Written and recorded on video by Principal Officer for Pentecostal, Charismatic and Multi-cultural Relations at Churches Together in England Minister Shermara Fletcher-Hoyte
For the first time, the World Council of Churches (WCC) participates as an accredited organization at the 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), which takes place from 2 to 13 December 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Independent, Christian safeguarding charity, Thirtyone:eight share their thoughts on church safeguarding following the Archbishop of Canterbury’s resignation.
Bishop David has been a much-loved part of the Diocese of Winchester for the past 24 years, first as vicar of Christ Church Winchester (2002-2014) then as Bishop of Basingstoke from 2014.
Each year, people all across Cornwall give the most precious gift of all at Christmas; their time. With communities offering such a diverse range of help and support, we want to provide a single page where you can find out what’s on over the festive period this year.
Resources are available for Advent and Christmas 2024, including the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, and those from a wide range of churches and Christian organisations.
“The Church of England believes that the compassionate response at the end of life lies in the provision of high quality palliative care services to all who need them.”
“It remains the case that improving the quality and availability of palliative care offers the best pathway to reducing suffering at the end of life. We will continue to advocate for this and support those who work tirelessly to care for the dying in our hospices, hospitals and care homes.”
Our 2024 Cornish Christmas Giving Catalogue includes 20 charitable organisations and all of Cornwall’s food banks. So this Christmas, give a gift of hope to someone in Cornwall by giving a gift of love to friends and family.
We’ve partnered with Christian Aid, Church Action on Poverty, The Trussell Trust, and other partners to create resources to help you and your church gain a deeper understanding of experiences of poverty, and enable you to act.
New technologies are changing the way in which war is fought. JPIT’s Future of Arms project aims to equip Christians and our churches to engage in discussion and advocacy with decision-makers abut these vital issues, as we seek to fulfill the Christian vocation to be peacemakers.
Despite being a private members bill (a bill that is not proposed by the government, but by a backbench MP) the “The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill” has provoked much debate in the headlines and on topical conversation media.
Leaders of the major faiths have spoken of their deep concern about the impact on vulnerable people should assisted suicide be approved by Parliament, in a letter published ahead of the Second Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
CTBI is supporting and helping to promote an appeal to the major UK banks involved in fossil fuel financing, together with Just Money Movement, Make My Money Matter, Christian Climate Action and Bank Better.