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Christians Together in Camborne Prayer and Worship : 29 Apr, Camborne

24th April 2024

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CHRISTIANS TOGETHER IN CAMBORNE join RADIANT Worship & Prayer for 2 evenings of adoration and intercession. All are welcome as we pray for greater unity and intercede for refreshing among our churches and local community.

Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion Bill backed by Foreign Secretary

24th April 2024

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Current, FORB, New, News, Persecuted & Refugees

The Special Envoy promotes and protects international freedom of religion and belief, highlighting cases of concern and advocating for the rights of those facing discrimination and persecution for their faith.

After Rwanda: Church leaders speak out over hostility to refugees

24th April 2024

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A joint statement from leaders of the Anglican, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Baptist and United Reformed Churches voices concern that asylum seekers and refugees have been used as a “political football” and that the kindness of churches and charities towards people fleeing war, persecution and violence has been “unjustly maligned by some for political reasons.”

The Church-24 Survey

23rd April 2024

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The survey is aimed mainly at people from the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. This is a survey for clergy, lay ministers, and lay people of any denomination or none and you do not have to be a regular churchgoer to take part.

UK-Rwanda asylum law: UN leaders warn of harmful consequences

23rd April 2024

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Current, New, News, Persecuted & Refugees

Following the passage of the “Safety of Rwanda” Bill by the UK Parliament, two UN leaders have again sounded the alarm on the harmful impact it will have on global responsibility-sharing, human rights and refugee protection.

83,000 memorials mapped as burial survey continues

22nd April 2024

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Burial grounds across the Diocese of Truro have been the subject of a survey over the last two years and the field works part of the project is almost complete.

Death & Life Webinar : 5 Jun, ONLINE

22nd April 2024

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Current, New, Online Event

The webinar will combine theological insights and practical wisdom to enable churches to create spaces for people to discuss mortality and what is sometimes known ‘as the last taboo’.

JPIT General Election Resources Launch : 21 May, ONLINE

22nd April 2024

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Current, Election 2024, New, Online Event

Every election is a chance for citizens to actively participate in our democratic process. Join the Joint Public Issues Team to explore how individuals and churches can engage in the upcoming general election.

WCC “cannot reconcile” World Russian People’s Council decree describing Ukraine conflict as “Holy War”

22nd April 2024

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World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, on behalf of WCC member churches, said that the WCC cannot reconcile the Decree of the XXV World Russian People’s Council describing the conflict in Ukraine as a “Holy War.”

What justice issues do young people care about?

22nd April 2024

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Current, New, News, Young People

In January 2024, we carried out a questionnaire asking young people what justice issues they cared about. We received almost 100 responses to our three surveys.

Quaker organisations share vision for peace in Palestine and Israel

22nd April 2024

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Several Quaker organisations including Quakers in Britain have issued a joint statement condemning the violence in Palestine and Israel and calling for action to bring about peace.