The Editor</description>
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      <title>Church splits; and a call to look to Christ</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Mutual hostility is the sad history of so many splits: the most recent no less. A site visitor to Christians Together has given a recent perspective. By A site visitor</description>
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      <title>Germany calls for 'invasion' of Greece</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Germany has tabled a proposition which would effectively see Greece losing its sovereignty to the EU; with the latter taking control of the country's finances and the democratic process as the price supporting the Greek economy. By Stratfor</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Hudson Taylors (Noel Richards, Brian Houston and Wayne Drain) are due to make their first visit to the Highland capital at a worship concert organised by Inverness-based aLive Ministry. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Subsequent to the ecclesiastical upheavals of the 15/16th centuries, many Christians who are sick today are turning to highly-dangerous spiritual practices. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Off Message: attacks from the inside?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Lost in Translation? Modern user-friendly Bible versions; or paraphrases; or corruptions of God's Word? You choose. By Berean Research Institute</description>
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      <title>Helping Highland children: it's Reality Work</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Since the early information evenings back in 2009 Reality Adventure Works has now become an established presence in the Highlands with an office and a two-person project  team. Could you become involved? By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>"If people can’t see the anointing on your life through your character, then don’t cheapen the gospel by wearing a title you don’t deserve..." By J. Lee Grady</description>
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      <title>Nigeria: Christians killed by extremist groups</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Early morning attacks in Tafawa Balewa, Bauchi state in Nigeria on Sunday (Jan. 22) left at least seven Christians dead and a church building destroyed. By Obed Minchakpu</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The 'sola pastora' (single pastor) model within the Christian church imposes conflicting responsibilities and stress on those persons who, as individuals, are required both to keep the peace and proclaim the Truth. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Depression is a problem from which Christians are not immune. However the response to and 'treatment' of the malady should be markedly different from those of the secular world. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Jesus said that He those who were to follow him would enjoy life in all its fulness (John 10:10).  In this context should Christian disciples suffer from depression. Johan Tangelder has written on the subject. By Johan D. Tangelder</description>
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      <description>Stratfor the respected intelligence has made available the following summary of the situation around the world as we head into 2012. By Stratfor</description>
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      <description>A recent report from an Israel-based Christian news source report about 'the largest joint US-Israel war game ever held' has been described by an American general as more a 'deployment' than an 'exercise. By Lonnie C. Mings</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>If those first chosen by God fall into sin they will bring calamity upon themselves. But the Lord will raise up new blood for His glory. By Watchman</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>If there was ever a 'Christmas message' by the present Queen Elizabeth II that spoke of her personal faith then the most recent must rank very high. But what of the future..?? By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>When our world is shaken or challenged we need to be sure of where our security and identity lie. By The Editor</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An ecumenical Watchnight service which is due for screening over Christmas has produced hard evidence that the world is shaking. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>One of the most prophetic voices in the country at the moment is an agnostic (her description) Jewish columnist for a national newspaper. Pray for this lady who champions Christian values. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Stratfor the respected global intelligence agency reports on the escalating crisis in Syria and the government under President Assad has attempted to stamp out internal protests within the country using military force. By Stratfor</description>
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      <title>A resurgent spirit on mainland Europe?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In what has been described as a 'game-changing' event, the recent EU summit aimed at addressing the financial calamity facing the Eurozone is perhaps leading to a repeat of a little-known event at the close of the Second World War. By Watchman</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Recent legislation which has passed through the US Senate allows the US military to hold civilian detainees in military facilities for indefinite periods, without charges and without due process. Could it happen in the UK also? By Hal Lindsey</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Much of the prophetic passages relating to future events have been reduced to the point of meaninglessness leaving the body of Christ weakened and unprepared. This article seeks to speak into that void. By Wilfred Hahn: Eternal Values Review</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Christians Together site member is part of the Mustard Seed Fellowship in Glenrothes. His church has written to the Scottish Parliament in response to the current same-sex marriage consultation. By Mustard Seed Fellowship</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An Inverness Church of Scotland is holding a church service for those who may have experienced sadness and loss; and for whom Christmas can be a difficult time. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Howard Bass, a pastor in Be'er Sheva asked those in his company what they felt the Lord was saying to the churches. He received the following reply from Hannah Weiss in the form of a short story. By Hannah Weiss</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Cardinal Keith O’Brien, former SNP leader Gordon Wilson, and Ann Allen of the Church of Scotland will be the keynote speakers at a rally outside the Scottish Parliament to launch a new pro-marriage coalition. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Lewis churches input to same-sex consultation</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Lewis Presbytery of the Church of Scotland has sent a submission to the Scottish Government Consultation on Same Sex ‘Marriage’ 2011. By Christians Together/Lewis Presbytery</description>
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      <title>Tain minister to leave parish</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The minister in Tain Parish Church of Scotland has written to his congregation to say that he can no longer continue with them in the context of both local and national issues in relation to Kirk's stance on sexuality. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Christian Party speaks on same-sex marriage</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Scottish Christian Party held a press conference in Inverness to outline the Party's response to the Scottish Government' consultation on same-sex marriage; and the implications of the proposal. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Over 70 of Scotland’s largest evangelical churches, attended by more than 20,000 people, have signed an open letter to First Minister Alex Salmond urging him not to redefine marriage. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>While it is tempting to think of Syria as just another part of the 'Arab Spring, the country occupies an important square on the global geo-political chess board. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In the 400th anniversary year of the King James Bible, Dave Thompson MSP led the debate in the Scottish Parliament  as the 'People's Bible' was presented in Westminster Abbey. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>An interview with Asia Bibi facing death penalty</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A human rights activist based in Pakistan has supplied Christians Together with the transcript of an interview with Asia Bibi, the Pakistani woman facing the death sentence for blasphemy. By PJ (Pseudonym)</description>
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      <title>A Foundation Course in Pastoral Care</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A 4-day Foundation Course on Pastoral Care is planned for the new year at the Mishkan Resource Centre in Inverness. It has been developed by the ACC. By Mishkan Resource Centre</description>
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      <title>Music in praise and worship</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A forthcoming interview aims to look at music, praise and worship in the context of a (OK rather cynical) look at some aspects of the contemporary scene. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With increasing pressures from new legislation and growing constraints on freedom of speech, how will Christians and churches respond? By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With the increase in antagonism towards biblical Christianity in the UK (and beyond) so the questions – philosophical, ethical and theological – of church/state relationships and Christian protest arise. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A decorated WWII pilot who is now 92 years old has been involved in conflict for most of his life. His battles in the physical realm have transferred to the area of spiritual warfare. By Steve Stevens</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>There is a tendency - even in Christian circles - to think that we can do and say things behind God's back. However the whole world now knows what the French and American Presidents think of Israel's Prime Minister: God heard too. By Watchman</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Two of Scotland's most wealthy and well-known businessmen supporters of the SNP have spoken out publicly against the party's declared support for same-sex marriage. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>CARE is hosting a day conference to equip church leaders and others involved in pastoral care to respond effectively to the needs of people with a dependence on internet pornography. By CARE Scotland</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The guest speaker for this meeting is Alison Munt. Alison will be sharing from the word of God and how a relationship with Jesus changed her life. By The Editor</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Scottish Conservative Party has chosen former BBC journalist Ruth Davidson to lead their party in Scotland beating Murdo Fraser MSP who has been the Deputy Leader under former leader Annabel Goldie. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>What to do about Greece... and everything else</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Serious riots are continuing in Greece over the Eurozone financial crisis. Stratfor the global intelligence agency has produced a chart summarising the options and likely outcomes. And Woody Allen gives a view. By Various</description>
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      <title>Sharia controlled zones in London</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Columnist Melanie Phillips writes on the subject of a 'parallel legal system' being introduced to communities in the UK capital which is 'creating another no-go area in Londonistan'. By The Editor</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Recently-agreed constitutional changes relating to the rules of succession and religious allegiance of the UK monarch, could create an opportunity for those working towards an independent republican Scotland. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>A situation; a request</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A recent letter to Christians Together sets out a situation and makes a request. Perhaps you can help; or maybe you are in the same situation. By Letter to Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With the failures – in a variety of forms – within much of institutionalised churchianity many believers are now looking critically at a range of underlying issues. By Steve Taylor</description>
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      <title>From the Med to the Hindu Kush: what next?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Global intelligence agency Stratfor presents an analysis of the current situation across the Arab world and outlines the prospects for the turbulent region which figures so prominently in end-time prophecy. By Stratfor</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Widespread error and apostasy across the spectrum of organised churchianity has caused many believers to question of what or whom to trust. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The parable of the wheat and the tares is sometimes mistakenly offered as a biblical justification for the resigned acceptance of error in the church. The problem has an ancient root. By Unknown</description>
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      <description>The Church of Scotland is hosting a conference in December for a 'dynamic weekend' to find common ground between the Chistianity and Islam. By Mission and Discipleship Council</description>
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      <description>Helen Shapiro, the former child pop star and adult jazz singer is due to take part in a Gospel Outreach in Invergordon this month. By Christians Together</description>
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      <description>The Episcopal Primus The Most Reverend David Chillingworth has posted his views on the current same-sex marriage consultation. By Christians Together</description>
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      <description>Jacob Prasch looks at events around the world and analyses these in the context of God's declared purposes for our world. By Jacob Prasch</description>
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      <description>Queen's Cross Church in Aberdeen is offering an evening of 'Masked Dance and Sacred Chant' performed by Tibetan monks. By The Editor</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>As the Roman Catholic Church steps up its campaign against same-sex marriage, the Free Church of Scotland adds its voice to the debate and consultation. By Christians Together</description>
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      <description>The US Presbyterian Church has ordained its first gay minister last Saturday when Scott Anderson was ordained in the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Madison, Wisconsin. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Skye, Lochaber an Badenoch MSP Dave Thompson has invited fellow parliamentarians to join him in congratulating the organisers of a marathon effort of transcribing all the verses of the King James Bible at its 400th anniversary. By Christians Together</description>
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      <description>Initially-peacefull demonstrations by Coptic Christians looking to have a demolished church rebuilt have escalated into violent clashes wti the military. By Christians Together</description>
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      <description>Hope UK are looking to recruit volunteers to train as Drug and Alcohol Educators in their local communities to help children and young people make drug/alchohol-free choices. By The Editor</description>
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      <description>The Inverness Street Pastors scheme is now looking for volunteers to run a daytime service in Inverness. Those who are over 18 and a member of a local church are invited to become involved. By Mark Hadfield</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Rev. Ivor Macdonald, the parish minister at Staffin Church of Scotland is to leave the denomination because it is 'leading further and further away from the Lordship of Christ'. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Police have given a partial apology to the owner of a Christian café who was wrongly told displaying Bible verses on a TV screen was a breach of public order laws. By Christian Institute</description>
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      <description>Please pray for an Iranian court has passed down a death sentence on a Christian pastor, who was found guilty of so-called “thought crimes. By Michael Ireland / Assist News Service</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With thousands protesting in New York about the economy at least 700 people have been arrested, including a New York Times reporter. By RT</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BeBe Vox took Caithness by storm last week with her singing and dancing performances to just under 1000 people at concerts in Thurso and Wick By Kenny Cormack</description>
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      <title>(23)/09/11 - A day that will change the world?</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>This week could see a change in the history of the world. All eyes will be on the Middle East as the UN considers Palestinian statehood. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Responses from the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland and the Church of Scotland respectively to the consultation on same-sex marriages By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Diocese covering the Grampian and Highlands and Islands regions  has been a central part of a '9/11' multi-faith event in Aberdeen.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>God's Healing of Broken Emotions (GHOBE) Ministries will now operate as the Mishkan Resource Centre from its base in Inverness. By Sheila Cardwell</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Following a very short illness Rev. Grant Bell, a much-loved minister who served in both the Free Church of Scotland and the Church of Scotland died recently in Inverness. His funeral service was held in Dornoch last Saturday. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Kirk in General Assembly during May 2011 confirmed its most public and corporate act of apostasy since its formation in 1560. The result is turmoil and utter confusion. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Mike Moore of Christian Witness to Israel has written to David Cameron about the "unreasonable pressure" the Prime Minster is placing on Israel. By Mike Moore CWI / Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>St. Andrew's Presbytery of the Church of Scotland, and the Kirk itself has been put into a difficult position following the actions of a lesbian minister in Fife: it is potentially a no-win situation. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>EVENT CANCELLED By David Maclean</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>David Masson looks across the world stage and offers a view of what may be lying behind the upheavals around the planet in recent days. By David Masson</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>John Mason explains why he is 'perfectly relaxed about civil partnerships in the context of a forthcoming consultation on gay marriage. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Christian couple seeking asylum in the UK from persecution in Pakistan are in urgently need of short-term accommodation in the Inverness area. By Hendry Robertson</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>6 months after the Tunisian uprising STRATFOR's George Friedman gives an overview and analysis of the impact and dynamic on and within the region. By Stratfor</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Lance Lambert, the international Bible teacher and speaker who lives in Jerusalem, spoke the following word in advance of the rioting and violence in the UK. By Lance Lambert</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Philip Wren considers whether interest-free Sharia finance — akin to pawn-broking — could be used by European governments as the 'solution of choice' in the present crisis. By Philip Wren</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In many areas of life the Christian believer finds him/herself in positions of conflicting loyalties; the political battleground is strewn with compromise, capitulation and double standards. By Watchman</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>It would seem that Alex Salmond is being forced to come off the fence regarding homosexuality as John Mason MSP sings off a different hymn sheet from some of his fellow nationalists. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Gifts of the Holy Spirit has, and continues to be a subject of much controversy, mis-understanding and abuse. In a day when the Christian church needs to be all the God intends for her, Ray Borlase defends his corner. By Ray Borlase</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Punctuation can fundamentally alter the meaning of a sentence or expression. The insertion of a comma in the King James  Bible has grossly distorted and disabled the body of Christ. By The Editor</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>CMJ – a Christian outreach to the Jewish people – is hosting a Mini Conference at Ellel Scotland's Blairmore House focussing on Jewish relations and Christian Spirituality By Jane Moxon</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Believers in Afghanistan are facing increasing persecution and the following letter comes to Christians Together from a Christian leader in the country. By Christian leader in Afghanistan</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Revd Dr John Stott, one of the most influential evangelical leaders of the twentieth century, passed away on Wednesday afternoon at the age of 90. By Christian Institute</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A set of short videos offering a time-efficient way of getting to grips with what does not appear in the mainstream media regarding Israel. By Christians Together</description>
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      <description>The EU - as each new treaty is signed and the (permanent) post of President created are we seeing the emergence of the Empire of Europe. By Watchman</description>
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      <description>Current upheavals in the world of organised religion are producing some visible responses in terms of new alliances. By Christians Together</description>
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      <description>Warning: clicking on this link could result in damage to your status, raise your blood pressure, cause your knee to jerk and challenge a lot of what you have been taught By Watchman</description>
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      <description>During a 4-week outreach in the Orkney islands people were saved, brought back to the Lord and healed of various afflictions through the prayers of the saints and the preaching of God's word. By Christians Together</description>
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      <description>Over 1700 pupils from Caithness secondary schools experience a music- based, multi-media outreach with top Christian musicians and a scientist who explored the relationship between faith and science. By Kenny Cormack</description>
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      <description>At a prayer conference in the summer of 2010 a Christian leader spoke of the UK coming under judgment. We are now seeing these things in our daily newspapers and in the church. By Christians Together</description>
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      <description>Geert Wilders the Dutch politician who speaks out against the influence of Islam on Dutch public life has been cleared for charges against him relating to incitement and hate speech. By Geert Wilders/Christians Together</description>
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      <description>Following the Church of Scotland's vote in the May 2011 General Assembly there has not been much tangible sign of any reaction. But a meeting on a  wet day in Glasgow last week broke the corporate silence. By Christians Together</description>
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      <description>When the foundations are faulty it is pointless to fiddle with the superstructure. The problem needs to identified and remedied before the building can be soundly restored.</description>
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      <description>China’s official church system has joined with the state in the persecution of 'underground' churches, with the Shouwang Church in Beijing being targetted for its refusal to join the 'official' Three-Self church system. By Intercessors Network</description>
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      <description>With the immediate future for Syria hanging in the balance as 'a corrupt and brutal dictatorship which is now creaking under the weight of popular discontent.'  Victor Mordecai gives a view on the implications for the  region. By Victor Mordecai</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>One of the most common and serious personal problems is that of unforgiveness - found even within the church. Clinging on to bitterness or grudges is highly dangerous. By Rodney W. Francis</description>
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      <description>The BBC is facing a storm of controversy after it aired Sir Terry Pratchett’s “very unbalanced” documentary on assisted suicide last night. By The Editor</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Since the shock decision to allow practising homosexuals to serve as ministers in the Church of Scotland, ministers and elders are planning to meet this week to consider what action to take. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Following the Church of Scotland General Assembly at the end of May and the decision to allow homosexual ministers to operate within the church, many are now expressing serious dissent regarding these actions. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>'Secondary issues' are often the reason given for Christians staying apart from one another. But is there the possiblity that there are issues lying underneath? By Christians Together/Thistle Channel TV</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Following  the decision by the Church of Scotland in its General Assembly of 2011 to allow actively-homosexual clergy in its churches, it is 'make your mind up' time for all within the national church. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The current problems besetting the Free Church of Scotland are symptomatic of fundamental issues which are wreaking havoc across the presbyterian world and the denominations beyond. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With the national Kirk in turmoil over gay clergy, some ministers might make it jump for it. And the invitation might be to bring their hymn books too. By Watchman</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In the context of evangelical divisions there are increasing calls for 'unity' and the side-lining of 'secondary issues'. But what are these secondary issues? By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Following the vote and decision at the 2011 General Assembly of the Church of Scotland a West-Highland minister is now considering life beyond the national church. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In  a dramatic climax to an issue that has been rumbling for 50 years the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has finally surrendered on a key issue of appointing an openly gay minister.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Pictures of the Bible verses engraved on the wall of a building directly across the street from the main hall in the Inverness Town (City) Hall By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Barrister Paul Diamond who has defended Christians in recent high-profile court cases has written publicly about "a special animosity reserved for this [Christian] faith". By Christians Together/Paul Diamond</description>
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      <description>A multi-national group of secular singers sung 'uninspired' praise, yet God's Amazing Grace touched the heart of at least one hurting soul. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>J. Lee Grady suggests tha the controversial book 'Love Wins' by very popular author Rob Bell celebrates God's love but drifts dangerously into Universalism. By J. Lee Grady</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Welsh evangelist David Hathaway who has an international ministry in Eastern Europe and beyond preached to capacity crowds in Israel and shared Christ with holocaust survivors. By David Hathaway</description>
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      <description>The Inverness Christians Against Poverty Centre is offering help in managing home budgets and dealing with debt issues. A new series of courses starting June 2011. By Christians Together / Thistle Channel</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The apostle Paul was obliged to tackle Gentile elitism head on. Were he with us on earth today he would probably find the same need to do so within the Christian church. By Norman Skinner</description>
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      <description>With the rapidly-changing political and military scene a 4-nation alliance is establishing a new military group independent of NATO. By Stratfor</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Rick Ridings who leads the Succat Hallel intercessory and praise ministry in Jerusalem brings news and insights into what God is doing in the Middle East. Through the turmoil in that region Muslims are coming to the Lord. By Rick Riddings</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>David Cameron believes Britain is a Christian country and says he cannot understand why there is any debate over Christian political involvement. By Christian Institute</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>We are living in tumultous times with historic events coming to pass on almost a daily basis. Tony Pearce of 'Light for the Last Days' offers some comments. By Tony Pearce</description>
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      <description>High Court Judge Sir Paul Coleridge has issued a call for an Independent Commission into the state of Family Law in the UK. By Christians Together</description>
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      <description>With a fanfare of publicity the 'mega best-selling' Left Behind series of books is being re-launched.The question is whether today's Christians are taking their doctrine from their Bibles or from popular fiction. By Christians Together</description>
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      <description>The popular outreach course Christianity Explored has been revised and updated. All those who might be involved in leading one of these course is warmly invited to a launch of the new material. By Lewis McCracken /Christianity Explored</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A week of intercession, biblical teaching and real-life insights with Messianic leaders from Jerusalem giving news of current events in Israel and the strategic relevance regarding world affairs and Biblical prophecy. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Scottish electorate rush to nationalist party</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In the current elections for the Scottish Parliament mass defections from particularly the Liberal Democrats but also from the Labour party sees Scotland as a nation now clearly under the governance of the Scottish Nationalist Party. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With the present upheavals in North Africa and the Middle East many are wondering what will fill the vacuum as we see many of the 'strong men' being deposed by the uprisings of the 'Arab Spring'. By Philip Wren</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A free 'Christian library' resource offering teaching material on DVDs and CDs. The ministry aim is to strengthen 'the Remnant' in the days in which we live. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>The Royal Wedding; a special day indeed</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Whatever the present and future significance of the Royal Wedding it will always be remembered as a special day for our family. By The Editor</description>
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      <title>The Remarkable Replacement Army</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In a new book entitled 'The Remarkable Replacement Army, Stan Firth using an allegory from history to assist believers today in world of collapsing denominationalism. By Christians Together / Stan Firth</description>
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      <title>A word from Lance Lambert</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Lance Lambert, the international Bible teacher and speaker who lives in Jerusalem, spoke the following word of warning to the church. It is a call to 'stand in the gap' to see God's purposes revealed. By Lance Lambert</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>David Wilkerson the Internationally-known author of the Cross and the Switchblade and the founder of Times Square Church NY, has died in a car accident. By Christianity Today/Christias Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Reform is a grouping of churches and leaders within the Church of England who are seeking to maintain a Biblical response to sexuality and women in overseeing roles. A representative speaks to Christians Together. By Rev. Paul Dawson</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Heavy Shepherding and the abuse of leadership can be a problem in the church of Jesus Christ. What are the issues with accountability? By Cheryl McGrath</description>
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      <title>Bible Society Celebration Dinner</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In conjunction with the Biblefresh 400th-anniversary of the KJV, the Scottish Bible Society is holding a Celebration Dinner in Inverness. Book now! By Alasdair Moodie / Scottish Bible Soc.</description>
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      <title>Persecution forcing Christians out of Egypt</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christians in the Middle East: further sectarian protests in Egypt and fears of mass emigration by Coptic Christians from the country. By Just Journalism</description>
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      <title>Community ministry news from Alness</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The MacCallum Centre in Alness is a base from and within which a variety of ministries reach out to the community in the town and community. By Johnny Bremner</description>
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      <title>Van driver instructed to remove cross</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Christian is under investigation and faces possible disciplinary action because of his display of a small palm cross in the company van he drives. By Christian Concern</description>
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      <title>Lib/Lab advocate 'gay marriage' in churches</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/256966/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Lib_Lab_advocate.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Labour and the Lib Dems in Scotland have committed themselves to changing the law so that civil partnerships could be held in Scottish churches. By Christian Institute</description>
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      <title>Good Friday Silent Witness in Inverness 2011</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/256912/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Reaching_Out/Good_Friday_Silent.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An invitation to Christian believers to stand during an hour of 'Silent Witness' around a wooden cross at the Invernesss city-centre pedestrian precinct. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>The Life of Jesus: free showing at Findhorn</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A highly-regarded and factually-based film on the life of Jesus is scheduled be shown on Good Friday in the Universal Hall at the Findhorn Foundation. By Howard David</description>
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      <title>Hustings meeting: questions to candidates</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A pre-election hustings meeting is scheduled as an opportunity to hear directly from candidates as they respond to questions put to them in advance of the forthcoming Scottish Parliament elections. By Michael Dillon</description>
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      <title>Get into The Ark</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/252440/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Get_into_The.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Tempests strike countries, continents and personal lives. John Owen, a great Puritan preacher, spoke to his congregation in  1680: the message is the same and even more vital today. By John Owen/David Wilkerson</description>
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      <title>Bonjour from Christians in France</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/238782/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Church_Family/Bonjour_from_Christians.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christians Together in France say "Bonjour: Ca va?". A chance encounter in cyberspace revealed a 'Highland' connection across the channel. By Chris Barge</description>
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      <title>Tithing: OT biblical principle and NT legalism</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/251732/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Tithing_OT_biblical.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/251732/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Tithing_OT_biblical.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Sermons have been preached on it and Christians have fallen under a spirit of guilt through it. Giving of our time, talents and treasurers is biblical: extortion is not. By Carrie Sant</description>
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      <title>Concert of Hope with Watoto Children's Choir</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Watoto Children's Choir of orphaned and vulnerable children from Uganda who bring such uplift in their singing and performances are due to participate in a Concerts of Hope in Inverness and Strathpeffer By Tracey Paterson</description>
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      <title>A Jehoshaphat Mission</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/251979/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Is_there_any/A_Jehoshaphat_Mission.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/251979/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Is_there_any/A_Jehoshaphat_Mission.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>During a spiritual 'time out' at the end of last year Clifford Hill felt that he was receiving a fresh word from the Lord concerning the state of the nation. By Clifford Hill</description>
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      <title>Facebook lines itself up with Biblical prophecies</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/251959/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Facebook_lines_itself.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/251959/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Facebook_lines_itself.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In a world which is being increasingly driven and shaped by social networking and internet-based multi-media an international campaign has been launched on Facebook which falls into line with the prophesied purposes of God. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>CARE calls for church-based hustings</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/251988/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/CARE_calls_for.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/251988/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/CARE_calls_for.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In the run-up to the forthcoming Scottish Elections in May this year (2011), a new CARE report says that church-based hustings are still as important as ever. By CARE</description>
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      <title>Orkney Bible translator killed in bus bomb attack</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/251736/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Orkney_Bible_translator.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In a renewed surge of  terrorism in Israel an Orkney woman serving with Wycliffe Bible Translators was killed in a terrorist bomb attack in Jerusalem. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Church wins court case over banned ad.</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/249909/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Church_wins_court.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/249909/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Church_wins_court.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Judge has ruled in favour of a Belfast church and against a decision by the Advertising Standards Authority to ban an advertisement by Sandown Free Presbyterian Church in its stand against homosexuality. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Churches unite around forthcoming election</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christian churches and organisations in Scotland have come together to launch a new website in the run-up to the forthcoming Scottish Parliament elections in May. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Hope UK - more workers needed</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/249380/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Pastoral_Care/Help_within_the/Hope_UK_more.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/249380/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Pastoral_Care/Help_within_the/Hope_UK_more.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Hope UK works through trained volunteers to prevent drug and alcohol-related harm to children and young people. More workers are needed. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Israeli family slaughtered by terrorist.</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/248504/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Israeli_family_slaughtered.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Palestinian terrorist broke into a home of young Jewish  family living in the Samarian community of Itamar and brutally murdered the five members of the family as they slept. By Ryan Jones</description>
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      <title>Ian White in Tain</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Ian White is a favourite in the Highlands and is due to be appearing in Tain at a concert hosted by the YMCA. He is also schedule to attend a 'Hot Cross Bun' event. By YMCA Tain</description>
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      <title>Kirk minister takes issue with Prime Minister</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/247679/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Kirk_minister_takes.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Rev. Louis Kinsey, a Church of Scotland minister in Aberdeen, has put down a challenge to David Cameron over the Prime Minister's public comments relating to Christians fostering children. By Louis Kinsey / Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Lance Lambert update from Israel</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/247420/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Is_there_any/Lance_Lambert_update.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Lance Lambert's 'most grave' update of his life; and that was before Tunisia, Egypt and Libya. Reporting from Israel he spelt out the dangers facing our world. By Lance Lambert</description>
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      <title>Pakistani Christians protesting recent killing</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Thousands of Pakistani Christians on  took part in protest rallies across Pakistan expressing anger over the brutal assassination of the Federal Minister for Minority Affairs, Shahbaz Bhatti, in Islamabad. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Jim Ritchie reports on blessings in Stornoway</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An audio interview with Jim Ritchie is now available to supplement his report on the move of God in Stornoway during his time there at a Communion Season By Jim Ritchie</description>
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      <title>A Call to Repentance: a new DVD resource</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/208937/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Church_Family/Organisation_Reports_and/Esther_414/A_Call_to.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A free 5-part film and printed resource is now available which captures Britain' need to repent over its actions in Israel and towards the Jews. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Transform Argyll: a day to pray, fast and worship</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/247488/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Transform_Argyll_a.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>As a lead-in to the the forthcoming Impact World Tour, IWT Oban are hosting a 'Transform Argyll' community gathering to inspire believers to come together in a life of prayer, praise, teaching and fasting. Speaker: Tommy Macneil, Stornoway. By Transform Argyll</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>You are warmly invited to a women's meeting for outreach and encouragement over a meal and to listen to an interesting speaker. By Kathleen Innes</description>
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      <title>School of Intercession training weekend</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/247084/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Prayer/School_of_Intercession.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Prayer for Scotland is hosting a training weekend  for intercessors to look at the different aspects of personal and corporate intercessionary prayer. The teaching is from Burning Hearts Ministries.
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      <title>Busyness, priorities and stress reduction</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/125253/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Busyness_priorities_and.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Jesus had no more hours in a day than we do, yet 'fitting it all in' is a constant challenge. Some thoughts on how to avoid being run off our feet or ending up flat on our backs. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Scripture Union Action Group are hosting a Coffee Morning in Dingwall and extend a warm invitation to all to come and enjoy a cuppa and learn more about the  work. By Scripture Union</description>
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      <description>The role of women in the church is exercising the Anglican commune. But the issue is never far from the surface in Scotland. By Reform/Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Despite the UK's long history of religious observance and the traditions of the churches, there is no place in British law for Christian beliefs two High Court judges have said. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Graham Kendrick, the highly acclaimed worship leader, singer/songwriter Graham Kendrick is due to make his first visit to the Highland capital at a worship concert. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An Afghan Red Cross worker who was jailed for nine months for converting to Christianity has been released after an intense campaign by international diplomatic missions and Christian activists, an official. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Creation Ministries International are holding two events in the Highlands at the beginning of March. One of these meetings is scheduled for Inverness; the other for Dornoch. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Behind the most recent earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand is a sombre story of an event which didn't happen. By Andrew Strom / Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An update and perspective from a Messianic leader in Israel on some of the implications arising from the current political upheavals in the Middle East. By Eliyahu Ben Haim</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>According to current reports Israel’s President Shimon Peres sees Google and Facebook as the means to accomplish what the Bible tells us will be the role of the Antichrist in bringing a solution to the turmoil in the Middle East. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Richard Morrison of Reality Aventure Works gives news of a training evening for anyone who would like to work with the organisation and young people. By Reality Adventure Works</description>
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      <title>IGNITE Event: praise and outreach</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The IGNITE team are hosting another praise and outreach music event in Inverness featuring the Ignite Event Band and teaching from Rev. Dominic Smart of Aberdeen By IGNITE Team</description>
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      <title>Libya: another domino falls?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The unrest (revolution) which is shaking North Africa and beyond is claiming another victim. Stratfor the intelligence agency gives its take on a situation in the Middle East which is changing by the hour. By Stratfor Global Intelligence</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With many movements it is difficult to define exactly what they are and believe. This article is a recent example of what Kingdom Now theology teaches. By Example of Heresy</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Tony Blair's courtship of American leaders is paying off for him. The former British Prime Minister is 'guest lecturer' at the seventh Saddlyback Civil Forum on Sunday, 6 March which will discuss "Jesus' Peace Plan". By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A joint statement has been issued by five evangelical organisations on the subject of homosexual marriage and the registration of civil partnerships in churches. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>EA Ireland’s General Director stated: “The Government is seeking to legislate for greater justice and fairness for co-habiting couples, both same-sex and opposite-sex couples. As Christians we should support that stance.” By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Lord Mackay speaks out on Civil Partnerships</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Lord Mackay of Clashfern who served under both Margaret Thatcher and John Major has stated that Christians should not be forced to act against their beliefs by equality laws. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Michael Card Concert</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Following his visit in 2009, world-class Christian singer/song-writer and author, Michael Card is making a return visit the Highland town of Nairn. This will be his third visit: the first was in 1997. By Nairn Baptist Church</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In an important address to a policy conference of European leaders the Israeli Prime Minister warned of several serious threats to world peace and Western civilization. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An authentic testimony received from a protestor at Tahrirs Square in Cairo Egypt suggests that the internional media are portraying a distorted account of the 'anti-government' revolution. By Direct from Egypt</description>
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      <title>A Letter from Egypt</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In the midst of the social and political turmoil in Egypt God has His people. This is a report from a Christian pastor speaking in the midst of a dangerous and volatile situation. By Egyptian Pastor</description>
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      <title>God's purposes in Israel?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>What is God's purposes for Israel and the Jewish people. The first public showing of Dundee meetings which viewed and discussed the newly-released film With God on Our Side. By Thistle Channel TV</description>
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      <title>Transformed for Greatness; a day conference</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Sandra Sellmer from Elijah House Prayer Ministry is scheduled to speak at a day conference. She has a passion to see people healed and set free into their destiny and purpose in Christ. By Lorna McDougall</description>
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      <title>Blogging: a subtle appeal to human pride?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In a world of pervasive blogging and social media Andy Wharhol's 1968 prediction that "everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes" has lost non of its allure. Is the desire for public attention now invading the church? By Watchman</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Colm Black is offering a Love Well - Live Well resource as an inter-active presentation for couples covering key areas for maintaining an healthy and loving relationship. By Colm Black</description>
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      <title>YWCA abandons its Christian name</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In a controversial move, the YWCA in England and Wales has adopted a  new name which has dropped all reference to the organisation's Christian origins. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In spite of the carol which sings of 'in the bleak mid-Winter' and in spite of any hard evidence regarding the time of Jesus birth it is highly unlikely that He was born in December. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A review of the past year's research conducted by the Barna Group provides a time-lapse portrayal of how the religious environment in the U.S. is morphing into something new. And it's not just the US. By Barna Group</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christian Concern highlight the increasing use of new restrictive legislation which is being selectively applied to limit the traditional freedoms of speech in the UK By Christian Concern</description>
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      <title>Too much sherry in your trifle?</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With the phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid,it dseno't mtaetr in what oerdr the ltteres in a word are, as lnog as the frsit and last ltteer be in the rghit pclae. By Unknown</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Many churches now resemble recording studios which were previously the reserve of the professional music and video industry. What are the implications? By Unknown/Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A judge has postponed his ruling over a case relating to Christian guesthouse operators Peter and Hazelmary Bull who refused accommodation to a homosexual couple. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A new adaptation of the Nativity Story occupies a peak-viewing slot  on BBC1 this month. Producer Tony Jordan said: ""The challenge for me was to retell a story that has been told countless times before." By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In the life of many organisations it is often the case that serious and deleterious flaws remain suppressed and hidden until some other issue arises. It is at that point that foundational cracks are exposed. And in the church(es) it is no different. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A recent 'post' relating to street preaching produced an angry response. The writer feels offended and suggests that street preaching is the wrong way to go about it. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Following the decision of the Free Church Plenary Assembly on singing and instruments the denomination has issued a public statement from the Assembly By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A random synopsis of the debate within the Free Church of Scotland on the matters of what can lawfully be sung and whether instruments can be used. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>As part of an effort to finance the activities of Youth Inclusive, the ladies of Hilton Church (inverness) ran a successful coffee morning. The event is a 'starter' for further initiatives to support the work. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Arrest and no action. Two similar stories illustrate remarkably different reactions from the authorities over the desecration of holy books. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Following a special Plenary assembly the Free Church of Scotland is to allow for the singing of hymns and the use of musical instruments in its congregations. By Free Church Statement</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Many are sensing a profound significance in these present times. Nations are losing control of their destinies; and believers surely need to discern the spiritual dynamics and be sure of where their ultimate trust lies. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Adding to the list of 'Reformation' meetings being held to mark the 450th Anniversary of the events in Scotland in 1560, two special meetings are being held in Inverness.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A group of Christians from churches in the Inverness area have been meeting with a view to seeing a Christian school established. By Rebecca Tidey/Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A small fellowship which met in a village hall in North Wales claims to have been pushed out because of its support for the Jewish people and the establishment of Israel in the land. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An attractive 5-apartment 3-bedroom home located in the the village of Aviemore within the Cairngorms National Park is available for long let. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Committee reject Euthanasia and Suicide Bill</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Scottish Parliamentary Committee looking at the End of Life Assistance (Scotland) Bill today overwhelming rejected the legalisation of euthanasia and assisted suicide in Scotland. By CARE/Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In his tireless rebuttals of the 'scientific' view that our world was created by some random process, John Lennox argues that you can't explain the universe without God. By Professor John Lennox</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>This last week member of the Christian Institute addressed well-attended meetings in both Thurso and Inverness speaking on a range of issues in political and public life which are a concern to Christians. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>God at work in Pakistan amongst the dangers</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Two Pakistani pastors who are working in their country to spread the Gospel amongst Muslims have sent a prayer/news update to Christians Together outlining points for praise and for prayer. By B and A (pastors in Pakistan)</description>
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      <title>Chilean miner tells Luis Palau of God at work</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Jose Henriquez joined Luis Palau on stage  in Chile last month to reveal that fully two-thirds, of the Chilean miners turned to Christ whilst waiting to be rescued.
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      <title>Helping to strengthen relationships</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With a society in turmoil and confusion and an economic situation which is creating great uncertainty help is available to strengthen relationships. By Colm Black/Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Al-Queda launches holy war  against Christians</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>"All Christian centres, organizations and institutions, leaders and followers, are legitimate targets for the mujahedeen (holy warriors) wherever they can reach them."   Statement by al-Qaeda group By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Kicking footballs in Caithness</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Former professional footballer Brian Irvine has been using the skills that God has given him with Keiss Baptist Church in giving a coaching session to members of the Youth Club. By Kenny Cormack</description>
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      <title>'Challenger' outreach in Black Isle schools</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Challenger Bus team have been working in schools and a nursing home where children and the not-so-young have been hearing about Jesus Christ in Bible stories and through song. By People with a Mission Ministry</description>
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      <title>North Kessock Mission Hall</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Church of Scotland in North Kessock is making its accommodation of halls and office available to other churches, Christian organisations and individuals, and community groups. By Christians Together/Kessock Church</description>
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      <title>A Middle East exodus of Biblical proportions</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/224638/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/A_Middle_East.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christians are fleeing from the persecution in the Middle East with reports of violence, bloodshed and murder. By NewAmerican</description>
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      <title>Livingstones: a sponsored ramble</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/224641/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Livingstones_a_sponsored.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Some Christians in Inverness have organised a fund-raising sponsored ramble to raise funds for a Christian school in Pakistan. By Rebecca Tidey</description>
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      <title>Scottish Reformation Society meetings 2010/11</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Scottish Reformation Society holds a series of meetings over the Autumn to Spring season each year. By Scott Melhuish</description>
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      <title>David and Goliath: an end-time view</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/224141/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Is_there_any/David_and_Goliath.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>As the return of Jesus Christ draws ever-nearer so will the powers of darkness rally to defeat the end-time purposes of God. By Hadyn Olsen</description>
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      <title>Prayer at the other end of the country</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In a manner reminiscent of the vision given to Jean Darnall, Jim Smith writes to Christians Together about the ministry of intercession in East Sussex and issues a call to sustained prayer. By Jim Smith</description>
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      <title>Healing and Restoration at Blairmore House</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/223359/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Pastoral_Care/Wholeness_and_Healing/Healing_and_Restoration.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/223359/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Pastoral_Care/Wholeness_and_Healing/Healing_and_Restoration.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Ellel Scotland offer opportunities to all within the body of Christ to come to a place of refuge and healing set in a private and peaceful place. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Can a Christian be demon-possessed?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An Ellel Ministries Centre Director, a former spiritualist and a Christian web site offer views on demon-possession and the churches ministry to those affected. By Christians Together and friends</description>
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      <title>Bible Society launches new Gaelic Gospel</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/222515/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Bible_Society_launches.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/222515/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Bible_Society_launches.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>At the National Mod in Thurso the Scottish Bible Society launched a fresh translation of John's Gospel as the first in a By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Ingite Outreach Event</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/222516/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Music_Praise_Worship/Ingite_Outreach_Event.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Ignite team are hosting another outreach event with the Ignite band and speaker Rev. Jim Turrent (Dundee and formerly Culloden Baptist Church) By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Tesco store reluctant to refund Irish shopper after she unknowingly purchased of Halal meat from her Belfast store. By Christian Institute</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Following on from the 'Children in the Church' conference in 2009 there is now a further opportunity to engage with the issues around children's involvement in the church community. By ACTS / Scripture Union</description>
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      <title>400 years on: a fresh call to the Word of God</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>400 years after the KJV was published a wide range of Christian organisations are seeking to 're-ignite and re-enthuse' a passion for the Bible as God's Word. By Alasdair Moodie</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>As part of the international membership on Christians Together a letter and pictures have been received recently from a church and ministry in India. By Pastor M. Mary</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>At at time when children are faced with invitations to join in activities which may have a dark spiritual side, an Inverness church is offering an alternative to Halloween which offers lots of fun and fancy dress. By CityLife Church</description>
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      <title>Christians called to be 'not ashamed' of Christ</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A major 'Not Ashamed' campaign has just been launched inviting Christians to 'Stand Up for Jesus in Public Life'. The initiative has support from national leaders. By CCFON/Christians Together</description>
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      <title>On overview of the Highland situation</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In this month's Pray for Scotland newsletter, Highland representative Ernie Gibson gives an overview of the area and the situation across the churches. By Ernie Gibson/Pray for Scotland</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Following a recent music event in the Findhorn Foundation, Ian White has been invited by Inverness-based aLive Ministy to give a concert in the city. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The winter of 2010 will see a new  accommodation service being provided by local churches and charities to rough sleepers in the Inverness area. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Lighthouse of Prayer concept is an initiative of Pray for Scotland.Fourteen prayer groups meet in the Orkney Isles as reported at a recent board meeting. By Fiona Cowan</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A group of believers in the Forres area have been operating a Drop-In facility is now moving forward under the new name of 'Christians Together'. By Anna Temple</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Northern Constabulary branch of the Christian Police Association has 're-ignited' and now extends an invitation to join with  the branch's monthly prayer breakfast in the Inverness CYC/YMCA.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A new group for local Christian young people has been set up in Inverness to equip those who are involved in sport to represent Christ in the world of sports.
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      <title>The Pope and the RC church are unique</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Of all the world's religious systems and organisations the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church are unique in terms of the influence that they can wield on governments, politicians and heads of state. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>France's expulsion of Roma Gypsies has been likened by a top EU official to that which took place under Nazi Germany during the Second World War. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Needing some help along the way?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>GHOBE Ministries comprises a group of trained Christian believers whose calling is to assist and build up those who are struggling and in need of help. The GHOBE premises facilities can also be made available to others. By GHOBE Ministries</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Following on from the departure of Ian Ross ICF is happy to announce an induction service for a new (replacement) pastor and his wife.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A new housing support charity has opened for business this week with an official launch on Tuesday, 14 September. The aim of the CCAST Highland venture is to assist those in difficulty to rebuild their lives. By CCAST/Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An 'Away Day' for women entitled 'Living for God's Glory' is scheduled for September in teh Aviemore Highland Resort.  A special accomodation offer is available until the end of June - so book now!
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Dr. Patrick Sookhdeo of the Barnabus Fund has stated that the proposal by an American pastor to burn copies of the Qu'ran is an "unnecessary, offensive and dangerous gesture”.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A free conference in Inverness offers an opportunity for Christian men to come together and get to grips with the issues of being a man today's church and world. By Chris Dowling</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Maranatha Community are holding a week of prayer for the church and the nation in a purpose-built retreat house in Helmsdale. By Maranatha Community</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Anthea Dillon ot the King's Fellowship writes about a initiative to bring God's compassion to the streets of Inverness by praying for those who are in need. By Anthea Dillon</description>
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      <title>Christian school group need project worker</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Inverness-based Christian Education Support Group are looking for a project worker/researcher to further the work of setting up a Christian school. By Christian Education Support Group</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Scottish evangelical Christian youth organisation has appointed a new member of staff to further the work throughout the country.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The apparent conflict between Science and Christianity is the subject to be addressed at a day conference in Inverness with three expert speakers. By East Church, Inverness</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Saved out of a background of occult involvement Annie Meadows is a gifted singer songwriter. She will be sharing and singing in Alness at a tea and a concert. By Calvary Church, Alness</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The annual day conference of the Associated Presbyterian Churches is scheduled to be held in Inverness and is based on the theme: A Life Well-pleasing to God.
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      <title>Don't mention God: no do!</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Christian worker who was sacked under a charge of 'gross misconduct' for mentioning God has had his appeal rejected by an employment tribunal. By Christian Legal Centre</description>
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      <title>Festival of Praise: Highland Harmony</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Highland Harmony Singers are celebrating the group's 10th Anniversary with a Festival of Praise in the Free North Church, Inverness. All Welcome! By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>H+I mission team returns from Ireland</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A team of young people from the Highlands and Islands has just returned from a mission trip to Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. By Donald Buchanan</description>
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      <title>Media Group fight for Christian Freedoms</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>PREMIER CHRISTIAN MEDIA has issued proceedings against the Government in the High Court over an issue of Christian freedoms.
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      <title>Thank God: someone has said it at last</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>It is very very sad that it needs to be said. It's also very sad that no one has said it before. It's only an American who could say it: at last someone has..

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      <title>Kundalini spirits in the church?</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Andrew Strom has expressed strong concerns about what he sees as the worst invasion in church history of deceiving spirits into the body of Christ. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Prayer for Revival prayer luncheons</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Each month there are Prayer Luncheons held at the Drumossie Hotel for pastors and leaders and their wives. The focus is on prayer, along with lunch and a guest speaker. By Perth Christian Centre</description>
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      <title>Pakistani Christians being raped and killed</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Pakistani believer and site member of Christians Together and reports of much trouble in his country. Please pray for him and other believers there. By Khuram/Christian Solidarity Worldwide</description>
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      <title>What's on the spiritual radar screen?</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A a verse from the second book of Chronicles (7:14) makes a call to "turn from our wicked ways". A 20th-century radar scan makes some suggestions.
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      <title>The enemy is within the church</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A messianic jewish leader has called for urgent prayer for his country in the face of international hostility and major enemies within the Christian camp. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Scottish Christian Party: Questions and Answers</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Dr. Donald Boyd who stood as a candidate for the Scottish Christian Party in the 2010 General Election responds to questions about the SCP. By Christians Together/Donald Boyd</description>
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      <title>Should Christians be involved in politics?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Some Christian groupings believe that as followers of Christ belong to a better world they should not be involved in the political scene. Others think differently.
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      <title>Plans to abolish the Act of Settlement</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The coalition government has shelved plans to abolish the Act of Settlement. Repeal of this Act would fundamentally influence how we are governed under God. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Trip to the Holy Land 2010/2011</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Leo Rose gives an update on the plans to travel to Israel in January 2011 for a tour of the Holy Land with two pricing options. By Leo Rose</description>
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      <title>Prospect of a Gay Bishop: a Scottish response</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With the controversies in both the Anglican Communion and the Church of Scotland, one Kirk member has written to another. By One Kirk friend to another</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The PWAMM Challenger bus has been working in Ullapool alongside a local congregation to take the Gospel to that Wester Ross community. By People With A Mission Ministries</description>
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      <title>Beauly Baptists moving to larger premises</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A young Baptist Church which originally located in Beauly has grown to the point of having to relocate to a Primary School serving a neighbourging village. By Peter Wilson</description>
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      <title>Cardiologist's prayer raises man from the dead</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Through a prayer prompted by the Holy Spirit, cardiologist Doctor Chauncey Carndall witnessed God bringing a man who had died brought back to life. By Gospel for Asia/Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Reality Coordinator/Developer vacancy</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Reality Adventure Works in Scotland is looking for a staff member in the Highlands to continue the work with young people with social communication difficulties. By Richard Morrison</description>
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      <title>Christians are being robbed of their faith</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Cessationist teaching is robbing Jesus’ disciples of a fully-orbed faith and can result in Christians turning towards dangerous ‘remedies’ on health issues.
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      <title>Afghan Christians urgent need of prayer</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Afghan Christian Community has just written an open letter to the body of Christ worldwide outlining the great persecution they are facing in their own land. By Afghan Christian Community</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The decision to move the 'Strathpeffer' Convention to Inverness has caused some eyebrows to be raised. The organisers respond to some of the questions being asked. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Women Across The Highlands day conference in November with speakers and seminars is aimed at encouraging Christian women in their walk of faith. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Attempts to 'bury' a spoof video exposing the lie behind the motives and actions of the  'peace activists' aboard the 'mercy' ship bound for Gaza have backfired. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Churches on Skye have got together to organise a 2-day Christian Music Festival with bands from Britain and America and a series of related activities over the period.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A DVD is now available of Chuck Cohen speaking to a meeting in Inverness and giving a personal interview on the place of Israel in God's purposes By Christians Together / Thistle Channel TV</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>From prison cell, through Christian policeman to Jesus Christ. Barry Morrison from Inverness was rescued by the love of God from a life of crime, drugs and despair. By Barry Morrison</description>
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      <title>Tain YMCA goes World Cup Crazy!</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Amongst all the excitement surround the World Cup, the young people in Tain are embarking on a series of 'football madness' events around this year's FIFA 2010 football competition.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Jesus House Inverness which is part of the Redeemed Christian Church of God is hosting a 2-day focus on prayer with an All Night Prayer Service and a Prayer Conference in Inverness at the end of June.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Watching the daily news footage of the conflicts in Iran and Afghanistan it is easy to forget the price that soldiers and their families pay in terms of the worry and loss that separation brings. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>CFH(H) prayer for healing in the Manna House</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Christian Fellowship of Healing (Highland) are now available on Monday evenings in the Manna House for those in need of prayer for God's healing in their lives.
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      <title>A great shaking</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/200572/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Is_there_any/A_great_shaking.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>International Bible teacher Lance Lambert who lives in Israel has given out the following prophetic word which has been placed before international church leaders. By Lance Lambert</description>
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      <title>James Bond, Putin and Ezekiel</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/124108/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Is_there_any/James_Bond_Putin.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/124108/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Is_there_any/James_Bond_Putin.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Word of God prophesies an event – still future – wheverby a coalition of nations will mount a combined military attack on Israel. Geo-political developments in the region need to viewed through the lens of Ezekiel's forecast. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Congolese Macedonian call; a Highland response</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/199158/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Congolese_Macedonian_call.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/199158/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Congolese_Macedonian_call.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>As a result of a 'random' e-mail, a team from the Highlands is set to depart on a ministry trip to the Congo and to believers there amongst Pygmy tribes. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Festival of Praise; Singing in the City 2010</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/198308/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Music_Praise_Worship/Festival_of_Praise.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Annual Festival of Praise. The choir will also be 'Singing in the City' in Church Street and hosting an After Church rally. By Inverness and District Gospel Male Voice Choir</description>
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      <title>The Miracle of Dunkirk: 70 years on</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/200052/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/The_Miracle_of.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/200052/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/The_Miracle_of.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Trumpet Sounds for Britain is a trilogy - latterly published as a single volume - which chronicles the hand of God in our nation over the centuries and includes a truly prophetic call to us today. By David E. Gardner</description>
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      <title>Alpha Vision Evening</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/198304/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Reaching_Out/Alpha_Course/Alpha_Vision_Evening.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>'Let's make Jesus the Talk of the Highlands' is the call behind a 'Vision Evening' including a talk from Alpha Scotland Directory, Paul Davie. By Jane Munro</description>
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      <title>Highland Holiday Club Network Training Day</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/195852/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Church_Family/Children/Highland_Holiday_Club.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A training and refresher day is being offered in Inverness for both seasoned and new workers involved with the Highland Holiday Club Network. Sign up as an individual or as a group by 25 May 2010. By Annette Maclean</description>
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      <title>The Reformation: they think it's all over; it is now</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/199086/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/The_Reformation_they.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/199086/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/The_Reformation_they.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Reformation has been cancelled. A Stornoway-born and recent Church of Scotland Moderator Rev. Sheilagh Kesting has proclaimed a ‘first’ in a post-Reformation pact with the Roman Catholic Church. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>A plague on all your houses</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/191401/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Is_there_any/A_plague_on.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/191401/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Is_there_any/A_plague_on.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Rev. Dr. Clifford Hill gives a summary view of the context and reaction to the General Election and the spiritual implications of what we are seeing around us in the nation and the world. By Rev. Dr. Clifford Hill</description>
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      <title>Global Day of Prayer 2010: Pentecost Sunday</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/197341/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Prayer/Global_Day_of.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/197341/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Prayer/Global_Day_of.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>On Pentecost Sunday thousands of believers across the world will be meeting in various places to celebrate and pray for a fresh outpouring of His Spirit upon their nations.
 By Ernie Gibson</description>
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      <title>A post-election interview</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/198005/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Western_Isles/A_post_election.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/198005/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Western_Isles/A_post_election.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In a wide-ranging interview, Murdo Murray - an Independent Christian candidate in the 2010 General Election - shares his personal experiences on the campaign trail. By Murdo Murray / Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Volunteers urgently needed for work with young people</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/193573/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Volunteers_urgently_needed.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/193573/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Volunteers_urgently_needed.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Christian charity is urgently looking for volunteers (young and older) to work with children across the Highlands who have social, emotional or communication problems. By Reality Adventure Works</description>
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      <title>Beyond the Election</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/196568/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Beyond_the_Election.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/196568/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Beyond_the_Election.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The extent of Britain's national debt and the scale of the problem that the new government – in whatever form it takes – will be faced with. By Philip Wren</description>
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      <title>Chit Chat Meeting - A 'Kitchen Range' Summer</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/194092/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Chit_Chat_Meeting.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/194092/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Chit_Chat_Meeting.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A demonstration of Kitchen Range gadgets and preparation of tasty summer foods by Louisa from Kitchen Range, Dingwall. By Tracey Paterson</description>
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      <title>HTC - May teaching events</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/193512/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/HTC_May_teaching.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/193512/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/HTC_May_teaching.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The HTC are holding a series of teaching events in the Highlands, Islands and Grampian with Rev. Dr. Noel Due and Rev. Hector Morrison By Highland Theological College</description>
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      <title>Franklin Graham disinvited from Pentagon Prayer</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/195301/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Franklin_Graham_disinvited.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/195301/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Franklin_Graham_disinvited.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An invitation to Franklin Graham to speak at the Pentagoon on the National Day of Prayer has been withdrawn following objections from a 'watchdog' group. By Stars and Stripes / Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Christians' livelihoods under threat</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/193968/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_livelihoods_under.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/193968/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_livelihoods_under.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>As the liberal elite in the political, media and the legal establishment increasingly move against God's principles, Christians are finding their very livelihoods at risk. By Watchman</description>
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      <title>Local GP stands as SCP candidate in 2010</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/195305/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Local_GP_stands.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/195305/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Local_GP_stands.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Donald Boyd, an Inverness General Practitioner is standing as a candidate for the Scottish Christian Party at the forthcoming 2010 General Election. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Christian Lewisman stands for election</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/195304/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Western_Isles/Christian_Lewisman_stands.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/195304/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Western_Isles/Christian_Lewisman_stands.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Hebridean businessman Murdo Murray launches his 2010 General Election bid for the Western Isles standing as an independent candidate. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Assisted suicide and euthanasia: are you concerned?</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/194642/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Assisted_suicide_and.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/194642/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Assisted_suicide_and.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Consideration of Margo Macdonald MSP's End of Life Assistance (Scotland) Bill ends on 12 May. Bill Baird of CARE Scotland urges: "Write now". By Bill Baird: CARE for Scotland</description>
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      <title>Election 2010: Hustings meeting in Moray</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/194516/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Election_2010_Hustings.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/194516/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Election_2010_Hustings.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An open election hustings organised by Moray churches to allow the electorate the opportunity to question the candidates standing for the seat.
 By Moray churches</description>
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      <title>Election 2010: Hustings meeting in Inverness</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/193719/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Election_2010_Hustings.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/193719/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Election_2010_Hustings.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Local churches are holding a Hustings Event for the Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey Consitutuency. Send in your questions. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>The Archeology of the Bible</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/187685/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/The_Archeology_of.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/187685/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/The_Archeology_of.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>John Sode-Woodhed is due to give a presentation on Biblical Archeology and an introduction to the recently-established Israeli Education Forum. By Culduthel Christian Centre</description>
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      <title>Judges biased against Christians say churchmen</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/193722/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Judges_biased_against.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/193722/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Judges_biased_against.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In an unprecedented move, senior Church figures are forcing a showdown over concerns that most senior judges are prejudiced against Christianity.
 By Christian Concern for our Nation</description>
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      <title>What is Man?: Creation Weekend</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/193617/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/What_is_Man.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/193617/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/What_is_Man.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Dr. Bert Cargill, a senior figure from the academic world is to give a series of talks on the subject of creation/evolution in Culloden Gospel Hall over a forthcoming weekend period.
 By Culloden Gospel Hall</description>
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      <title>A Creation/Evolution Public Lecture</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/193615/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/A_Creation_Evolution.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/193615/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/A_Creation_Evolution.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Dr Bert Cargill, a senior figure from the academic world is to deliver a lecture entitled 'Why on earth - unlikely accident?'  in Inverness on the subject of creation/evolution.
 By Culloden Gospel Hall</description>
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      <title>Lead us not into temptation. Please.</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/192727/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Lead_us_not.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/192727/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Lead_us_not.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Are current concerns being exploited in a money-making fashion that gives the enemy of God a potential foothold into the lives of His people?
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      <title>God at work in the Silent Witness 2010</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/192575/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Reaching_Out/God_at_work.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/192575/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Reaching_Out/God_at_work.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>God was at work in the hearts of shoppers during the Good Friday Silent Witness in Inverness city centre this Easter. Watch a short video of the outreach. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Launch of Declaration of Christian Conscience</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/192519/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Launch_of_Declaration.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/192519/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Launch_of_Declaration.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Thirty senior Christian leaders, including a former Archbishop of Canterbury, launched a Christian Manifesto on Easter Sunday entitled Westminster 2010. There is an opportunity to  sign. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Supporting Christian guesthouse operators.</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/170647/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Letters_to_the/Supporting_Christian_guesthouse.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/170647/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Letters_to_the/Supporting_Christian_guesthouse.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Relating to Chris Graylings comments on gay couples in B and B premises, Tom Forrest of Kinlochewe and David Robertson have now written to the papers. By Tom Forrest/David Robertson</description>
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      <title>Internet Evangelism Day - 25 April 2010</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/192564/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Reaching_Out/Internet_Evangelism_Day.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/192564/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Reaching_Out/Internet_Evangelism_Day.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Churches and Christians are being encouraged to communicate the Gospel in cyberspace through an initiative of the Internet Evangelism Coalition. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Noel Richards In Concert</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/179516/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Music_Praise_Worship/Noel_Richards_In.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Noel Richards, the very well known Christian musician/songwriter is due to make a 'first visit' to Inverness when he will give a concert at Culduthel Christian Centre. By David Maclean</description>
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      <title>Pastoral Skills Course</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/179840/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Pastoral_Skills_Course.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/179840/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Pastoral_Skills_Course.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>GHOBE is offering courses of training in Pastoral Skills to those who have a calling and gifting in this area of ministry within the body of Christ. By GHOBE Ministry</description>
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      <title>Inverness Churches bring help to money issues</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/178373/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Pastoral_Care/Help_within_the/Inverness_Churches_bring.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/178373/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Pastoral_Care/Help_within_the/Inverness_Churches_bring.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A project to allow local churches to bring help in the area of handling personal finance and debt issues has been launched and is actively growing the project. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Potential Triggers Everywhere</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/192061/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Is_there_any/Potential_Triggers_Everywhere.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In our inter-connected and unstable world it doesn't take much to create global shockwaves. EVR surveys some of the trigger points.
 By Wilfred Hann/Eternal Values Review</description>
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      <title>Did the cock crow that morning?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In the tarnished arena of politics the dilemma for the Christian is how to bring Christian influence to the world without becoming polluted by the world. By Watchman</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>What's needed for disciples of Jesus Christ to fulfil the Great Commission of taking the Gospel to the world? Are we effectively engaging in the task?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A former SCP Scottish elections candidate is to stand as an independent at the forthcoming General Elections. In response the SCP have withdrawn from plans to contest the seat. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Street preacher Shawn Holes, an American Baptist, was apprehended, jailed and fined in the course of preaching the Gospel in Glasgow By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A conference in London saw Baroness Cox and legal experts call Christians to stand up and make their voices heard by those who govern our nation. By CCFON/CLC</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Rev. Alex Muir was very well known for a wide variety of reasons, across Scotland and beyond. A preacher, teacher, revivalist, historian, musician, song-writer. By John Muir/Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Alex Muir's concluding article on revivals in the Scottish Highlands was published just before his Homecall to Glory in March 2010. A tribute will be published elsewhere (d.v.) By Alex Muir/Sword Magazine</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>One month after the quake, a nation that was dedicated to Satan has been called by the Haitian president to three days of fasting and prayer to God. By Jerry Miel</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Families, adults, youth and children are once again warmly invited to come and share with other believers in the Seder (Passover meal). There is no charge. By Leo Rose</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Western leaders have responded to the credit crisis by borrowing Islamic finance and thus rendering their countries captive to Shari'a rules and regulations. By Philip Wren</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Living Oasis are hosting a 'Vision Lunch' for Highland leaders from local churches and Christian organisations to outline and gather responses to the way forward. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The new Living Oasis  bookshop was formally opened on Saturday by Rev. Prof. Andrew McGown who addressed a packed gathering before unveiling a plaque. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Are publicly-funded agencies acting against the long-term public interest in their refusal to provide support funding for the Beechwood House alcohol unit? By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Alex Muir continues his study of how the Holy Spirit works in revivals by focussing on the 19th-century Scottish Highlands.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Pakistani-born Sufi scholar Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has issued a fatwa denouncing terrorism and describing those involved as 'unbelievers'. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A comment from across the pond on the [lost] battle to preserve traditional Judeo-Christian values. But it's not just in America that we see these things.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Charles Gardner reports on the chaos in our world and gives a view of current events from Middle East expert Lance Lambert who lives in Israel. By Lifebite News</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>As we move towards a General Election and the UK moves steadily further away from Christian values, are we seeing a US-style politicised Christianity emerging? By Watchman</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>All women are warmly invited to the next Women's Aglow meeting, and to bring their friends to hear of how God has worked in women's lives. By Katherine Innes</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Spirit of God touched the lives of many Caithness school pupils when the bandwithnoname performed at outreach concerts in Wick and Thurso. By Kenny Cormack</description>
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      <title>A Strong Letter to the Apostles</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>As a follow-on to the 'Lakeland Outpouring' Andrew Strom writes in strong terms to the Apostles in North America. By Andrew Strom</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>As part of the 2010 World Day of Prayer, people from over 180 countries are to worship and pray on the common theme “Let everything That Has Breath Praise God”.
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      <title>Strictly Come Praying</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>It’s back! Last year young people from all across the Highlands joined together for a time of reaching out to God in praise and prayer. Here is another chance to Strictly Come Praying: don't miss it.
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      <title>Taming the Tiger</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Raised in China, Tony Anthony was a Kung Fu international champion and elite bodyguard. However he ended up an angry and violent man until his life was turned around. By Culduthel Christian Centre</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Chris Hill met Jean Darnall when she was in the UK in the 60/70s. In a recent visit to America he recorded a 30 minute interview with her. By C &amp;amp; L Ministries</description>
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      <title>The spiritual condition of the United States</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Ken Ham from Answers in Genesis gave a challenging address to a worldwide audience earlier this week when he examined the spiritual health of America. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Christianity Explored Training Conference</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/180270/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Christianity_Explored_Training.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/180270/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Christianity_Explored_Training.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christianity Explored is a video-based outreach programme. This course will give an overview and insight into the dynamic of running the course. By Christianity Explored</description>
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      <title>Do Faith and Politics mix?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>As a General Election approaches,  columnist James Knight asks how far should Christians delve into the world of politics and what effects their influence might have.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Following on from the 'Connect Scotland' prayer walk in the summer of 2007, Pray for Scotland are seeing prayer groups springing up across the nation. By Ernie Gibson</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An Annual Celebration in March will focus on the work of HIYFC and include the Introduction of Neil Campbell the new Centre Director.
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      <title>An opportunity to grow in ministry</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Highland fellowship is again running a Bible-based training programme for men to grow in their faith and develop their forms of ministry in the body of Christ. By IBC/Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Despite anti-conversion laws, Muslims are turning to Christ in an amazing move of the Spirit in Algeria. A pastor reports packed churches and 800% growth.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The HTC has welcomed a new member of staff. Jason Maston who comes originally from America joins the HTC from a post in Aberdeen 
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christian music group thebandwithnoname is due to play at outreach events in both Wick and Thurso High Schools By Kenny Cormack</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>'Jump' is a creative praise and worship event for primary aged children who attend SU groups, kids clubs and/or church groups in Inverness and surrounding areas. By Chris Watt</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Lord Mackay takes a 'Look Back' at the Highland Festival outreach in the summer of 2009 by Luis Palau, members of his team and our local churches By Lord James Mackay</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An evening with Paul Jones and Fiona Hendley with songs, humour and insights into their lives and faith. A great chance to invite your friends. By Culduthel Christian Centre</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Margo Macdonald MSP who is suffering from Parkinson's disease is proposing a bill to allow assisted suicide. Now is the time to make your views known. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An opportunity to come and hear about what God has done in the life of one women. All women are welcome to this evening of fellowship and outreach. By Aglow</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>CCC are hosting a Community Quiz and inviting teams of 4 from churches and local communities. The purpose is to raise funds for a trip to India. By Culduthel Christian Centre</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In a humilating defeat for Harriet Harman's Equality Bill, Peers voted 216 to 178 in favour of Lady O’Cathain’s amendment to retain existing legislation. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In the second of a 4-part article Alex Muir continues the story of how God has worked in the Highlands and Inverness through Rev. Robert Bruce By Alex Muir/Sword Magazine</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With a General Election looming both local and national churches and organisations are gearing up. Ian Ross and Bill Baird are two who are getting going. By Ian Ross/Bill Baird/Christians Together</description>
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      <description>All women are warmly invited to the nextt Chit Chat meeting at Culduthel Christian Centre. Come and bring a friend and listen to an interesting speaker. By Tracey Paterson</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A retired art teacher has written to Lord Waddington to express his support and his concern over the implications of the proposed Equality Bill. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>GHOBE Ministries are hosting a series of sessions entitled 'The Case for Faith' based on Lee Strobel's investigative work and DVD of that title. All are warmly invited. By GHOBE Ministries</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An amazing move of the Holy Spirit is bringing many young people to faith in Christ. They then go out into their street and communities to reach out to others. By Dr. Mike Story</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Every believer is encouraged by the Lord of the church to discern what the Holy Spirit is saying to the body of Christ. I don't know about you, but this is where I am at. By The Editor</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Are our hopes and beliefs based on traditions, theological constructs and even paperback best-sellers - or the Word of God? Corrie Ten Boom invites the question. By Corrie Ten Boom</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Inverness Street Pastors are now looking for more volunteers to assist in the work. Two information evenings are now planned to help you learn more. By Street Pastors / Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Scottish Christian Party is hoping to field a candidate in the forthcoming general election and a contest is to held in the early new year to select a candidate. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Reality Adventure Works offers a chance to come and hear of the organisation's work with young people generally and the developments within the Highland area. By Richard Morrison</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A former Russian dissident and political prisoner speaks candidly of his past experience and his perception of what is happening in Europe. By Vladimir Bukovsky</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Study Bible can be a very useful and convenient tool in exploring the Word of God. However there is a very real and unavoidable danger when using one. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Prime Minister Gordon Brown has had to apologise to Israel concerning an arrest warrant issued by a British court against former Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Ever have trouble getting to grips with the 'Evolution versus Creation' debate?. Philip Wren says, don't leave it to the scientists - and don't leave evolution's lies to your children. By Philip Wren</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Alimjan Yimit has been sentenced to 15 years in prison on the apparently contrived charge of "providing state secrets to overseas organizations." By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Inverness Street Pastors launched in January 2008. This is a report from one of the team and carries a flavour of what the ministry is about. By A Street Pastor</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Life without computers is now almost unimaginable; but there are many of us  who find all these things confusing. Perhaps you can help others with tips etc. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Case against Christian couple thrown out</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Whilst the charges against the Christian owners of a guest house has been thrown out, the case raises serious questions about how the case ever went as far as it did. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Healing ministry: seasonal update report</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Jim Rettie gives a seasonal update report on the work of the Fellowship of Christian Healing (Highland) over the past year.
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      <title>VeggieTales: Saint Nicholas</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Story of Joyful Giving! Find out as the Veggies discover the true joy of giving to others -- at Christmas time and throughout the year!
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Inverness and District Gospel Male Voice Choir have a series of events planned over the Christmas 2009 season in the Dingwall and Inverness areas. By Male Voice Choir</description>
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      <title>Army chief says God saved his life four times</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Former Head of the British Army, General Sir Richard Dannatt, who spoke up for his soldiers believes God saved his own life four times. By Andrew Halloway</description>
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      <title>Arab priest targetted by Al Queda for spreading the Gospel</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Father Zakaria Botros is a Coptic priest preaching the Gospel and is being so used of God that he has had a multi-million dollar price placed on his head. By Joel Rosenberg</description>
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      <title>It's simply the arithmetic!</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>As ethic demographics change rapidly Christians have a great opportunity to share the love of Christ with those of different cultures. But time is running out. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>The minarets won't come to the mountains</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Swiss vote to support a ban on minarets has been decried by politicians and pundits alike. But the outcome embodies a growing unease. By Watchman</description>
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      <title>Evil Spirits dominate, manipulate, intimidate</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Paul wrote that 'our struggle is not against flesh and blood ....but against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil..' By Sandy Shaw</description>
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      <title>Irena Sendler: a true prize winner</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A young Polish Roman Catholic woman who worked fearlessly to save Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII is to be honoured in a film. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Reports from Romania</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Over the summer period a number of folk from the Highlands made trips to Romania in connection with pastoral and outreach activities in that country. By Various</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A special 'Jump' event for the whole family. It would be great to see you and your family come along to Inshes Church and join in a time of praise. By Chris Watt</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christian Education Support Group meetings  and a library are open to those interested. See details of next meetings in November and December. By Rebecca Tidey/Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christian preacher John Piper faces up to Barak Obama's backing for new legislation offering government financial support for abortion By Watchman</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Scottish Reformation Society are hosting a series of meetings over the Winter 2009 / Spring 2010 period in Inverness to which all are warmly invited. By Scott Melhuish</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christians have aired their sorrow and concern about a publicly-funded play in Glasgow entitled 'Jesus, Queen of Heaven'. By Christian Institute / Brian Ross</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Lisbon Treaty which many regard as an EU Constitution in disguise has now been ratified. Brian Ross ponders the development in the context of God's greater purposes. By Brian Ross</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Paul Moore was sacked by HBOS for criticising the company's risky lending. His wife assured him of 'God's plan' and he subsequently blew the whistle on the company's dealings. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Alex Buchanan was, while in active ministry, a pastor, author, teacher and pastor to pastors in the UK and beyond. He gave out this prophesy in July 1975 while working with Leeds City Mission. By Alex Buchanan</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>CARE are urging Christians to write to their representatives is support of pending legislation which is designed to protect the mis-treatment of women in the face of increasind demand for paid sex in the UK. By CARE</description>
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      <title>The Goldstone Report: believe it if you like</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The recently-published Goldstone report investigated Israel's actions against Hamas in Gaza: guess who are the bad guys? But when one man spoke, the room fell silent. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>The Light Party; an alternative to Halloween</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>As an alternative to Halloween, Dingwall Baptist Church are hosting a fun-night for Primary-age children with a clown, games and optional fancy dress. By Dingwall Baptist Church</description>
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      <title>Prayer Meeting (praying for young people)</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Youth for Christ are organising an opportunity for Christians of all ages to gather informally and pray for young people. By Neil Campbell</description>
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      <title>Alpha Marriage Course; couple relationships</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>CityLife Church in Inverness are running the Alpha Marriage Course for those who would you like their relationship to be the best it can be. By CityLife Church</description>
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      <title>Growing leaders: training the trainers course</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Chris Kellock of the Church Pastoral Aid Society recently visited Inverness to outline a forthcoming 'Training the Trainers' leadership training day in Perth. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>IGNITE Event - praise and outreach</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/167412/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Music_Praise_Worship/IGNITE_Event_praise.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The IGNITE team are hosting another praise and outreach music event in Inverness featuring the Ignite Event Band and teaching from Steve Levy from Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Swansea. By IGNITE Team</description>
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      <title>R U 2 bi C 2?</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/167151/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/R_U_2.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/167151/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/R_U_2.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Satan wants us to be either flat on our backs or run off our feet. Jesus invited his first disciples to 'Come apart..' If we don't we risk coming apart. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Suffering Church Sunday - November 2009</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/167030/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Suffering_Church_Sunday.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Barnabas Fund  is encouraging church congregations to set aside a Sunday in November to remember those who are being persecuted for their faith. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>YMCA 150th Anniversary: CONNECT Concert</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/166801/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Music_Praise_Worship/Musicians/YMCA_150th_Anniversary.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A night of praise and music as part of the Inverness YMCA 150th Anniversary year; with the launch of Tommie Mackay's new 'Soul Bearing' album. By Inverness YMCA/CYC</description>
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      <title>New EU legislation threat to Christian liberty</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/166772/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/New_EU_legislation.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A law expert explains how new EU legislation could criminalise Christians on the basis of third parties claiming to be 'harrassed'. By Christian Concern for Our Nation</description>
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      <title>HTC Autumn/Winter public events</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Highland Theological College which has its main base in Dingwall is hosting a series of meetings, events and lectures. All are most welcome. By Highland Theological College</description>
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      <title>Inverness Gideons Annual Meeting</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162874/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Inverness_Gideons_Annual.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>All and any who are interested in the work of the Gideons International (Inverness branch) are warmly invited to the 2009 Annual Meeting By James Wallace</description>
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      <title>Bibles for Brazil: SBS Celebration Dinner/Auction</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/164476/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Bibles_for_Brazil.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/164476/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Bibles_for_Brazil.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Scottish Bible Society is to host a Celebration Dinner and Auction for thanksgiving, fellowship and fund-raising for the work in Brazil. By Alasdair Moodie / SBS</description>
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      <title>Danger! Peace and Unity ahead!</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/161475/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Danger_Peace_and.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/161475/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Danger_Peace_and.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In a world threatened by war and division, who can ignore the cries for peace. And the global community is certain of where the trouble lies. By Sword Magazine</description>
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      <title>Revivals in the Highlands: Part 1</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/164548/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Revivals_in_the.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/164548/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Revivals_in_the.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Rev. Alex Muir has researched how God has worked in the past and speaks of revivals as something that we can long for but not generate. By Alex Muir/Sword Magazine</description>
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      <title>A Warning from Wick</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/164515/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/A_Warning_from.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/164515/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/A_Warning_from.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A 'vacancy' crisis in Wick raises some serious questions for ministry in the body of Christ at large regarding the building up of God's people. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>The Blindness of Revelation</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/164000/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/The_Blindness_of.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/164000/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/The_Blindness_of.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Can visits from God leave us blinded or resistant even to subsequent moves of the Holy Spirit? By Steve Taylor</description>
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      <title>Tommie Mackay's YMCA Anniversary Album</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/163720/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Music_Praise_Worship/Musicians/Tommie_Mackays_YMCA.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/163720/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Music_Praise_Worship/Musicians/Tommie_Mackays_YMCA.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Tommie Mackay's new Soul Bearing album is due for release in October as part of the Inverness YMCA 150th anniversary Celebration Concert By Christians Together/YMCA</description>
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      <title>Convention S1-S6 Youth Event</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/163780/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Church_Family/Youth/Convention_S1_S6.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/163780/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Church_Family/Youth/Convention_S1_S6.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A youth event as part of the Scottish Northern Convention. An evening with worship, videos, games, chat and challenged. Book stall available By Chris Watt</description>
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      <title>Scottish Northern Convention</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162750/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Scottish_Northern_Convention.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162750/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Scottish_Northern_Convention.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Scottish Northern Convention comes around again. It is held in Castle Street Church of Scotland, Dingwall with main speakers Ted Donnelly and Jonathan Prime. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>South African Anglicans join in 'Confessing'</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/163356/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/South_African_Anglicans.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/163356/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/South_African_Anglicans.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>South African Anglicans have affirmed their fidelity to biblical orthodoxy by following the example of churches in Scotland, England and North America. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Gary Kah speaks on the Coming World System</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/163778/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Gary_Kah_speaks.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/163778/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Gary_Kah_speaks.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Author and speaker Gary Kah speaking at a special one-day pastors, leaders and spouses' conference  about governments plans to implement a 'New World Order'. By People with a Mission Ministries</description>
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      <title>Alness Men's Breakfast; SCMM and Baptists reaching out</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162848/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Easter_Ross/Alness_Mens_Breakfast.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162848/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Easter_Ross/Alness_Mens_Breakfast.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In association with Alness Baptist Church, Scottish Christian Men's Ministry is holding an outreach Men's Breakfast with a speaker and Christian musicians. By Alness Baptist Church / SCMM</description>
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      <title>David Wilkerson's anguish</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162777/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Is_there_any/David_Wilkersons_anguish.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162777/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Is_there_any/David_Wilkersons_anguish.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A recent message from David Wilkerson has arrived from a number of different sources, each suggesting that Wilkerson's message is worthy of a listening. By David Wilkerson</description>
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      <title>Inverness Aglow Meeting - September 2009</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162787/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Archive/Inverness_Aglow_Meeting.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162787/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Archive/Inverness_Aglow_Meeting.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The womens' Aglow meetings offer an opporutunity for outreach and encouragement for Christian women in the area. Come and bring a friend. By Katherine Innes</description>
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      <title>Release International: the persecuted Church</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162731/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Release_International_the.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162731/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Release_International_the.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Scottish Development Manager for Release International is due to speak in Inverness on her experiences working with the persecuted church around the world. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Chris Watt works 'Out of the Box'</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162728/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/IV_People_News/Chris_Watt_works.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162728/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/IV_People_News/Chris_Watt_works.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Following a 4-year season as Youth Worker with Hilton Parish Church Chris Watt is moving full-time on to a project entitled 'Out of the Box'.
 By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>The Art of Hearing God</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162726/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/The_Art_of.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162726/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/The_Art_of.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A course on "The art of hearing God" which is described as being "biblically based and aims to help develop greater intimacy with Him." By Kings Fellowship</description>
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      <title>Harry Reid speaking on the Reformation</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162729/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Harry_Reid_speaking.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162729/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Harry_Reid_speaking.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Dr. Harry Reid speaking in Inverness Old High Church on his latest book 'Reformation: The Dangerous Birth of the Modern World.'
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      <title>Seer Training: Christian or mysticism</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162648/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Seer_Training_Christian.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162648/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Seer_Training_Christian.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A church in Scotland which is part of a mainstream denomination is running a course on Seer Training. Is this forward thinking or a route into occultic mysticism? By Watchman</description>
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      <title>Minister calls Kirk's Assembly to account</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162562/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Minister_calls_Kirks.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162562/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Minister_calls_Kirks.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A senior Church of Scotland minister has circulated a searing analysis of the Kirk's handling of the sexuality issue at the May 2009 General Assembly. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Megrahi's release: what do you think?</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162073/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Megrahis_release_what.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An opportunity to say what you feel and think. Others from elsewhere in Scotland and from around the world will surely be interested. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Baptisms in the River Ness</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162054/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Reaching_Out/Baptisms_in_the.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/162054/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Reaching_Out/Baptisms_in_the.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Six Christians from Inverness Christian Fellowship made public confession of faith in Jesus Christ and were baptised by immersion in the River Ness. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Beauly Singer-Songwriter tops the charts</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/161824/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Music_Praise_Worship/Musicians/Beauly_Singer_Songwriter.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>John Wilson of 'aLive Ministry' is a Highland-based singer-songwriter who has just hit the top of the New Christian Music charts. By David Maclean</description>
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      <title>Highland pastor's wife on the mend</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/161458/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Highland_pastors_wife.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Highland pastor's wife (Rev. Dr.) Sheila McLaughlan is making a recovery in a German clinic having suffered a stroke when attending a pastors' conference. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Healing Meetings with John Mellor</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christian Fellowship of Healing (Highlands) are sponsoring a number of meetings in the Inverness and Alness areas for those needing God's healing. By Christian Fellowship of Healing</description>
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      <title>Increasing persecution of Pakistani Christians</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/161032/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Increasing_persecution_of.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Pakistani believer who is a member of the Christians Together web site has written to outline the increasing persecution of Christians in his country and to ask for prayer for protection.
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      <title>The Kirk in Crisis: nailing colours to the door</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/160881/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/The_Kirk_in.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A current move by Church of Scotland congregations from across Scotland sets down a very significant marker in terms of a public response to the highly-controversial decisions made by the recent General Assembly. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>A new album from Tommie Mackay</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Tommie Mackay of Inverness YMCA/CYC will soon be launching a new album of Christian songs as part of the Inverness YMCA's 150 year anniversary. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An update report on the pilot Inverness Shelter for the Homeless project with news of plans for this coming winter. By Vivian Roden</description>
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      <title>Womens Aglow Meeting - August 2009</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Women are warmly invited to join in an evening of encouragement and fellowship and hear of how God has worked in the life of others. By Katherine Innes</description>
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      <title>Who is God's choice to stand in the gap?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The recent introduction of Sunday sailings to Lewis has brought the issue of Christian input to public and political affairs into sharper focus, and candidate selection is a vital and unanswered question. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In the wake of the first Sunday ferry sailing to Stornoway, Murdo Murray comments on this historic event and other public and political issues. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Beauly Baptist Church are hosting a musical event with John Wilson of Alive Ministries. All are welcome to this free event with funds going to Scripture Union. By David Maclean</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Matters over which Christians differ are often predicated on 'fundamentals' which, though viewed as sacrosanct, sometimes lack a biblical foundation. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In our microwave dumbed-down culture are enquirers and Christians helped or led into heresy by the easy-read attractions of 'Christian' novels and allegories? By Watchman</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An Alpha Beacon supper in Inverness with guest speaker Paul Davie (Alpha Scotland Director). Book now as places are limited. By Charlie Forbes</description>
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      <title>Loneliness leads leader to the lost</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Christian pastor has re-awakened a dormant drama interest in order to engage the lost and as a counter to personal loneliness.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A couple of 'archive articles' on Sunday activities relating to and prompted by the pressures by hotels, and boats and planes on the traditions of the Hebrides. By The Editor</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The first appointment of an openly-gay minister reveals the extent of the Church of Scotland's sorry departure from biblical orthodoxy. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Have a look at a slide show of pictures taken during the Highland Festival outreach (June 2009) led by Luis Palau and a team from the Luis Palau Association. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Connecting the dots puzzle</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A puzzle to consider over the forthcoming summer holiday period which might help in understanding all that is contained in God's word. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Do you have any pictures or stories relating to the Highland Festival by the Luis Palau Association? Please send them in to become part of the 'testimony 'archive' of how God worked By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Highland Festival (June 2009) drew to a close in a couple of great days in Inverness which saw some glorious sunshine and thousands of people coming along. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Kenny Cormack (Wick) very helpfully supplied some video footage of the Wick/Thurso meetings during the first week of the Luis Palau Highland Festival By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The prospect of Sunday sailings to Stornoway is presenting a host of challenges to traditions, religious views, social habits, people and politicians. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Are the new 'Confessing Fellowships' meeting the needs of the cause of Christ or merely serving as palliatives to feelings of shame and insecurity? By Watchman</description>
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      <title>Luis Palau in the Highlands</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In the second week of Highland Festival pick up some press reports as Luis Palau and his team move towards the activities of this weekend at Bught Park Inverness By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>CMJ Mini Conference</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>International researcher, author and speaker Kelvin Crombie is due to speak at a CMJ Mini Conference in Scotland about the Gentile church and the Jewish people. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Columnist could be stirring hatred?</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Another church leader has written to the Inverness Courier expressing his concern that one of the paper's columnists is stirring up hatred and demeaning God's Son. By Letter to Inverness Courier</description>
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      <title>Highland Festival Latest News</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In the run-up to the Highland Festival with Luis Palau and team, check out the latest news here on the forthcoming programme and events. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Mr. Frank Jenner; the George Street evangelist</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/82079/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Reaching_Out/Mr_Jenner_and/Mr_Frank_Jenner.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The question for our troubled world is the same as it has ever been. The little unknown believer in Sydney put it so well.</description>
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      <title>Youth Inclusive Treasurer vacancy</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/154165/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Archive/Youth_Inclusive_Treasurer.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Youth Inclusive are seeking to appoint a Treasurer to assist in the work with young people i the Hilton and Crown areas of Inverness By Youth Inclusive, Inverness</description>
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      <title>New NessCafe opening in Inverness</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>As part of the continuing and exciting growth in Inverness Christian Youth Centre the 'NESSCAFE' is to be launched on 8 June. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Satellite Christian TV - Blessing or Danger?</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/152761/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Satellite_Christian_TV.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With the spread and reach of Christian TV broadcasting we need to ask the question whether all that we see and hear is trustworthy an true. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>A bridge across an old divide?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In the wake of the Church of Scotland's failure to pronounce on gay ordination, there are signicant signs of Kirk leaders breaking ranks and entering talks with other denominations. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>No bush has a life guarantee</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An historical presence in the soil offers no guarantee for the future. Unhealthy and and unproductive bushes could find that their days are numbered. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Churches to be forced to employ gays</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Churches and other Christian groups will be forced to employ practising gays, transsexuals and civil partners under the Government’s new Equality Bill. By CCFON</description>
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      <title>Logos Hope visit to Edinburgh</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Having called at Edinburgh and Belfast, the first-ever UK visit of OM’s new Logos Hope ship is at the halfway stage.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>If you know anyone out there on planet earth who thinks that there is a simple two-state solution for Israeli/Palestinian politics, please point them to this report. By Stratfor</description>
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      <title>Susan and Joanna: enacted parables for our age</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Two ladies from very different backgrounds in two very different situations inspired millions: they were enacted parables for our age. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Two Inverness ministers have responded to criticism in a city newspaper regarding the Church of Scotland hitting the headlines  on the issue of gay marriage. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Gay adoption critics branded as homophobes</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In a new publication giving information on gay adoption the state-funded British Association for Adoption and Fostering has branded critics of gay adoption as 'retarded homophobes'. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A team from Israel will be giving political, spiritual and experiential insights based on the Word of God and their daily experiences of living in a physical and spiritual war zone. By Ellel Ministries</description>
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      <title>Muslim to head BBC religious broadcasting</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The BBC has appointed Aaqil Ahmed as its first Muslim head of religious programming, following the agnostic Alan Bookbinder who was appointed in 2001
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      <title>Credit crunch and search for ‘meaning of life’</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>New research out this week has revealed that three in four adults are rethinking their core values and big issues like ‘the meaning of life’.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Women for Mission are hosting an open meeting for men and women looking at: Historical and Biblical Israel.
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      <title>Fresh bid to reunite the Kirk and the Free Church</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The media are often theatre; and the above headline from one Scottish daily is suggestive of either high drama or outrageous farce.
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      <title>CFH(H) news and May Nicholson meetings</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Catch up with news from Jim Rettie and his folk - including recent meetings held in the Highlands at which May Nicholson gave her compelling testimony. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Women in the area are warmly invited to an evening of fellowship and outreach as part of the regular series of meetings. By Katherine Innes</description>
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      <title>The Primacy of the Local Church - an oft-subverted truth</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Primacy of the Local Church, as a biblical doctrine, is often rolled out and re-stated when hierarchies stray, but conveniently ignored when peace prevails.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>At the next meeting of the Chit Chat women's group, Susan Appleby will be coming along to talk about the work of Wateraid in Madagascar and Traidcraft. By Tracey Paterson</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Roddy Lightbody, a Highand believer, passes on what he feels He has received recently from the Lord as a word to God's people. By Christians Together</description>
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      <description>Author John Blanchard is due to give a talk entitled "Is God past His Sell-by Date?" at Inshes Church Inverness. The meeting was originally scheduled for June last year By Inshes Church</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Welcome to a new and specially-constructed section of the Christians Together Web site for all your news on the Highland Festival with Luis Palau By The Editor</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With the launch of a new evangelical grouping within the Church of Scotland, we could be seeing a tsunami starting to break upon the shores of the Kirk and the nation. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>At the recent G20 summit and following the meltdown in the world's financial system, leaders are increasingly planning openly for a New World Order. By Tony Pearce</description>
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      <title>Where to the presbyterian church in Scotland?</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Woody Allen might have a 'word' for the Church of Scotland as it meets in General Assembly in May. But in spite of the prognosis there is, and has got to be, hope. By Watchman</description>
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      <title>Precenting and Congregational Singing</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A conference is planned for all those who are interested in precenting God's praise. It runs over a Friday evening and Saturday. By Kenny Maclean</description>
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      <title>Encounter 08/09</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Encounter, the new Christian Youth Event for Inverness and the wider area has a new programme of meetings for the Autumn (2008) through to Summer 2009. By Encounter Team</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A youth (all ages) event by Connect and Highland Harvest with guest speaker Jose Zayas and worship lead by Riptide. Come along if you can. By Tommie Mackay</description>
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      <title>Beauty contestant gives 'wrong' answer</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Miss California ruined her chances of becoming Miss USA by giving the 'wrong' answer to a gay competition judge who asked her opinion on gay marriage. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Christians and Politics; one young preacher's views</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With the increasing hostility of public policy to Godly living, the question of Christian engagement with the politic process is rising on the agenda. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>God-centered evening of inspiring worship, a passionate and relevant message from the Bible, great company, powerful multimedia and more! By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Highland pastor's wife to stand in By-election</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The wife of an Inverness pastor is to stand as a Scottish Christian Party candidate in the forthcoming by-election for Inverness West Ward. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>'Curfews' in the Highlands to tackle rising crime</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Rising levels of public disorder including violent and criminal behaviour is obliging police in the North of Scotland to introduced a quasi-curfew system to control rising crime. By Watchman</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Rick Warren, megachurch purpose-driven pastor and friend of President Obama is enmeshed in controversy regarding his stance on gay marriage. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Dobson to set record straight</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Dr. James Dobson has gone on air in the USA to counter a false impression given by a British newspaper and other media outlets that he has lost and given up the 'culture war'. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Inverness Street Pastors; an update</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Mark Hadfield gives an update just over a year after the launch of Inverness Street Pastors. He speaks of many encouragements and invites involvement. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>2nd Chance</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Clifford Hill senses that God is calling out 40 years after the 'charismatic movement' of the 60s and giving the church a 2nd chance. Check it out. By Clifford Hill</description>
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      <title>40 years on</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Sandy Shaw is a Nairn-based pastor and teacher. He tells his story of how God spoke to him as a young boy; and 40 years after a fresh empowering of the Holy Spirit. By Sandy Shaw</description>
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      <title>Highland Theological College appoints new Principal</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Highland Theological College has appointed Hector Morrison to the position of Principal. Hector has been the acting principal since the beginning of the year. By The Editor</description>
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      <title>Bishop defender of the faith resigns</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In the light of increasing attacks on the Christian faith in the UK, the resignation of Dr. Michael Nazir-Ali is viewed as a loss to the Christian community in the UK. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Car repair cost could rocket if the EU has its way</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Pending changes in EU laws could see car owners across the member nations - especially in rural areas like the Highlands and Islands - facing rocketing costs for car repair. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Dornoch Holiday Bible Club, Easter Holiday</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Dornoch Free Church is hosting their second annual Holiday Bible Club during the second week of the school's Easter Holiday. By Jennifer Murphy</description>
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      <title>Passover Meal 2009</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>You are warmly invited to a Passover (Seder) Meal with Messianic Praise Music and a Passover Presentation. There is no charge and the meal is completely vegetarian By Leo Rose</description>
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      <title>Easter 2009 - Bible Society outreach</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Inverness branch of the Scottish Bible Society are planning a literature outreach on Good Friday in conjunction with the Silent Witness in the city. By Alasdair Moodie</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In keeping with the practice over the years there is an opportunity to stand with other believers in Silent Witness in Inverness city centre on Good Friday By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Anarchists, humanists and religionists united</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The current unrest is seeing Christian organisations getting into dangerous alliances with those who are - to one degree or another - enemies of the Gospel. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>The Media Are The Modern Pulpits</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The mass media are the pulpits of our modern age; and these present excellent opportunities to Christians to express biblical views on the issues of the day. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Evangelicals and Islamists in Common Cause</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A piece in the Spectator has put the spotlight on a critical theological issue for the church and Israel in the present day with respect to God's purposes By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Those whose churches don't have evening services could be interested in a film being shown at Culduthel Christian Centre - How Great is Our God. By Tracey Paterson</description>
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      <title>David Pawson teaching weekend in Skye</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A great opportunity to benefit from an excellent Bible teacher of international standing who invariably imparts sound Biblical teaching and spiritual insights. By The Editor</description>
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      <title>Communicating the Gospel via creative arts</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The CityLife Church (formerly Christian Outreach Centre, Inverness) are hosting a two-day dance outreach for 9-16 year olds during the Easter holidays. By Owen Morris</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Leaders from across the Highlands met in Inverness with Luis Palau the day before a united launch service in Inverness in advance of the Festival planned for June 2009. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>It is not always easy to frame a proper response when someone comes knocking unexpectedly on the door; and it's useful to have some quick pointers. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>No Gay Weddings at Queen Mother's Castle</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Trustees of the Castle of Mey which was owned and used as a holiday home by the Queen Mother have caused a row by refusing to allow civil or gay marriages in the castle. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>World Evangelist to visit the Highlands</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Internationally-known speaker Luis Palau has accepted an invitation from the Highland Christian community to host a region-wide festival in June this year. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>For a 2-week period in February seven Inveress churches opened their doors to accommodate those in the area who were homeless during that time. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Calls for a new global currency</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In the context of the present worldwide economic crisis the calls for a new global currency are emerging from a variety of different and significant sources. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Highland Festival Launch Rally</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>You are warmly invited to a united service 'Highland Festival Launch Rally' in advance of the Luis Palau Association outreach in June 2009. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Roots 2009</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A youth event (S1 - S6) held in Inshes Church on the last Friday of each month during school term time. Teaching, discussion, music, games. By Farquhar Forbes</description>
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      <title>David Wilkerson's latest messages in question?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>David Wilkerson has recently reiterated a word of warning regarding impending calamity: however not everyone is agreed that it is from the Lord. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The wheels were already coming off the megachurch train before the present economic crisis caused it to come crashing into the buffers. By Watchman</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Ekklesia, a self-styled 'religious think-tank' has backed Lib-Dem proposals to oblige faith schools to operate open admission policies and teach on other faiths. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A service of Thanksgiving for the life of Beverley (Bev) Due, wife of Rev. Noel Due will be held in Kinmylies Church on Thursday (19 March 2009) By Hector Morrison</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christian men are warmly invited to come (and bring their friends) to a series of Saturday-morning men's breakfasts at the Kingsview Christian Centre, Inverness By Kingsview Christian Centre</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Reports this week cover stories of Christian workers being intercepted by immigration officials and deported back to the USA. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Pagans from across the world have reacted angrily to suggestions that followers have perpretrated desecrating attacks on Highland churches By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A number of major denominations and Christian organisations have lauched a web-site to counter Government policy which they say promotes gambling addiction. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Free Teaching Day which seeks to provide understanding of how God's healing love can bring freedom from life-crippling fear. By Ellel Scotland</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>CARE For Scotland has produced a DVD showing how the Christian community is providing, a positive input the life of our local schools and seeing it as a vital service. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Strictly Come Praying is a national youth event gathering young people and their leaders to pray for their schools. It's for any and every young person from P7 - S6. Come along! By Annette Maclean</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>New immigration legislation is shutting doors to Christian workers from North America who wish to work in Scotland. And some who are here in the Highlands are having to leave. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Calling all pray-ers, singers and musicians!</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Patricia Bootsma from Canada is to lead a day conference with teaching and practical sessions on the dynamics of prayer with worship. By Kings Fellowship</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The last election is 2 years past; the next one is looming. Is the notion of a Scottish Christian party a viable response to a nation increasingly devoid of salt and light? By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>John Mackay, the International Director of Creation Research is due to speak at two meetings in Wick Baptist Church. Subject: "Was Darwin Right?" By Wick Baptist Church</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The planning for the Summer 2009 Highand Festival outreach is now well in hand with two lead-in events planned for the end of March. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Babel collapsing on people</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A local Christian leader has written to Scottish newspapers on a matter of wide and serious interest, and in a manner to which the person in the street can relate. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Wanted - flat to rent in or near Inverness</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A professional trainee is looking for a one-bedroom flat to rent in Inverness from May 2009 By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Managing the household budget</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>It is good to know at times like these that there is a very helpful range of organisations and resources within the Christian community and elsewhere that can help with personal budgeting By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Every year on the first Friday in March women from around the world join in a World Day of Prayer. Morning and Evening meetings are to be held in Inverness. By Heather Beck</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>You are warmly invited to a Love, Marriage and Family Conference with international speaker John Mackay. There are 3 sessions with a dinner. By Inverness Bible Fellowship</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Following a trip to Israel in December 2008, Tommie Mackay of Inverness YMCA/CYC penned the song 'Oh Jerusalem'. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Highlands and Islands Youth for Christ are looking to recruit a Centre Director to lead the work amongst young people across the area. By HIYFC</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Internation Director Creation Research 2009 is due to speak at an outreach event in Dornoch when he will give his testimony of how he came to Christ and has since debated creation issues world-wide. By Barrie Fairns</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In harmony with gatherings in London and Birmingham, the YMCA in Inverness is to be available for a Day of Prayer and Fasting on Wednesday 25 February By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>State of the Nation: a Call to a Season of Prayer</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Leaders in England are calling for a Season of Prayer and Fasting for the UK. Prayer groups in the Highlands and Islands will want to stand with them. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A group of Christians who gathered to pray and ask God how to connect with their local community found that their prayers were answered very quickly and in an unexpected way.

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      <title>No longer night...</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>I came to realise that the roots of our faith are Hebraic and not Greek: 'built on the foundations of the apostles and the prophets. By Sword Magazine</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A group of Christians in the Lochaber area have been encouraged in their engaging with their community through a recent day conference. By Christians Together - Lochaber</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An Indian evangelical newspaper has asked its readership to pray for terminally-ill reality TV personality Jade Goody. Others have also been sending in their messages of support and prayer. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Roman Catholic priest who believes that Hurricane Katrina was a judgement of God has declined promotion in the face of controversy. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Archbishop of York has publicly expressed his support for a school receptionist facing dismissal because she asked her friends to pray for a situation regarding her daughter. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Dutch politician and party leader has been told by the British Government that he can't enter the country as he represents a "threat to social cohesion". By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Highland Theological College UHI is based in Dingwall and is seeking applications for the post of Principal  to provide leadership in all aspects of the life and running of the College. By Highland Theological College</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A brief overview of the conception, founding and development of the Highland Theological College from its beginnings in Elgin through to the present. By Hector Morrison</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A recent poll of GPs show that a third of GPs are unwilling to implement Government proposals which would see women having abortions in local surgeries. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christian men from Shetland have been making the trip to Belfast for The Mandate Conference; and are  now meeting regulary together in Lerwick By Robert Nicolson</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Angus Buchan is a farmer of Scot's descent who saw 60,000 men gather in South Africa last year. Andrew Strom now sends a follow-up report. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>No one knows how old he was, and a combination of different factors gave rise to a protacted period of debilitating illness which meant that he died in obscurity By The London Times</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Harris Golf Club could be denied financial help from Sportscotland, the Scottish national agency for sport unless the Club agrees to open on Sundays. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Highland health workers including GPs, consultants and nurses show concern for the spiritual needs of those in their care by praying for them - and sometimes with them. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Beauly based Christian musician and worship leader John Wilson,is due to hold a Praise and Worship Evening In Dingwall prior to embarking on his second national tour across the country . By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With the church's track record of anti-semitism through the centuries, it is not altogether usual for a Jew to write so consistently and earnestly in support of Christians. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Less than a third of the British public trusts the media, a new international survey reveals. And recent events have further damaged their reputation. By Christian Institute</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Christian community nurse has been suspended after offering to pray with one of her patients. The patient declined and informed the hospital trust. By Christian Legal Centre/Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The (so-called) Emerging Church presents a confusing picture, and offers huge possibilities for misunderstandings as Christians debate 'church in the 21st century'. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Army chaplain fears 'God' will offend atheists</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A senior army chaplain has removed a Christian Creed from Army services at Sandhurst in case it will offend minority faiths and others who do not believe in God. By The Mail/Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Churchgoing is not in decline, according to figures released by Tearfund today which show that one in four adults in the UK attend church at least once a year. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Scottish Government telling schools to promote ‘gay rights’ has prompted concern that parents will be denied a say in what their children learn. By Christian Institute</description>
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      <title>Marriage and Relationships in the 21st Century</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A half-day conference for anyone who is interested in making a difference in the area of Marriage and Relationships hosted by Inverness C of S Presbytery. By Vivian Roden</description>
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      <title>Grandparents forced to hand children to gay couple</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Edinburgh City Council have forced a couple who wanted to look after their two young grandchildren to hand them over to a gay couple for adoption. By The Scotsman/The Daily Mail/CT</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Faith Mission are due to hold rallies in Easter Ross in Maryburgh, Fortrose and Balintore. The speaker is Rev. Malcolm Macinnes and there will be update reports. By Donnie Macleod</description>
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      <title>DO BELIEVE some of what you DON'T READ in the papers</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Whilst vicious enemies continue to call for Israel's annihilation, Jewish doctors treat and save Palestinian children. But our media don't carry these stories. By Haifa Diarist</description>
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      <title>Search for Alison on iPlayer</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A TV programme of Rev. Kenny and Reta MacDonald's search for their daughter Alison who went missing in Kashmir in 1981 is now available on-line; but hurry By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Scottish missionary imprisoned in The Gambia</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>International Christian Concern have submitted an appeal regarding the Scottish Christian missionary and his wife sentenced to a year of hard labour in The Gambia. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Chit Chat Women's Event</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Chit Chat meetings offer opportunity for women of the community to meet together, enjoy each others company and be inspired. The Faith Like Potatoes film is based on a true story. By Tracey Paterson</description>
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      <title>Launch of Love Orkney</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The launch of Love Orkney seeks to see an inter-denominational presence and focus of praying, caring and sharing throughout the area, and linking to the Lighthouses of Prayer. By Fiona Cowan</description>
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      <title>Rick Warren's prayer at Obama's inauguration</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Pastor Rick Warren prays at the inauguration ceremony of Barak Obama as the incoming 44th President of the United States of America. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Men's meeting at Elgin High</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Brian Irvine to former Scottish International footballer was the guest speaker to a group of over 50 men in Elgin High Church By Neil Sutherland</description>
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      <title>Arab World Facing Collapse</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/137501/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Church_Family/Organisation_Reports_and/Esther_414/Arab_World_Facing.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The current conflict in Gaza is prompting senior politicians in the region to warn that "the Arab world is close to collapse." By Christians Together / Arutz Sheva</description>
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      <title>Lies, d..n lies and media headlines</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In a society which is driven by news headlines, we are being fed a diet of media distortion which is taking us back into the Germany of the 1930s. By Watchman</description>
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      <title>Strathclyde fireman wins 'landmark' case</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Strathclyde fireman has won his legal battle against his bosses after he was punished for refusing to take part in a ‘gay pride’ march. By Christian Institute</description>
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      <title>Euro Parliament calls for abortion and gay marriage</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The European Parliament has passed a resolution which calls for abortion rights and ‘gay marriage’ to be promoted throughout the EU. By Christian Institute</description>
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      <title>Happy Hour(s) at the Manna House</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Manna House cafe in Huntly Street, Inverness holds a fortnightly (Thursdays) time of fellowship, singing, prayer and scripture reading. All welcome!</description>
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      <title>Warren to pray at Obama inauguration</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Rick Warren has been invited to pray at the inauguration of Barak Obama. Many will be listening closely to the pastor's words. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Social Networking Sites the New Home for Porn</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>All parents and carers should be aware of both the benefits, but also the very real down-sides of Social Networks on the internet. Pornography is a principal danger. By Kid-safe Networking</description>
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      <title>MSPs say keep oral sex unlawful for under-16s</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Gordon MacDonald of CARE for Scotland has argued successfully that Government plans to legalise oral sex for children as young as 13 should be scrapped. By Christian Institute</description>
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      <title>Muslim leaders denounce anti-semitism</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Twenty-two prominent British Muslims have signed an open letter to mosques, media outlets and blogs denouncing anti-semitic attacks. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Two Lochs Project is new a charity which has been set up to reach out to teenagers in the Lochaber area; and a youth worker has been appointed. By Hazel Batty</description>
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      <title>Engaging Community</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An afternoon workshop sponsored by Round The Loch Fellwship; for church leaders and Christians interested in working out their faith in the community. By Tony Walters</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>On a cold weekend in November group of almost 40 of us weathered the storms to make it to a coastal tearoom to attend a lighthouses of prayer training. By Sarah Kennedy</description>
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      <title>On-line Training - Advance Notice</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Starting early in 2009 you can receive a daily training unit as part of a multi-national family of people sharing in a unique online training programme. By Ellel Scotland</description>
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      <title>Healing for Men - Free Teaching Day</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>What does it mean to be a man today? How can they father the next generation and be an effective role model for their own children while still suffering the wounding that has come from their own fathers? By Ellel Scotland</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Whilst on a recent (Dec 2008) trip to Israel, Tommie Mackay took this picture over Jerusalem. He has entitled it The Asension; it could equally be entitled The Return. By Leo Rose/Tommie Mackay</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Brechin minister who is in a 'live-in' relationship with another man has been chosen by Queens Cross Church of Scotland in Aberdeen: according to one influential minister, the matter could split the national Kirk. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A series of classes to help you to understand the links between the Old Testament story of God's people and the New Testament story of God's revelation in Jesus Christ. By Marina McKenzie HTC</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Leaders (ministers, elders, prayer and organisation leaders etc.) are invited to indicate an interest in hearing from a pastor from Israel speaking in Inverness By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Elspeth Masson represents the work of Christian Friends of Israel in the Highlands and beyond, believing that God has made an unconditional covenant with the Jewish people. By CFI/CT</description>
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      <title>Galya Greig: an interview</title>
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      <description>Galya Greig has just returned to Inverness following a four-year ministry period in Jerusalem working with CFI. She is en route to America to take up a new work there with WorldWatch Daily By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Why no peace in Israel?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The current and ongoing situation in the Middle East is in much need of prayer; but prayer which is informed by the clear will of God and His prophetic purposes. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>A dangerous ignorance</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Praying for the peace of Jerusalem is just fine. But a recent World Council of Churches initiative could have disasterous consequences. By Watchman</description>
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      <title>Christianity and Other Ways to God</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A recent poll shows alarming levels of wrong belief amongst American 'Christians' - but it's not a problem confined to America. By Watchman</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>You are warmly invited to an evening of Moody and Sankey hymns presented by the Inverness Stedfast Association (former BB members) By Eric Halkett</description>
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      <title>Pope more concerned with Truth than popularity</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Pope Gregory's affirmation of heterosexual marriage has created a backlash from 'Christian', homosexual and 'save the planet' groups. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>You are warmly invited to a Hogmanay Ceilidh at the Inverness CYC/YMCA. Take some food and some friends and enjoy an evening together. By Tommie Mackay</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A DVD of Highland Harmony Singers and Guest Gaelic Precentors includes a range of Psalms in English and Gaelic with scenes taken from around the Highlands By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Reaching out to Christmas shoppers</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A lone street preacher, a Salvation Army band and a church used preaching, music, a choir, drama, speakers and literature distribution to get their message across to the citizens of Glasgow. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Eilidh Clyne was baptised in the River Ness as a believer in and follower of Jesus Christ. She was supported in her public profession of faith by her family and friends. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Employee or servant of God?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A legal conundrum involving a Highland minister and his church has implications for the relationship between the church of Christ and the state - the issue behind the 1843 Disruption. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Westminster Confession of Faith is a creedal document which is placing unbiblical restrictions on believers' remembrance of the Lord's death. By Watchman</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Nairn Free Church have appointed a new minister to this work. Mud (as he likes to be known) is a native of Glasgow and comes with his wife Maggie and their two children. By Nairn Free Church</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Ethan Smith has joined the team at Smithton/Culloden Free Church as a youth worker. Ethan comes with his wife Holly from a previous role in Orlando. By Smithton Culloden Free Church</description>
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      <title>New Oban bookshop for Lochaber Christians</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Sensing a prompting from the Lord, a Christian family in Oban have established a new bookshop in the town as a Kingdom resource in the area By Tony Walters</description>
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      <title>Jobs at Glencoe Outdoor Centre</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Glencoe Outdoor Centre are looking for staff for the 2009 season starting January. The Centre requires a  cook and two trainee instructors. By Tony Walters</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Father and son team Peter and John Wilson are in the process of establishing the Beauly Christian Fellowship as part of the body of Christ in their local area. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>David Wilkerson surveys the present scene in the context of what he earlier anticipated; and poses what he feels is the real issue facing Christians. By David Wilkerson</description>
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      <title>Bible Illuminated - of God or the Devil?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Of God or the devil; the Bible Illustrated published by a Swedish businessman is highly provocative and leaves little scope for ambivalent views. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Indian church leader speaks on Mumbai attacks</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Gospel for Asia President K.P. Yohannan expresses his grief over the Mumbai attacks but cautions about jumping to early conclusions regarding the identity of the attackers. By Gospel for Asia</description>
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      <title>Recital of controversial poems in Welsh Assembly</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The LibDem's culture spokesman has invited a militant atheist to read his controversial anti-Christian poems in the Welsh Assembly building in December. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Violence against Christians in Asia</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/133090/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Current_News/Violence_against_Christians.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Extremists in India are now offering money for those prepared to kill Christians. "We may have lost everything, but nothing will turn us from Jesus." By WorldNetDaily / Release International</description>
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      <title>David Wilkerson identifies four fears</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The prophet Isaiah identifies four great fears in an earlier age and also in our modern world which God refers to as a "cup of trembling" By David Wilkerson</description>
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      <title>Is God demolishing the church?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>J Lee Grady has written: "The wrecking ball of heaven is swinging. It has come to demolish any work that has not been built on the integrity of His Word." By Watchman</description>
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      <title>Chit-Chat 'Kitchen gadget' evening</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Come and pick up some pre-Christmas ideas at Chit-Chat's "Kitchen Range" evening at Culduthel Christian Centre. This is a 'ticket' event so book now. By Tracey Paterson</description>
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      <title>Parent jailed over issue with school</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Christian father has been jailed for taking issue with the school teaching his 5-year-old about the equivalence between heterosexual and same-sex marriage By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Luis Palau update - November 2008</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Randy Burtis of the Luis Palau Association has sent some update news regarding the prospect of an outreach in the north of Scotland in the Summer of 2009 By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>The Transit Camp</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The interregnum between the (spiritual) fall of King Saul and the coronation of David as Israel's king would have been a unsettling time for God's people. A bit like being in a transit camp. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>The cost of naked greed</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Gordon Gecko's "Greed is good" culture in the banking system is costing lives whilst corporate financiers fail to answer the most obvious and basic of questions. By Watchman</description>
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      <title>Bibleworld SBS Studio coming to Inverness</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Scottish Bible Society's mobile studio is scheduled to come to two Inverness schools during the month of November. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Alastair McDonald in Concert</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Alastair McDonald, the popular Christian folk-singer, entertainer and broadcaster is to make a return visit to the Inverness YMCA/CYC By Tommie Mackay</description>
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      <title>Little Red Riding Hood and PC</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Little Red Riding Hood - and the current levels of control and oppression being exercised through what has become know as Political Correctness. By Bryan Hupperts</description>
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      <title>Brotherly help in action</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Brethren Assembly in Glasgow has made a free gift of their building to a congregation of the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Unmarried Christians sleeping together</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Sexual attraction is part of our a God-given make up, so at any time the Chistian church is not immune from the mores and relaxed standards of contemporary society. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Word from the Lord was rare in those days</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Conservative Shadow Secretary has written of his sadness regarding the spiritual 'famine' in Scotland, and the "hunger in the lives of men". By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Christian Conference for Women - Dynamic Bible teaching - Lively worship - helpful seminars set in the Cairngorms National Park. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Garth Hewitt in concert</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An evening with Garth Hewitt in concert. 'A Word of Difference' with songs about beauty, struggle, joy, laughter, and wonder at Culduthel Christian Centre By Kenny Mackenzie</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Women are invited to come together in fellowship over a meal and hear how God has worked in the lives of others. Speaker: Lois McKandie. By Women's Aglow</description>
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      <title>Auntie Beeb in crisis</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The furore surrounding the BBC is perhaps God's way of exposing the catastrophic moral degradation and the collapse of standards at all levels in our once-respected institutions. By Watchman</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Two events - one for church and youth leaders and the second for young people themselves - are aimed at  exploring an integrated approach to youth work. By Forward Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Concerning the forthcoming presidential election, American pastor Dutch Sheets writes what he considers to be "the most important letter of [his] life By Dutch Sheets</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Gary McFarlane, a Christian counsellor , has been dismissed from his position at Relate after raising concerns about advising same sex couples. By Christian Legal Centre</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Blythswood are looking for help with the work involved in their annual Shoe Box Appeal with shoe box sorting scheduled at Culduthel and Culloden churches. By Danny Muschate</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Scores of Christians have been murdered. Their homes, churches, presbyteries, convents and charitable institutions have been destroyed writes Bishop Nazir-Ali By Bishop Michael Nazir Ali</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Geert Wilders, the controversial Dutch politician, businessman and film-maker recently gave a speech in New York highlighting the dangers to Europe posed by Islam.</description>
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      <title>Micah Sunday - prophetic challenge or cop-out?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christians are being encouraged to lobby politicians to care for the poor around the world. But is this a 'prophetic call' or a hypocritical cop-out? By Watchman</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Care are currently looking for Christian young people who are interested in the Leadership Programme which is due to run from Sept 2009 - July 2010. By CARE</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Taliban leader states that aid worker was killed "because she was working for an organisation which was preaching Christianity in Afghanistan". By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Professor John Lennox is scheduled to speak at Eden Court on creation and science as part of the UHI Lecture Series which earlier included a talk from Richard Dawkins. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In 1989 a book entitled: "Earthquake in the city" was published which detailed much of what we see around us in the current economic collapse. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Rt. Hon. Rev. Ian Paisley, the outspoken MP from Northern Ireland, has called the government to repentance over the current financial crash. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Scottish Christian Party is (d.v.) to hold its 2008 Highland Conference in Inverness. The conference will focus on progress to date and development issues. By Scottish Christian Party</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>International Evangelist Luis Palau spoke in Inverness to a gathering of church leaders from across the Highlands about the prospect of an outreach in 2009. By Chrstians Together</description>
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      <title>An update report from Galya-Jane - Autumn 2008</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Lord is moving me on from my work in Israel over the past 4 years to join with the ministry of Bill Koenig in Washington DC. By Galya-Jane Greig</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Scripture Union Scotland are running two great 'weekends away' in the Autumn for S1 - S6 Youth  at Alltnacriche; one each at the end of September and October By Annette Maclean</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Pray for Scotland is hosting a Lighthouses of Prayer Training Weekend at: Rua Reidh Lighthouse, Melvaig, Gairloch, Ross-shire North-West Scotland! By Pray for Scotland</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>All Christians will agree that Christ Jesus is head of the church universal. But when it comes to making decisions on earth what form of government and decision-making process should we employ?
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Inverness and Tain Aglow are getting together for a special meeting with guest worship leader and the National President as the speaker. By Katherine Innes</description>
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      <title>Christians under pressure</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin has come under fire in the States, and it seems that evangelicals the world over are coming under real pressure. By Lifebite</description>
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      <title>Letter from Muslim leaders to the Pope</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In 2006, Muslim scholars wrote to Pope Benedict and other Christian leaders urging greater understanding between the two faiths. The story continues.....</description>
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      <title>Hand in Hand: Heart to Heart seminar</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/122731/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Hand_in_Hand.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Hand in Hand/Heart to Heart seminar planned for 3 and 4 October  2008 in the Barn Church Inverness running from Friday evening through Saturday By Margaret Stanfield</description>
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      <title>Talking to strangers about your faith</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>John Wright an international director of the FGBMFI, writes about being effective witnesses for the Christian faith to complete strangers</description>
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      <title>2008 Day Away for Women</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/120629/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/2008_Day_Away.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A day conference for women in the MacDonald Aviemore Conference Centre with Nola Leach (CARE) and Martha MacPherson (returned from Peru) By Sandra Bain</description>
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      <title>Where is our faith?</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/98214/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Where_is_our.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/98214/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Where_is_our.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The current crisis in the financial world presents both a challenge and an opportunity. God has said: "I will shake all things." As Christians, how do we respond? By The Editor</description>
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      <title>Is your world being shaken?</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/125747/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Reaching_Out/Is_your_world.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Our world is in turmoil. And perhaps you are feeling that your life is in much the same condition. But don't panic: God has made provision for you! By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Economic Judgement is Imminent - 4 Predictions</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Andrew Strom sent out a series of messages over 2006/7 in which he spoke of the economic calamity coming upon America. And we all know it's not just America. By Andrew Strom</description>
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      <title>Evening Classes - Old Testament</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/125718/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Evening_Classes_Old.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/125718/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Evening_Classes_Old.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A course to help you understand the links between the Old Testament story of God's people and the New Testament story of God's revelation in Jesus Christ. By Highland Theological College</description>
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      <title>Christians seen as 'tainted' says Archbishop</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christian groups are seen as "tainted" by Government and by other funding agencies warns Dr. John Sentamu, the second-highest figure in the Anglican Church. By The Telegraph</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Aberdeen-based ministry, 'Souled Out' is booked for the Ironworks in Inverness.  Come and join in worship and fellowship and hear from God's Word - for all ages. By David Eglinton</description>
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      <title>House for rent in Inverness (Drakies area)</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A flat has become available for rent in the Drakies area of Inverness. It is a three-bedroomed detached house owned by a Christian couple who have moved to the Central Belt. By Hendry Robertson</description>
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      <title>School children, condoms and pregnancy tests</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Recommendations are being made to local authorities and health boards that pupils as young as 13,  be given access in schools to condoms and pregnancy tests. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The centuries-old tradition of 'Kirking the Council' through the streets of Inverness has been reinstated in revitalised form by the new provost of Inverness By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Christians apologise for praying during Ramadan</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A group of Christians in the city of Oxford have apologised to Muslims for 'having the audacity' of organising a Day of Prayer during Ramadan. By Cranmer Blog</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Maryburgh Free Church are holding evangelistic services in both Maryburgh and Killearnan (Redcastle). Speakers are John Maclean and Donald Macleod By Maryburgh and Killearnan Free Church</description>
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      <title>ACTS - Celebration and Open Evening</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Association of Christian  Teachers in Scotland invite friends and interested parties to an informal look back over the past year at the work of the Association By Kirsti Paterson</description>
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      <title>Who is Sarah Palin?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>What do we know about the Governor of Alaska and the woman who has been appointed as running mate to Senator John McCain in the US presidential elections? By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Western Isles Council is to consider overturning a ban against the Sunday operation of public facilities and transport services in the Hebrides By Press and Journal</description>
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      <title>Inverness/Highland/Island Christian Orchestra?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Has the time come to look at the possibility of an Inverness/Highland Christian Orchestra? There are choirs already formed...... By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>An Age of Hunger - lessons from recent events</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Following the events and recent developments surrounding meetings in Florida, Rev. Dr. Clifford Hill writes on "An Age of [spiritual] Hunger". By Rev. Dr. Clifford Hill</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Three important documents from the Maranatha Community in Manchester. These provide vital information for every intercessor and all those concerned for the church and the nation By Christians Together / Marantha Community</description>
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      <title>Luis Palau hosting Church Leadership Conference</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Argentinian evangelist Luis Palua is extending an invitation to church leaders in the Highlands to attend a Church Leadership Enrichment Conference By Christians Together</description>
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      <description>A report from the Islands Ablaze prayer conference which was held in Orkney in the Spring which saw folk gathered from as far afield as America. By Fiona Cowan</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Helen Shapiro the former child pop star and international jazz singer is due to take part in a Gospel Outreach in Dornoch in the autumn. By Donald Goskirk</description>
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      <description>The Inverness CYC and the Roots young people's group are getting together for a "Latin Link" weekend along with Riptide providing the music. By CYC and Roots</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Convention meets at Castle Street Church of Scotland from Sat 29 Sept to Thursday 2nd October. Speakers include Liam Goligher, Martin Allen and Hugh Watt. By Christians Together</description>
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      <description>Joanna Jepson says she was conned by TV producers into taking part in a programme which portrays Christians as being obsessed with the issue of sexuality. By The Telegraph</description>
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      <description>An American and a Scottish church leader have both published articles this week on the Lakeland revival and the controversy which surrounds it. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A new Indian version of the Bible recently published by the Catholic Church includes verses from the Bhagavad Gita and references to the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. By Christians Together</description>
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      <description>John Wilson, a Highland-based singer/songwriter/musician is due to participate in a Praise and Worship evening at Dingwall Baptist Church By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A review of the book The Shaping of Things to Come: Innovation and Mission for the 21st Century Church (Authors Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch) By Eddie Arthur</description>
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      <description>Should an al Qaeda-type Radical gain control of Pakistan and its nuclear weapons, we could be facing an apocalyptic moment. By Joel Rosenberg</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A small number of (free) Complimentary Tickets are available for the Prom Praise event for church leaders who are interested in using Christianity Explored By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>This month the local Board of the Ft. William chapter will be sharing on God's faithfulness along with an annual forum discussion for members and guests. By Judith Gavars</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>David Hamilton, a former member of the UVF terrorist group, is to be the main speaker at a Summer Tent Mission in Inverness from 27 - 31 August. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Care for the Family is looking for people in the Inverness and Oban areas who might be prepared to assist as Area Representatives. By Care for the Family</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Dave Gillan is looking to start a Men's Breakfast group in the Alness area and would like others who might be interested in joining in to be in touch with him. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Masab Yousef is the son of a prominent Hamas leader and politician. In an interview with an Israeli media source he tells of his journey to Christ and the true nature of Hamas. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Some news this week (08/08/08) including a survey which shows that Scots are 'ashamed' of the Scottish drinking culture. By Christian Institute</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>What do parents and carers need to know about the dangers facing children and young people who have access to the internet and other technologies. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Scotland's worsening sexual health</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>New statistics show that strategies which are devoid of a moral dimension are continuing to halt the rapid rise in sexually transmitted infections in Scotland By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The recent case of a Glasgow GP who has been sentenced to a six-month suspension by the GMC raises the question of trust in the medical profession. By Watchman</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Catch the Fire Ministries are running a Prophetic Evangelism School in Inverness with speakers Mark Stibbe and Nick Pengelly. By Catch the Fire Ministries</description>
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      <title>From Hell to Hope</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A new video has been produced with testimonies of how those who have been caught up in a life of addiction and crime have come to experience true freedom. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Awaking the Prophetic</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A conference at the Barn Church (Inverness) to explore the exercising of the prophetic ministry in the local church led by three international speakers. By Barn Church</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>True freedom Trust is a Christian support and teaching ministry for men and women who struggle with homosexuality and other sexual and relational issues.</description>
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      <title>God at work in and through China's earthquake</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A news report of how God has worked and is continuing to work in China during and since the recent earthquake which has opened up the people to the Gospel By Heavens Family</description>
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      <title>Ian McCormack glimpsed eternity</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Ian McCormack died after being stung by a deadly jellyfish. Miraculously he came back to life and travels the world telling his story - including Wick Baptist Church By Kenny Cormack</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>“Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed; as they are in almost every kingdom in Europe." The words of a 18th-century politician with relevance for the church of the 21st century By John Green</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The issues facing the worldwide Anglican Communion are apparently about women bishops and gay priests, but the problems are more fundamental and may be terminal. By Watchman</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Watch four short but powerful presentations on Animal/Human Hybrids, Abortion, Saviour Siblings and the role of the Father in IVF By Christian Concern for our Nation</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Watch a short video testimony of how Carl and Bryony's marriage was set free from a history of divorce and negativity which was threating to destroy their relationship. By Christians Together / Freedom in Christ</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Primary school age children from the Ross-shire area are invited to Dingwall Baptist Church for an exciting week of song, games, crafts and bible stories. By Annette Maclean</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The annual "Keswick in Buckie" is scheduled for the beginning of August in its usual home in North Church, Buckie By Graeme Gerrard</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The extension of police powers to other agencies and the extent to which members of the public are being used and encouraged to report fellow citizens is an alarming trend. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Stories of fundamental signficance to Christians and our Nation, to equip believers to pray and the act and to put Christ at the centre of our nation. By Christian Concern for our Nation</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Highland Harmony Singers extend a warm invitation to an afternoon of Psalmody Praise at the Skye Psalmody Festival in Portree High School By Highland Harmony Singers</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Peter Horrobin the International Director of Ellel Ministries has published a significant response to the "Lakeland Revival" in reply to the questions being asked. By Peter Horrobin</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Read some of the stories in the news this week about important issues for the Christian community and churches in the UK. By Christian Institute</description>
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      <description>You are warmly invited to come and check out the Inverness YMCA/CYC's brand new coffee bar which is open from 7 - 26 July from 12 noon - 5.00pm By Tommie Mackay</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Annette Maclean at SU Inverness sends in some links to the prayer newsletters from the SU workers in the Highlands and Islands area. By Annette Maclean</description>
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      <title>Anglican faithful, Arab and Jewish believers</title>
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      <description>Anglican faithful gathered with both Arab and Jewish believers at the recent Global Anglican Futures Conference in Jerusalem. An event of no small significance. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A course mixing inspirational teaching and creativity workshops for those who know the love of God in their head but long for it to reach the depths of their heart. By Ellel Scotland</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Ian McCormack  was stung multiple times by Box Jellyfish. He relates how he was declared clinically dead and how an encounter with God, radically changed his life.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Waqas Moazzam is a minister who has built a church and Christian-based school from nothing in the slum area of Okara in Pakistan. He is due to speak in Inverness and Evanton. By David Martin</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Frida Gashumba miraculously survived the massacre of her family in the Rwandan genocide. Frida will be telling of her survival and how she found healing and restoration through the forgiveness of her family’s killers. By Ellel Ministries Scotland</description>
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      <title>Delivering a love letter</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christians in Shetland are putting a copy of the Father's Love Letter into every Shetland home (10,400 approx.). By Andrew Harmsworth</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Shetland Islands are the latest grouping to  take advantage of a charity whose aims are to present copies of the Bible to primary school children throughout the UK. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A graph showing the number of abortions taking place in Scotland each year from 1968 - 2007 By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Access Course in Christian Theology</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The HTC are offering an Access Course in Christian Theology which will help students explore the Old and New Testaments and learn more about Church History By Highland Theological College</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A police community support officer ordered two Christian preachers to stop handing out gospel leaflets in a predominantly Muslim area of Birmingham. By Daily Telegraph</description>
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      <title>New Youth Pastor for Kinmylies (Inverness)</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Kinmylies Church of Scotland (Inverness) has just appointed a youth pastor to the team. A native of Aberfeldy, Anne Gunn is currently teaching primary school classes in the Uists By Peter Humphris</description>
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      <title>Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>J. Bryson Arthur who is the director of and a professor at Nazareth Centre for Christian Studies will be speaking (d.v.) on his work in training Arab and Hebrew Christian leaders in Israel. By Martyn Bateman</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Come and join the ladies of Ft. William Aglow on a summer cruise amongst the stunning scenery of Loch Linnhe and Ben Nevis. By Ft. William Aglow</description>
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      <title>21st Century Church</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Ellel Scotland are hosting a 'school' entitled '21st Century Church' at their Blairmore House centre from 28 June - 5 July 2008.
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      <title>Couple Support Training Day(s)</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>If you are interested in training to be a mentor couple in the delivery of support to married and engaged couples, a course is being planned for Inverness this June</description>
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      <title>Roots 2008</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Roots monthly youth event for S1  - 6 young people in Inshes Church Inverness By Farquhar Forbes</description>
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      <title>In the news this week - from the CI</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Read some of the stories in the news this week about important issues for the Christian community and churches in the UK. By Christian Institute</description>
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      <title>The Great Apostasy is setting in</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Question: "What can we learn from reflecting on Jesus as a rabbi, prophet, guru and brother of the Buddha?" Who's asking? A partner of Action for Churches Together in Scotland. By Watchman</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Prom Praise is coming to Inverness as part of the orchestra's 2008 Tour in Scotland. American soprano Kathryn Copeland and Scottish speaker Craig Dyer join the line up. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Flat to rent in Inverness area</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Flat within house to rent in the Cradlehall area of Inverness - available from 1 July 2008 By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Israel Prayer Conference - STOP PRESS</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/116286/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Israel_Prayer_Conference.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/116286/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Israel_Prayer_Conference.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>There is a free day on Saturday as part of the Israel Prayer Conference at Blairmore House. Come and hear from Israeli pastors about the situation in Israel. By Ellel Scotland - Blairmore House</description>
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      <title>Luis Palau Highland mission? - a June 2008 update</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/91303/Christians_Together_in/Highland_Festival/Luis_Palau_Highland.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Following a meeting in Aberdeen in 2007 at which Luis Palau spoke, "soundings" continue to explore the possibilities for a mission to the Highlands. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Summer Evening Services</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/117328/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Summer_Evening_Services.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A series of summer evening services are due to be held at the Old High Church, Inverness starting with the Church of Scotland moderator By Old High Church</description>
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      <title>Festival of Praise and After Church Rally</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/115309/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Music_Praise_Worship/Festival_of_Praise.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/115309/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Music_Praise_Worship/Festival_of_Praise.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Inverness and District Male Voice Choir are hosting the 23rd Annual Festival of Praise and also an After Church Rally. All are most welcome. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Parliamentary Prayer Update 4 June 2008</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/116244/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Parliamentary_Prayer_Update.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/116244/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Parliamentary_Prayer_Update.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An update from Anne McIntyre and her team from Parliamentary Prayer Scotland bringing the latest news from the political scene in our nation By PPS Team</description>
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      <title>Is God past His sell-by date? - MEETING POSTPONED</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/116238/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Archive/Is_God_past.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>John Blanchard's Scottish tour has been postponed due to his wife's illness. Please PRAY. (Go to this page for further details). By Kate Nelson (Inshes Church)</description>
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      <title>The Marriage Course - a dinner</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Nicky and Sila Lee (creators of The Marriage Course) would like to invite you to a special dinner to hear about how The Marriage Course and Alpha can work together By Barn Church, Culloden</description>
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      <title>Maryville College Concert Choir</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/113558/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Music_Praise_Worship/Maryville_College_Concert.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/113558/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Music_Praise_Worship/Maryville_College_Concert.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The 2008 Spring Choir Tour to Scotland will feature a “Presbyterian Heritage Tour” in which the Old High Church is pleased to be participating. By Old High Church</description>
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      <title>Embryos Bill - a sad result</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Colin Hart, the Director of the Christian Institute writes following the vote in the House of Commons on the Embryo Bill By Christian Institute</description>
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      <title>Pilot's passenger turned to prayer</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Two fliers believe that prayer saved them as they plunged to earth when their microlight aircraft ran out of fuel and seemed destined for a fatal crash. By London Evening Standard</description>
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      <title>Life on the streets as a Street Pastor</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Stef Robertson speaks of her involvement and work with the Street Pastors project in Inverness which is working with the "clubbers" on the city streets. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Becoming Catalysts for Change</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A summary delegate report back from the recent Scottish Network Churches Conference 2008 on building church in the community. By Tony Walters</description>
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      <title>Parliamentary Prayer Update 21 May 2008</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/115137/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Parliamentary_Prayer_Update.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/115137/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Parliamentary_Prayer_Update.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An update from the PPS Team concerning contemporary and relevant issues affecting the life of our nation. By PPS Team</description>
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      <title>Xcel meeting with Duncan MacAskill</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>XCEL Church in Portree is hosting Duncan MacAskill from Aberdeen on the weekend of 24/25th May. All are most welcome! By Steve Taylor</description>
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      <title>Day of Prayer in the Inverness CYC</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/114038/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Prayer/Day_of_Prayer.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Inverness CYC/YMCA are hosting a day of  prayer in June under the theme "Uniting to keep it simple". By Tommie Mackay</description>
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      <title>Inverness Aglow Women's May meeting</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/113932/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Archive/Inverness_Aglow_Womens.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Angela Moore (Northern Area Board Treasurer). Angela will share with the women how God has equipped her in her life. Not to be missed -all women welcome. By Katherine Innes</description>
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      <title>Israel's rebirth in May 1948</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Two prophecies from the Bible concerning the re-birth of the nation of Israel on 14 May, 1948. By Watchman</description>
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      <title>Rob Parsons to speak at Time for Reflection</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Rob Parsons of Care for the Family is due to address the Scottish Parliament at Time for Reflection. The invitation comes through Mrs. Karen Gillon MP By CT</description>
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      <title>Story of last night's free speech victory</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Free speech law victory in  the House of Lords safeguards the liberty to preach the Gospel and protects against charges when speaking about homosexuality By Christian Institute</description>
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      <title>Gospel for Asia - URGENT APPEAL</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A plea to help the Christian church in Asia reach out to all those who have had their homes and lives devastated by the recent cyclone in Burma. By K.P. Yohannan</description>
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      <title>Lochaber prayer news</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Some encouraging news about the prayer that is going up from God's saints in the Fort William area By Jean Lafferty</description>
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      <title>Lochaber - a microcosm of what God is doing?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Church should mean more than what we do on Sundays. An increasing number of Christians are finding the value of being together in new expressions of fellowship with one another. By Tony Walters</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A free day conference organised by Men's Health Highland to look at the needs of 'marginalised men' to be held in Inverness By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Ladies in the Fort William area are warmly invited to an evening of fellowship and encouragement in May with the local Aglow chapter. By Judith Gavars</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Highland-born singer and songwriter John Wilson, is looking forward to returning to the area this summer and bringing his music ministry with him. By David Maclean</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Pray for Scotland are hosting a Lighthouses of Prayer Training Day in Kyle of Lochalsh to encourage small group prayer for local communities By Pray for Scotland</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Abernethy Centre is looking for a cook to work in this adventure centre in the heart of Strathspey on the outskirts of Nethybridge. By Paula Mosdell</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Nate Louden and Ben Peters have joined the ministry team of Inverness Bible Church and to work alongside the body of Christ in Inverness By Leo Rose</description>
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      <title>Wesley Owen (still) needs your help.</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Wesley Owen is looking to the Christian community to help in its work of care and support for the Dalit peoples through the donation of Bibles, child support and other means By Fiona Thomson</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Encounter is a series of events being hosted at Culduthel Christian Centre for S1+ age group. By Tracey Paterson</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A LONDON mayoral candidate is taking the BBC and ITV to the High Court for ‘censoring’ his Party Election Broadcasts in the run up to the May 1 elections. By Christian Legal Centre</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>SU are running two exciting and fun-packed weekend breaks at Alltnacriche (near Aviemore) for Primary 5 - 7 Children. Dates available in May and June; but hurry..... By Annette Maclean</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Keiss Baptist church recently received visitors from an Indian orphanage where children are receiving support from Caithness young people. By Kenny Cormack</description>
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      <title>Current issues update 23 April 2008</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Parliamentary Prayer Scotland's most recent update for prayer and action on issues in the political realm and of significance for the life of our nation. By Parliamentary Prayer Scotland</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christians are invited to the National Prayer Breakfast for Scoptland 2008. The guest speaker will be Mr Robin Oake, retired Chief Constable of the Isle of Man. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Expelled is a film produced and being released in the United States which seeks to expose the campaign aimed against scientists who hold to a creationist view of the universe. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>The National Gathering</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The 'Church without walls' National Gathering is being held again this year at Ingliston Show Ground in Edinburgh over 2 days in May By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Prayer support and Bibles for Councillors</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An offer of prayer support and a gift of Bibles to be presented to Highland Council members and chief officials by Lord Mackay has prompted a number of reactions. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Drug and Alcohol Awareness Day</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Inverness C of S Presbytery ran a Drug and Alcohol Day Conference to look at the issues of substance misuse. Opportunities to listen to speakers and discuss the issues. By Vivian Roden</description>
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      <title>Prayer for Zimbabwe</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A "desperate cry" issues from Zimbabwe; and a call to Christians across the churches to make Sunday 27 April a day of prayer for the people of that land. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Abortion Wake-up Call from Strasbourg</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>CARE have expressed great concern at the passing of the Resolution ‘Legal Abortion in Europe’ which claims that women have a 'right' to obtain an abortion. By CARE</description>
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      <title>Can you help these families?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Two families have recently come to Scotland from Canada to take up Christian service in the Highlands and Islands. You might be in a position to help with some needs. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Adopt A Child new building</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Following the loss by fire of their original premises in Culloden, Adopt A Child's new building has just been opened. By Elsie Normington</description>
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      <title>A quart of wheat for a denarius...</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The world again appears to be on the verge of a period of major food inflation. This may not be overly obvious yet but he precursors to this global development can hardly be ignored. By Eternal Value Review</description>
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      <title>Showing of Amazing Grace</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The film Amazing Grace is to receive a showing in the Merkinch Community Centre. A chance to see, or see again; and certainly to pray for the event. By Elsie Normington</description>
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      <title>HTC now recruiting</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The HTC is now recruiting students for its range of theological courses. These range from access courses to post-graduate studies. By Highland Theological College</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The latest newsletter from the Highland Theological College, plus details about a forthcoming lecture by Professor Andrew McGowan in Eden Court.</description>
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      <title>Elaine Duncan (SBS) speaking about Peru</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Elaine Duncan, the Chief Executive of the Scottish Bible Society, recently paid a visit to Peru not long after a devastating earthquake hit the country: By Len Cazaly</description>
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      <title>Great to have met you all!</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Hi Wesleyan folks. Trust that you all got safely back home across the pond. It would be great if you could let us know something of your experiences of your time with us. By Inverness team</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christians in Skye are taking to the airwaves and presenting Christian radio programmes on the local radio station Cuillins FM. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Passover Meal 2008</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Y'shua ha Meshiach is our Passover
An warm invitation is given to join in a Passover Meal and Passover Presentation with Messianic Praise Music. By Leo Rose</description>
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      <title>A powerful message</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A young preacher spoke from the heart to a conference of young people. What he said was so shocking and Biblical he was never asked back. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>This is a survey being done by a 3rd-year student at the Highland Theological College. Please give a couple of minutes to give your answers and encourage the student concerned. By The Editor</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A report back from a recent conference on Spirituality and Learning Disabilities organised by the Church of Scotland. The speaker was Professor John Swinton By Stef Robertson</description>
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      <title>Google taken to task by Christian Institute</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Google has been threatened  with legal proceedings by the Christian Institute which claims that the internet giant is guilty of religious discrimination. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Christian Healing meeting and series</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Rev. Jim Rettie and Christian Fellowship of Healing (Highland) are to host a meeting and then a series of sessions at Culbokie on the ministry of Christian healing By The Editor</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Allied to the opening of the new Culloden Battlefield Visitors Centre, the Barn Church have organised two events - Sandy Millar (formerly HTB) and a Songs of Praise at Culloden By Jim Robertson</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Evangelist Donald Buchanan and his wife Shirley are to be speakers at Gospel healing meetings in Glenelg in Wester Ross. By The Editor</description>
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      <title>Loyalist march phone calls to councillors probe</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Two city councillors who publicly opposed the Loyalist march through the streets of Inverness have received allegedly intimidating phone calls. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Wesleyan School team from Georgia arrive</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Some pictures of the 20-strong team of young people + 6 leaders arriving at Hilton Church, being fed and going on to Kingsview Christian Centre which is to be their base By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>David Robertson counters Dawkins</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Rev. David Robertson of the Free Church gives a response to Dawkins in his book The Dawkins letters; and you can view him speaking about this here. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Kyle Rally and Isle of Skye Convention weekend is run by The Faith Mission who welcome visitors who are able to join with them for all or part of the time. By Donnie Macleod</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Once again the congregation of Old High St Stephen's have invited a series of well-known to Inverness to speak at evening services at the Old High Church. By Peter Nimmo</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Rev Levente Horvath, President and Founder of Bonus Pastor Rehabilitation Centre in Romania to speak on men recovering from addiction. By Issy Freudenthal</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Fort William chapter of Aglow International extends a warm invitation to Christian ladies to be encouraged together. By Judith Gavars</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Christian organisation CARE has been attacked by a national newspaper with claims that the charity is illegally influencing MPs. By CT</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christians of all ages and from across the various churches walked through the streets of Wick on Easter Friday and then held an open air outreach service to preach Christ By CT</description>
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      <description>The HCST has a lending library of over 1,500 items and hope to move the library to the CYC in the summer of 2008 By CT</description>
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      <description>The Highland Christian Schools Trust has organised a monthly Get-Together for home-schooling families at the Inverness YMCA/CYC By CT</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Prospects Group in Inverness are having a special "Feast" afternoon which will include Music, Craft, Drama, Songs, Bible Stories By Stef Robertson</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Highland Christian Community is increasingly taking its faith onto the streets of the Highland capital through prayer, witness and caring By CT</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Inverness branch of the Scottish Bible Society held an outreach in the Eastgate Centre and the streets of Inverness on Good Friday (21 March) By Alasdair Moodie</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christians stood as part of an act of silent witness in Inverness on Good Friday between 11.00 and 12 noon at the intersection of Inglis and High Streets. By Paul Billard</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A dinner was held recently in Inverness for all church and organisation leaders which looked at the business of encouraging Christian menfolk, and reaching out to men. By Mike Miller</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A news update on all the work that has been going in at the YMCA/CYC over recent months. By YMCA</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A word given at the Intercessors for Britain Prayer and Bible Week in Bawtry Hall on Monday 31 December 2007</description>
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      <title>Thumbing our noses at God</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A scan of some of the latest news from the Christian Legal Centre will show us as a nation that is in open rebellion against the things of God. By Andrea Minichiello Williams</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Judith Gavars the guest speaker is the Fort William President. She is a woman with a heart for women to be who God called them to be and walk in the plan He By Katherine Innes</description>
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      <title>Connecting Sutherland - Prayer/Praise Rally</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/108168/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Caithness_and_Sutherland/Connecting_Sutherland_Prayer.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Connecting Sutherland Prayer/Praise Rally and a Mens's Meeting in Lairg. Pastor Bert McKaig of Pray for Scottland will (d.v.) be speaking at both meetings By Angela Sutherland</description>
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      <title>Aglow Meeting</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Women in the Fort William area are warmly invited to an evening of food, fellowship and testimony. Speaker: Helen Hunter of Aglow Scotland By Judith Gavars</description>
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      <title>Chance to adopt a Norfolk Street Pastor</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Norfolk Street Pastors are offering local Christians and churches in their own area the opportunity to Adopt a Street Pastor in prayer and practical support</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Two services are scheduled to be held in Inverness as part of the World Day of Prayer. This year much of the material has been prepared by the WDP women of Guyana By Heather Beck</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Hope Scotland is a new initiative designed to provide a framework within which a wide variety of Christian projects can gather to share the good news of all that is happening. By The Editor</description>
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      <title>Film Night: 'Amazing Grace'</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Chit Chat women's group is hosting a Film Night with a screening of 'Amazing Grace' followed by refreshments and fellowship. By Tracey Paterson</description>
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      <title>Journey of Faith</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An invitation to your Church/Christian organisation to participate in the 'Journey of the Christian Faith' that takes place in the UK and your region in June/July 2008.</description>
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      <title>Sharia Law's need for supremacy</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Sharia Law is underpinned by a theology which gives it supreme status. It is not intended as the partner to any other legal system, but its total replacement. By David Andrew</description>
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      <title>God's ministry to the sorrowing</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Following the tragic and untimely death of young Roddy Stewart two services have been held by Inverness Christians who have worked with Roddy and know his family.</description>
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      <title>Statement on the Archbishop's 'Sharia' views</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Statement from Rev. Dr. Clifford Hill on the Archbishop of Canterbury's recently expressed views regarding the incorporation of Sharia Law into Britain By The Editor</description>
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      <title>Churches work for the elderly</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Marj Donaldson of Highland Community Care Forum is keen to know what the churches are doing for the senior citizens in the Inverness area</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The newly appointed Director of Prayer for Israel and and Herman Haustein - a pastor from Israel - are due to speak at two meetings in the Highlands</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Come along to this meeting for good food, friendship, teaching and worship.
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>On Holocaust Remembrance Day (27 January 2008) it is worth recalling some of what God has said about Israel and the Jewish people. By Christians Together</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Come along and meet Chris and Pattie Hyslop on their commissioning into the work of Highlands and Islands Youth for Christ. By Iain Clyne</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Scottish Christian Men's Ministry is hosting its sixth Annual Conference. By Tom Greig</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Invest in your relationship with Hilton Family Project's Connect2 5-session course for couples - starting after Easter 2008 By Colm Black</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Ian Ross of ICF sends in an encouraging and moving report and pictures of the recent visit by the Watoto children to the Highlands. By Ian Ross</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Prospects meetings to supports people with learning disabilities By Stef Robertson</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>You are warmly invited to an evening of fellowship and praise with a speaker who has experience of the church in Pakistan By Mike Finlayson</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Anne McIntyre of Parliamentary Prayer Scotland speaks about the year past, how to engage with prayer for the nation, and gives insights into the political scene</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Make a date with the one you love and give him/her a night out. Book now for an evening of dinner, music, love and romance.</description>
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      <title>BBC's Songs of Praise from Orkney</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BBC's Songs of Praise programme recorded in Orkney with Sally Magnusson was broadcast on Sunday 13 Jan 2008. It can be seen on BBC's iPlayer</description>
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      <title>SU appoints a new administrator</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Annette Maclean has joined the SU team in the Highlands - with a small "nudge" from the Lord via the Christians Together web site.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Paul Johnson writes: "What strikes the historian surveying anti-Semitism worldwide over more than two millennia is its fundamental irrationality." By Paul Johnson</description>
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      <title>What is the Spirit saying to the church(es)?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>As the sun rises on a new year, what do you feel that the Lord is saying to us? This is what one of the saints is sensing.</description>
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      <title>Muslims turning to Jesus Christ</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/102757/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Reaching_Out/Muslims_turning_to.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Many reports are coming in of Muslims turning to faith in Jesus Christ. And news also of Chinese evangelists with a vision to travel with the Gospel back to Jerusalem</description>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/102756/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Church_Family/Youth/Deep_Impact_2008.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Pioneered by Highlands and Islands Youth for Christ, Deep Impact 2008 is the fifth National Training conference in Aviemore for all those involved in Youthwork.</description>
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      <title>An interview with Leonard Ravenhill</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/83177/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Is_there_any/An_interview_with.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Leonard Ravenhill became one of the twentieth century's greatest authorities on revival. His message is drastic, fearless, and often radical.</description>
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      <title>Christian Leadership School</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/102348/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Leaders/Christian_Leadership_School.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>I personally consider Jim Graham to be one of the most experienced and prophetic voices who is currently teaching on leadership anywhere in the world. [Peter Horrobin]</description>
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      <title>A word for this hour?</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/101379/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Is_there_any/A_word_for.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/101379/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Is_there_any/A_word_for.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>We desperately need seers who can see through the mist---Christian leaders with prophetic vision. Unless they come soon it will be too late for this generation. By A W Tozer</description>
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      <title>Connect Ceilidh</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/100947/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Church_Family/Youth/Connect_Ceilidh.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Ceileidh in the Christian Youth Centre with live ceileidh band and food. Families are most welcome to come and join in wiht the fun and friendship.</description>
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      <title>Brora Christian Fellowship</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/100899/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Caithness_and_Sutherland/Brora_Christian_Fellowship.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/100899/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Caithness_and_Sutherland/Brora_Christian_Fellowship.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Brora Christian Fellowship was launched on Sunday 11th February this year from an Inverness Christian Fellowship housegroup. Most recently Donald Buchanan has been ministering there. By Ian Ross</description>
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      <title>Hamilton College - and independent school</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/100557/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Social_Issues/Education/Hamilton_College_and.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An interview with Mr. John Gamble of Hamilton College - an independent Christian school on the south east of Glasgow.</description>
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      <title>The Nativity Story</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/100648/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Caithness_and_Sutherland/The_Nativity_Story.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/100648/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Caithness_and_Sutherland/The_Nativity_Story.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>She was a teenage girl, pregnant and umarried but the baby she was carrying was destined to change the world. By Barrie Fairns</description>
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      <title>Faith Mission - activities and needs</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/100462/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Faith_Mission_activities.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Donnie MacLeod outlines the recent work of the Faith Mission and alerts us to a need for accommodation for the summer camps. By Donnie Macleod</description>
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      <title>Vision for Prospects Groups across the region</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/100456/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Vision_for_Prospects.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A vision to see Prospects groups across the Highland area - supporting families and individuals who have learning difficulties.</description>
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      <title>Reaching the lost in 21stC</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/100452/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Reaching_Out/Reaching_the_lost.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Chris Hyslop - from Canada and now back with Highlands and Islands Youth for Christ - shares some thoughts on outreach in the 21st century. By Chris Hyslop</description>
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      <title>Chris returns to Scotland</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/100451/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Church_Family/Youth/Chris_returns_to.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Chris Hyslop and his wife Patricia have returned to Scotland to work with Highlands and Islands Youth for Christ. Chris previously worked with HIYFC in 1999.</description>
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      <title>Introduction to Islam</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/100406/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Introduction_to_Islam.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/100406/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Introduction_to_Islam.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Sign up for a course on Islam - everyone else is. The course includes a visit to a mosque - but shoes must be removed and women's heads covered. By Watchman</description>
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      <title>Islands Ablaze - Prayer Conference</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/99859/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Orkney/Islands_Ablaze_Prayer.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/99859/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Orkney/Islands_Ablaze_Prayer.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Christian community in Orkney is in the process of planning an "Islands Ablaze" prayer conference for Spring 2008. By Fiona Cowan</description>
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      <title>The Peruvian Adventures of Hilton Church</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/99856/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/The_Peruvian_Adventures.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/99856/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/The_Peruvian_Adventures.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A party of 35 Highland volunteers led by members of Hilton Church and their friends recently paid a return visit to Puerto Alegria</description>
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      <title>Youth Inclusive appoints new Director</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/99730/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Church_Family/Youth/Youth_Inclusive_appoints.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/99730/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Church_Family/Youth/Youth_Inclusive_appoints.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Youth Inclusive have recently appointed a new Director (Drew Kuzma from Canada) and Youth Worker (Brian Irvine, Inverness) to the work in Inverness</description>
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      <title>Power, Sex and Money</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/99442/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Is_there_any/Power_Sex_and.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/99442/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Is_there_any/Power_Sex_and.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The world is always very ready to attack the church; but so often the church presents the world and the media with an open goal - or score's an own goal.</description>
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      <title>Inverness Marriage preparation and enrichment</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/99187/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Church_Family/Couples/Inverness_Marriage_preparation.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/99187/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Church_Family/Couples/Inverness_Marriage_preparation.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A summary of some of the work being done and resources being employed in the work of preparing couple for marriage, and enriching the relationship within marriage</description>
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      <title>Wording of gay speech crime</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/99102/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Wording_of_gay.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/99102/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Wording_of_gay.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Christian Institute and the Lawyers Christian Fellowship (LCF) are concerned about inadequate protection for free speech</description>
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      <title>Blythswood 2007 Shoe Box Appeal</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/99100/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Archive/Blythswood_2007_Shoe.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/99100/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Archive/Blythswood_2007_Shoe.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Blythswood would still appreciate offers of help in the work of packing the Christmas gift  shoe boxes</description>
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      <title>Chit Chat Women's Group</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/99009/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Chit_Chat_Womens.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/99009/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Chit_Chat_Womens.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Partylite - a pre-Christmas evening with candles and a range of Christmas gifts. By women ... for women...inspiring women.
Refreshments too! By Tracey Paterson</description>
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      <title>The Golden Compass - atheism for kids?</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/98990/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/The_Golden_Compass.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/98990/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/The_Golden_Compass.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>There will be a new children's movie out in December called "The Golden Compass". The movie has been described as "atheism for kids"</description>
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      <title>Indescribable - the universe</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/98544/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Indescribable_the_universe.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/98544/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Indescribable_the_universe.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A film that asks the question: "What does the universe say about God?"
Free Admission. Classification equivalent to 12A.</description>
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      <title>Prayer still going up</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/98660/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Prayer/Prayer_still_going.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/98660/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Prayer/Prayer_still_going.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In spite of a dramatic downturn in church attendance a recent Tearfund survey shows that the UK population is still turning to prayer - with one in three Scots looking to something beyond themselves</description>
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      <title>Schools Prayer Network</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/98606/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Social_Issues/Education/Schools_Prayer_Network.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/98606/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Social_Issues/Education/Schools_Prayer_Network.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Schools Prayer Network (Scotland) exists to promote prayer for every school in Scotland. The aim is to see groups committed to regular prayer throughout the year.</description>
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      <title>The Destiny of Britain</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/98565/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Church_Family/Organisation_Reports_and/Esther_414/The_Destiny_of.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/98565/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Church_Family/Organisation_Reports_and/Esther_414/The_Destiny_of.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Premier of a new film covering Britain's part in the events which created the modern state of Israel - a vision, supported by great Christian revivalists and Bible teachers such as the C H Spurgeon, Robert Murray McCheyne and J C Ryle By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>Veggie Tales</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/98545/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Veggie_Tales.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/98545/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Veggie_Tales.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Culduthel Christian Centre presents - Veggie Tales: the Toy that saved Christmas. A short children's film. 
Free Admission. Refreshments available</description>
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      <title>Immanuel - God with us</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/98192/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Music_Praise_Worship/Musicians/Immanuel_God_with.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/98192/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Music_Praise_Worship/Musicians/Immanuel_God_with.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Tommie Mackay of Inverness CYC has writtten a carol for Christmas which is to be performed by Central Primary School pupils at a Christmas concert</description>
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      <title>Inverness YMCA/CYC Children in Need events</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/98092/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Inverness_YMCA_CYC.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/98092/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Inverness_YMCA_CYC.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Inverness YMCA/CYC are organising two events as part of the annual "Children in Need" appeal. Try your hand at racing an F1 car; or keeping quiet for a while in a sponsored silence.</description>
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      <title>Jump Start Training Event</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/98038/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Jump_Start_Training.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/98038/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Jump_Start_Training.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A training event for 'Jump'- a new creative praise and worship event for children in Inverness and surrounding areas. By Chris Watt</description>
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      <title>Youth Alpha coming to Tain</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/98033/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Easter_Ross/Youth_Alpha_coming.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/98033/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Easter_Ross/Youth_Alpha_coming.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Tain Youth Cafe YMCA, with local church support, is arranging a pilot Youth Alpha course starting in January 2008 By Graham Nutt</description>
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      <title>Gideons Annual Open Meeting</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/97463/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Gideons_Annual_Open.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>All are cordially invited to this meeting.
The speaker is Rev. Bill Wallace and the evening will include musical Items, testimonies and updates</description>
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      <title>Abortion, euthanasia and the SCP</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/97388/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Abortion_euthanasia_and.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/97388/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Abortion_euthanasia_and.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>On the 40th anniversary of the Abortion Act 1967 and since then, 6.7 million abortions have taken place; and the BMA are now giving no lead in the euthanasia debate</description>
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      <title>Keeping Faith in Schools</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/91017/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Social_Issues/Education/Keeping_Faith_in.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/91017/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Social_Issues/Education/Keeping_Faith_in.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>CARE Scotland is doing a roadshow to help parents be informed on all the changes taking place in relation to contact with schools. One of the venues is in Inverness</description>
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      <title>YMCA/CYC Sale and Coffee Morning</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/97035/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/YMCA_CYC_Sale.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/97035/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/YMCA_CYC_Sale.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Come along and support the work amongst young people in the city through the YMCA "CYC" sale and coffee morning By Tommie Mackay</description>
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      <title>Scottish Reformation Society Meetings</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/96469/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Scottish_Reformation_Society.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/96469/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Scottish_Reformation_Society.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The new season of meetings for the Inverness Branch of the Scottish Reformation Society is due to begin in October. By Scott Melhuish</description>
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      <title>Good Neighbours Day</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A one day event aimed at helping folk be "good neighbours" in church and over the garden fence, by getting alongside parents where they are. By Chic Lidstone</description>
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      <title>Ex magistrate begins appeal</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An ex-magistrate who failed to get an exemption from hearings in which he might have to place children with gay couples is beginning an appeal.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Caris, the new 48-page glossy magazine for girls aged 11-16 — full of fashion, beauty, health, real-life stories, interviews, reviews, QUIZZES, problem pages, eco and ethical tips, and more!</description>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/96061/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Letters_to_the/Friends_of_Inverness.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An October update newsletter from Inverness YMCA / Christian Youth Centre By Tommie Mackay</description>
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      <title>Elaine Storkey meeting</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/96057/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Elaine_Storkey_meeting.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Come and hear conference speaker, lecturer and Thought for the Day contributor Dr. Elaine Storkey during the week of prayer for Global Poverty By Jonathan Appleby</description>
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      <title>'Walk Thru the Bible New Testament Seminar'</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/96056/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Walk_Thru_the.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/96056/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Walk_Thru_the.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A day seminar hosted by Inverness Christian Fellowship which opens up the participant's understanding of the Scriptures.</description>
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      <title>Malawi Evening</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/96055/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Malawi_Evening.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/96055/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Malawi_Evening.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An evening to hear from a number of local speakers on their experiences working in Malawi. By Len Cazaly</description>
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      <title>Global Poverty Prayer Week</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/95965/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Global_Poverty_Prayer.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/95965/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Global_Poverty_Prayer.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Tearfund’s Global Poverty Prayer Week pulls together thousands of Christians hungry to hear God and keen to be part of a miracle. By Jonathan Appleby</description>
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      <title>Abortion raises risk of breast cancer</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/94942/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Social_Issues/Health_Issues/Abortion_raises_risk.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/94942/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Social_Issues/Health_Issues/Abortion_raises_risk.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A new study shows that countries (like the UK) with a higher rate of abortion could expect to see a substantial increase in the incidence of breast cancer.</description>
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      <title>A litany of offensive legislation</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/94941/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/A_litany_of.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/94941/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/A_litany_of.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In 2006 the Western Isles Council in Scotland received hate mail and death threats because its registrars refused, on moral grounds, to conduct civil partnership ceremonies. By Christian Concern for Our Nation</description>
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      <title>Organic Church</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Organic church life is a grass roots experience that is marked by face-to-face community, every-member functioning, By Frank Viola</description>
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      <title>In one hour everything is going to change</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/94938/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Is_there_any/In_one_hour.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/94938/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Is_there_any/In_one_hour.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The prophet Isaiah warns us that in the last days God is going to “turn the world upside down.”  He declares, “Behold, the Lord maketh the earth empty, and maketh it waste, and turneth it upside down”(Isaiah 24:1). By David Wilkerson</description>
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      <title>Revival in the Hebrides (1949)</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/94936/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Western_Isles/Revival_in_the.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A transcript of a taped message on the Hebrides Revival. The report was given in 1968 by Duncan Campbell, a preacher in the Revival of 1949</description>
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      <title>Highland Prom Praise</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/94597/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Music_Praise_Worship/Musicians/Highland_Prom_Praise.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/94597/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Music_Praise_Worship/Musicians/Highland_Prom_Praise.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Highland PROM Praise offers a tapestry of classical music, coupled with
solo performance. it also provides an opportunity to sing some of the best loved hymns, both ancient and
modern.</description>
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      <title>OM Team visiting the Highlands</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/92248/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/OM_Team_visiting.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/92248/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/OM_Team_visiting.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A multi-media interactive " International Creative Presentation with a Operational Mobilisation Team from Asia/Latin America/OM Ships By Chris Watt</description>
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      <title>Ride for Romania</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/93323/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wester_Ross/Ride_for_Romania.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/93323/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wester_Ross/Ride_for_Romania.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Bike Run in support of two charities in Romania, the Csemete Nursery in Cluj and the Acts Trust who work with impoverished teenagers in Romania. By Catriona Maclean</description>
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      <title>Chit Chat</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/92252/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Archive/Chit_Chat.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/92252/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Archive/Chit_Chat.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Quiz Night! An informal evening for you to test your memory and knowledge! Come along and join in or organise your own team (4-6 people) to bring along By Tracey Paterson</description>
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      <title>SOR Northern Ireland update</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/91972/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/SOR_Northern_Ireland.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/91972/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/SOR_Northern_Ireland.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A High Court ruling in Northern Ireland has quashed legislation which could have aversely affected Christian witness. The case was brought by the Christian Institute and some NI churches By Lawyers Christian Fellowship</description>
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      <title>New ladies prayer meeting on Skye</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/91965/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Skye_and_Lochalsh/New_ladies_prayer.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/91965/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Skye_and_Lochalsh/New_ladies_prayer.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A new prayer meeting for ladies has been launched at the south end of Skye By Mary Fennell</description>
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      <title>SU Worker basking in the Orkney sun</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/91413/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Orkney/SU_Worker_basking.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/91413/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Orkney/SU_Worker_basking.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Orkney had a flurry of SU activity as Scott McRoberts the Regional Worker for the Northern Highlands and Orkney paid a 6-day visit to the County. By Fiona Cowan</description>
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      <title>Schools and Parental Involvement</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/91016/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Social_Issues/Education/Schools_and_Parental.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/91016/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Social_Issues/Education/Schools_and_Parental.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>As of 1st August 2007, school boards have been replaced by parent councils and parent forums as the means by which parents can be involved with schools.</description>
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      <title>Christians going off to university</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90995/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Social_Issues/Education/Christians_going_off.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90995/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Social_Issues/Education/Christians_going_off.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Pray for Christian univesity students that they will be able to hold fast to their faith.</description>
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      <title>HTC AGM, Graduation and FF Bruce Lecture</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90859/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Archive/HTC_AGM_Graduation.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90859/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Archive/HTC_AGM_Graduation.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Highland Theological College extends a  warm invitation to all to the annual FF Bruce lecture; and the subsequent AGM and Graduation Service</description>
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      <title>Care for ex-offenders</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90715/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Reaching_Out/Community_Action/Care_for_ex.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90715/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Reaching_Out/Community_Action/Care_for_ex.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A meeting to explore how ex-offenders can be helped to re-integrate and break the offending cycle By David Martin</description>
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      <title>Church teenager provides ex-prisoner packs</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90712/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Reaching_Out/Community_Action/Church_teenager_provides.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90712/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Reaching_Out/Community_Action/Church_teenager_provides.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>As a good example of Christian action, a Norwich teenager has helped to provide rucksacks packed with essential items for people coming out of prison.</description>
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      <title>Layman to moderate Inverness Presbytery</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90670/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Layman_to_moderate.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90670/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Layman_to_moderate.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Mr. Willie Weatherspoon  is making history in the ecclesiastical circles of Inverness Church of Scotland Presbytery; but not without dissent concerning his "lay" status.</description>
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      <title>Connect Youth Outreach Ministry</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/87030/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Connect_Youth_Outreach.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/87030/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Connect_Youth_Outreach.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A new youth outreach venture in and under the auspices of the Christian Youth Centre and encouraging young people to "Connect" with God</description>
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      <title>Prayer and Intercession</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90525/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Prayer_and_Intercession.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90525/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Prayer_and_Intercession.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A week-long course on intercessory prayer run by Ellel Ministries Scotland at Blairmore House (near Huntly)</description>
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      <title>SCP - Highland Annual Conference 2007</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90359/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/SCP_Highland_Annual.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90359/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/SCP_Highland_Annual.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Post-election feedback, consultation, Q and A, preparation for AGM and next Election.
Morning and afternoon sessions. All welcome!</description>
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      <title>Vacancies with Youth Inclusive</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90252/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Archive/Vacancies_with_Youth.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90252/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Archive/Vacancies_with_Youth.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Project Director and Youth Worker vacancies exist with Youth Inclusive in Inverness. Closing date 12 September 2007.</description>
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      <title>Threats to freedom to witness</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90181/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Threats_to_freedom.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90181/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Threats_to_freedom.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Discrimination Law Revue could have a massive impact on the freedom for Christians and others to say what they believe without fear of prosecution. By Lawyers Christian Fellowship</description>
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      <title>Kirking of the Council put on ice</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90136/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Kirking_of_the.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90136/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Kirking_of_the.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Inverness Provost Bob Wynd has stated that the Kirking of the Council would in future go into abeyance until the start of the next council four-yearly cycle in 2011.</description>
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      <title>Pastors' familiarization tour to Israel</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90067/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Letters_to_the/Pastors_familiarization_tour.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90067/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Letters_to_the/Pastors_familiarization_tour.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Calvary Chapel tour for (male) church leaders to become acquaint - in a short time and at minimum expense with the Biblical sites in Israel By Leo Rose</description>
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      <title>Connecting Scotland follow-on meeting</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90026/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Prayer/Connecting_Scotland_follow.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/90026/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Prayer/Connecting_Scotland_follow.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Prayer weekend in Lairg for those involved with the Connecting Scotland Easter-Pentecost prayer walk</description>
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      <title>Ministry trip to Malawi</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/89872/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Letters_to_the/Ministry_trip_to.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/89872/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Letters_to_the/Ministry_trip_to.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A recent Christian Fellowship of Healing (Highland) ministry trip to Malawi and South Africa by Jim Rettie and Jean Aiken By Jim Rettie</description>
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      <title>Cross-cultural links with Polish Community</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/89824/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Cross_cultural_links.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/89824/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Cross_cultural_links.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A one day course designed to equip the church to reach out to people from the range of cultures now within the Highlands.</description>
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      <title>Concern over 'Public Benefit' test</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/89818/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Concern_over_Public.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/89818/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Christians_and_Politics/Concern_over_Public.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Churches and Christian organisations could be seriously and financially impacted by proposed legislation relating to the operation of charitable bodies. By CCFON/LCF</description>
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      <title>Outreach in the Middle East</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/89808/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Outreach_in_the.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/89808/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Outreach_in_the.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A meeting to hear how God is working today in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and many other Middle Eastern countries. By Smithton/Culloden Free Church</description>
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      <title>Sentenced for preaching from God's Word</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/86421/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Sentenced_for_preaching.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/86421/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Sentenced_for_preaching.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Ake Green is a Swedish pastor who was sentenced to prison for saying that homosexuality is wrong. His conviction was overturned on appeal.</description>
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      <title>Re-introducing Jesus</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/89464/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Re_introducing_Jesus.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/89464/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Re_introducing_Jesus.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A powerful poem of re-introduction to the real Jesus (of God, the Bible and His church). The Jesus who came, the Jesus who reigns and the Jesus who is coming back.</description>
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      <title>Our Worst Enemy, Ourselves</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/89443/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Our_Worst_Enemy.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/89443/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Our_Worst_Enemy.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>But the maddening reality is that we do not understand that WE are our own worst enemies......</description>
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      <title>Former Sikh/Hindu to speak in Inverness</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Pastor Kul Bal who is now based in Melbourne, Australia is due to speak in Inverness. He gave up a well-paid job to serve the Lord more fully bringing encouragement, restoration and inner healing to individuals and ministries.</description>
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      <title>Jews Making Aliyah - Returning Home</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The largest chartered flight of the summer filled with new immigrants (olim) from North America touched down Tuesday morning at Ben Gurion International Airport. By Arutz Sheva</description>
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      <title>Al Qaeda Terror Won't Stop If US Pulls Out</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Olivier Roy, the French political scientist says: "Today the narrative of the revolt is religious. Forty years ago it was Marxist. Today it is religious....."</description>
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      <title>A Song Amidst Disaster</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>David Wilkerson has long since spoken about disasters coming upon America. Here he expands on this with a further message for the Christian church. By Christians Together</description>
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      <title>John Mackay of Christian Research</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A talk being organised by Dornoch and District Christian Fellowship on the subject "By Design" with an opportunity for questions and answers. By Barrie Fairns</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>HIGHLAND HARMONY SINGERS - a Christian choir drawn from across the Highlands are holding a nationwide Psalmody Festival.</description>
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      <title>Summer Praise at Foyers</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Rev. Martyn Bateman has obtained kind permission from the new owner of Foyers Church to hold services throughout  July and August.</description>
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      <title>Street Pastors for Inverness Training Day</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The "Street Pastors" initiative for Inverness is moving forward; and the first training session is scheduled for Saturday, 18 August.</description>
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      <title>Special Agents on Westray</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Orkney’s Christian Endeavour Camp returned to Westray again this summer and for 2007 they took the theme of ‘007 God’s Special Agents. By Fiona Cowan</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Help Blythswood to raise funds towards the care of old people and ex orphanage boys in Satu Nou in Romania</description>
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      <title>Amazon Heartbeat</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A new 8-part series starts Monday 6th August about the work of the Vine Trust bringing relief to the people of the Amazonian region.</description>
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      <title>Education Issues</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An "Education Forum" is being set up on this web site to discuss issues relating to this vital topic. Would you like to be involved? By The Editor</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The annual Scottish Northern Convention is sceduled to be held in Dingwall (Castle Street Church of Scotland) with a full programme of events and speakers.</description>
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      <title>Answers in Genesis</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Ken Ham (international speaker with Answers in Genesis) is due to speak in Stornoway and Inverness on a range of important topics relating to our contemporary culture</description>
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      <title>Alpha supper to launch 2007 initiative</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Beacon Supper in Inverness is planned as launch event for the 2007 National Alpha Initiative. An opportunity to invite friends to hear the Gospel.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Summer holiday convention held in Buckie each year as part of the Keswick Convention ministry</description>
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      <title>Wycliffe Meeting</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Wycliffe evening conference where Ronnie and Margaret Sim (originally from Inverness) will speak on training Africans for Bible translation in Kenya</description>
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      <title>Microchip implants</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/86957/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Microchip_implants.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/86957/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Microchip_implants.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>It is increasingly likely that many citizens will soon have micro-chips (RFID devices) implanted under their skin. By The Editor</description>
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      <title>Discovering the Treasure of Life</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/86923/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Discovering_the_Treasure.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A week of restoration, refreshment and personal revival aimed at finding the hidden depths and reviving the joy of abundant life.</description>
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      <title>Churches, employment law and sexuality</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/86862/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Churches_employment_law.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/86862/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Churches_employment_law.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>According to the Lawyers' Christian Fellowship, a recent ruling on employment law requires churches to have "clearly stated positions" on the issue of sexual morality</description>
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      <title>Prayer request for the McTaggarts.</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/86451/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Western_Isles/Prayer_request_for.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>On Friday 8 June I attended the funeral service for Joe McTaggart and the memorial service for Daniel, his son. It was an experience that will be with me for a very long time. By Murdo Murray and David O'Loan</description>
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      <title>New Bible Society youth worker</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/84862/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/New_Bible_Society.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A new youth development manager has been appointed by the Scottish Bible Society to encourage young people to engage with the Bible and SBS</description>
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      <title>Widespread support for anti-abortion pupil</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/84869/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Social_Issues/Health_Issues/Widespread_support_for.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A young mum who is also a school pupil is receiving widespread support for her stand against abortion and the difficulties she has faced from her school.</description>
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      <title>Report from Bogota conference</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/84708/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Report_from_Bogota.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/84708/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Report_from_Bogota.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Today in excess of 60,000 people pass through the doors every week; 45,000 attending the Sunday morning services and 15,000 on a Friday evening. By Steve Taylor</description>
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      <title>Petition against abortion on demand</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/83207/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Letters_to_the/Petition_against_abortion.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An online petition has just been posted calling on the British Medical Association to reject recommendations which call for abortion on demand</description>
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      <title>Taking, making and faking human life</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/83190/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Taking_making_and.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Andrea Minichiello Williams of Christian Concern for our Nation and the Lawyers Christian Fellowship speaking on the prospect of human/animal hybrids.</description>
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      <title>Teenager takes school to High Court</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>After nearly 12 months of waiting, Lydia Playfoot will this morning (22JUNE), take her school to the High Court over her right to wear a Christian 'purity ring'.</description>
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      <title>Objections to Culloden church plans</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Some concern was recently expressed at a community council meeting regarding the plans for a new Culloden Baptish church building in the Westhill suburb of Inverness.</description>
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      <title>Sexual health crisis in young people</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/82336/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Sexual_health_crisis.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Health experts warn increasing consumption of alcohol and recreational drugs among teenagers and young adults is fuelling soaring rates of sexually transmitted diseases By Independent Online</description>
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      <title>CLAN Gathering 2007</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The CLAN Gathering in St. Andrews has become a regular holiday/conference event in the annual Scottish Christian calendar.</description>
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      <title>Aberdeen City Mission wins top award</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Aberdeen City Mission emerged as one of only three Scottish winners of the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service - the equivalent of an MBE.</description>
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      <title>Free Teaching Day - One nation, one King</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Free Teaching Day as part of the prayer conference for Israel - One Nation, One King! with Eliyahu Ben-Haim, Chuck Cohen and Ofer Amitai</description>
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      <title>A response to Dawkins</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Dundee  Free Church of Scotland minister David Robertson has  published a book entitled "The Dawkins Letters" which challenges the views of arch-atheist Richard Dawkins.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Rev Canon Mark Strange has been elected as the new Bishop for the Diocese of Moray, Ross and Caithness. A service of consecration is planned for October
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      <title>Connecting Scotland closing event</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The 50-day Easter-to-Pentecost prayer walk which started in Shetland with horizontal hailstones, finished in Edinburgh in glorious sunshine By Fiona Cowan</description>
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      <title>Edinburgh University and Pagan Conference</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Edinburgh University has granted permission to the Pagan Society Scotland to use the campus grounds for a major pagan conference involving Druids, shamans and witches.</description>
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      <title>Pentecost Celebrated</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Unity in the body was much in evidence in the Smithton/Culloden area on Pentecost Sunday when four local churches came together for a joint service.
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      <title>NHS hospital hosts occult activities</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>LAST SUNDAY, 20th May, Hope Hospital in Salford, allocated a substantial area of the hospital for a 'mind, body, spirit awareness festival' which included a range of occult activities. By E-mail report</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Reachout Trust is a well-established ministry providing resources, help and training for those who need a fuller understanding of the cults / occult.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Over the past couple of years Inverness has received a steady flow of foreign nationals from the new EU member nations. Many of these have limited English. By Ian Ross</description>
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      <title>Highland Christian Radio update</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Our initial application with OFCOM for an FM community radio license has been rejected.  OFCOM indicated their decision is based on the following assessment. By Leo Rose</description>
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      <title>Scottish Christian Resources Exhibition</title>
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      <description>This exhibition will provide an exciting blend of exhibitors, church stories, seminars, fellowship, worship and much more.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In a record year for complaints to the ASA, the Gay Police Association advert was the most controversial, attracting more than 500 complaints.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Of the two applications for a national digital radio licence. only one contains Christian radio - and only one will win. Support Premier Christian Radio. By Premier Christian Radio</description>
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      <title>Legal Advice on Street Preaching</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/78705/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Reaching_Out/Legal_Advice_on.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In some instances, public officials have sought to restrict the liberty to preach and distribute Christian literature by misapplying the law. So read the rules here</description>
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      <title>Election results in the Highlands and Islands</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A summary from the BBC's web site of the election results for the Highlands and Islands area.</description>
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      <title>Post-election observations, thoughts and feelings</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The election is over; the results are in. Where to now for Christians in Scotland who might feel called to the arena of political activism?
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      <title>TT Fellowship - Freedom from addiction</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Inverness Bible Fellowship is pleased to sponsor a new ministry to those struggling with addictions and life-dominating habits.
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      <title>Pray for Scotland - final event</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/77851/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Archive/Pray_for_Scotland.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Pray for Scotland initiative culminates on 27th May in Edinburgh with a 
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      <title>Life Issues update</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A number of live issues at the moment are to do with the beginning and end of life. This will update you on the developments that are taking place in these areas By Andrea Minichielllo Williams</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Christian Cafe - and an outreach and resource centre for the local community and all who drop by. By Mike and Margaret</description>
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      <title>Prayer walk report from Orkney</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Tuesday 10th April was Day Three of the 50-day prayer walk; the National Team were in Orkney – flying in and dispersing to several different islands.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Prospects is a Christian voluntary organisation which values and supports people with learning disabilities</description>
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      <title>Key issues update from CCFN/LCF</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A "key issues" update from CCFN - includes news from campus at Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt universities; and George Hargreave's (SCP) actions on drug classification.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An Andy Fraser/Tom Clark update on the "Healing Rooms" in Orkney - "Every week, we were experiencing the peace of God and guests were ... being touched by God".</description>
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      <title>The Ultimate Text Message</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Scottish Bible Society (SBS) is participating in a new venture to make the Bible available to mobile phone users so that it can now be carried and accessed anywhere.</description>
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      <title>The Ultimate Statistic</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A cast-iron certainty.</description>
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      <title>3 million waiting for an invite to church</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Tear Fund church report states that one in seven adults in the UK attends a Christian church each month, with nearly 3 million more people saying they would attend church if only they were asked,</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A Press Release by the Lawyers Christian Fellowship - 21 March 2007 (following the vote in the Lords).</description>
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      <title>Rush to introduce SOR legislation</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An interview with Conservative MP Peter Bone on his views of the rush to introduce new SORs legislation.</description>
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      <title>True Womanhood 2</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/73119/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/True_Womanhood_2.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An new week at Ellel Scotland for women of all ages designed to enable women to move forward into their true identity.</description>
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      <title>Cromarty East Parish Church restoration</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/73118/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Easter_Ross/Cromarty_East_Parish.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/73118/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Easter_Ross/Cromarty_East_Parish.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The historic parish church in Cromarty has received funding to go ahead with a restoration programme</description>
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      <title>Parliamentary Prayer for Scotland</title>
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      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/73055/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Parliamentary_Prayer_for.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The PPS team led a seminar at the recent Pray for Scotland's Storehouse Conference in the Drumossie Hotel, Inverness</description>
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      <title>Help within the body of Christ locally</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/71959/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Pastoral_Care/Help_within_the/Help_within_the.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>There are many ministries and giftings within the body of Christ locally that are experienced in a range of areas. Click on</description>
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      <title>Wholeness and Healing</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/71835/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Pastoral_Care/Wholeness_and_Healing/Wholeness_and_Healing.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/71835/Christians_Together_in/Christian_Life/Pastoral_Care/Wholeness_and_Healing/Wholeness_and_Healing.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Sources of help and ministry within the body of Christ to those who are suffering.</description>
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      <title>Sexual Orientation Regulations</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/71715/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Sexual_Orientation_Regulations.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/71715/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Sexual_Orientation_Regulations.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A "must read" from Christian Concern for our Nation / Lawyers Christian Fellowship</description>
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      <title>Highland Heritage</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/70741/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Highland_Heritage.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/70741/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/Highland_Heritage.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Gospel in Highland 2007 (year of culture).</description>
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      <title>Christian Fellowship of Healing (Highand)</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A news update from Jim Rettie</description>
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      <title>News from Tom Clark</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/70702/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Orkney/News_from_Tom.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/70702/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Orkney/News_from_Tom.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A summary of some of the spiritual life in Orkney</description>
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      <title>Advertising space</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/70079/Advertising_space.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Contact the editor for details of advertising in the Christians Together</description>
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      <title>SCP's Highlands and Islands candidate</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/68891/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/SCPs_Highlands_and.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/68891/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Wider_News/SCPs_Highlands_and.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Murdo Murray from Lewis is to stand as the Highlands and Islands candidate for the Scottish Christian Party</description>
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      <title>Engage! training in Inverness</title>
      <link>http://www.christianstogether.net/Articles/68876/Christians_Together_in/Around_the_Region/Inverness_Area/Engage_training_in.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A training course is for individuals involved in Christian youth work in their spare-time, part-time, full-time or year-out.</description>
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      <title>Friends of the Christian Youth Centre (CYC)</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A new beginning for the YMCA</description>
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      <title>Faith Mission activities</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Have a look at the things that the folks in the Faith Mission have planned to do. And please pray for these ventures.</description>
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      <title>Skye and Lochalsh home page</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Send all correspondence to: editor@christianstogether.net</description>
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      <title>Information for Christian guest house operators</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The newly-introduced Sexual Orientation Regulations are already having a serious impact on Christian businesses. By CT</description>
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      <title>Prayer Needs and Answers</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Prayer needs and answers</description>
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      <title>Regular Inverness Prayer Groups</title>
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      <description>List of prayer groups and contact details</description>
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