Category: News

Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for The World Day Of Prayer For The Care Of Creation

3rd September 2024

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Environment, News, Season of Creation

“Hope and Act with Creation” is the theme of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, to be held on 1 September 2024. The theme is drawn from Saint Paul’s Letter to the Romans (8:19-25), where the Apostle explains what it means for us to live according to the Spirit and focuses…
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Government appoints new faith minister

3rd September 2024

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FoRB, News, Persecuted & Refugees

Lord Wajid Khan of Burnley, aged 44, has been appointed as the government’s new Faith Minister.
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UN committee echoes Quaker concerns over racism in the UK

30th August 2024

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News, Racial Justice

The United Nations has recognised a wide range of concerns raised by civil society organisations including Quakers in its latest review of racism in the UK.
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Symposium on religion and international affairs will focus on role of faith and civil society in multilateral solutions

30th August 2024

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The 11th edition of the Annual Symposium on the Role of Religion and Faith-Based Organizations will assess the trends and opportunities for the participation of civil society, and specifically faith actors, in all stages from policy formulation to implementation if the world is to achieve sustainable development, peace and security and enjoy human rights and…
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Ecumenical Patriarch shares opening message for Season of Creation

30th August 2024

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Environment, News, Season of Creation

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, the Archbishop of Constantinople, shared a message on the opening of Season of Creation 2024.
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Operation Noah Introduces ‘Greenopoly’ Board Game at Greenbelt

29th August 2024

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Climate change, News

Our creative stall at this year’s Greenbelt Festival which featured our new climate solutions game, Greenopoly.
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‘Chaos’ at one of the biggest UK Christian charities as founders suspended

27th August 2024

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News, Persecuted & Refugees

Trustees of the organisation’s international board have ordered an independent investigation, while the charity has admitted it has let supporters down through a situation which has been described by those within as ‘chaos’.
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Fair Trade: Prayer, Preaching & Study

27th August 2024

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Fair Trade, News

Resources for Fairtrade Fortnight.
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Anglican Communion Science Commission discuss the importance of science and faith in Lambeth Call webinar

21st August 2024

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News

Flooding, burning fossil fuels, maternal death in childbirth, malaria and artificial intelligence were among the topics discussed by members of the Anglican Communion Science Commission in July.
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Prayers for peace amid civil unrest and racial tensions published

21st August 2024

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News, Violent disorder UK

A new set of prayers in response to the recent civil unrest has been published by the Church of England Racial Justice Unit. Prayers for Peace during Civil Unrest and Racial Tension are designed for use either in churches or individual prayer. Written primarily by the Rev Guy Hewitt, the Church of England’s Director of…
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“Cries of despair”—WCC releases media briefing on digital visit to the Holy Land

13th August 2024

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Middle East Crisis, News

The visit served as an opportunity to accompany member churches and ecumenical partners, listen to their voices and perspectives, amplify their calls, and remind the world of what is needed to bring about peace in the region.
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New theology course launched for prisoners after surge in demand

13th August 2024

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Fri 09 Aug 2024 by Donna Birrell Westminster Theological Centre (WTC) is launching a new theological course for prisoners to study while serving time. The new resource is in response to findings that show many people are finding faith in prison and are keen to take their journey with God to the next level. The…
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An Eco Church milestone – 50 churches hit gold

13th August 2024

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Environment, News

In June 2024, A Rocha UK awarded the 50th Gold Eco Church and we are celebrating!
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Community Vigil in Launceston

13th August 2024

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News, North Cornwall, Violent disorder UK

A community vigil was held in Launceston Square on 9 Aug at 8pm as a response to recent civil unrest. There were about 45 people from all the denominations in the town – this was good, considering the short notice given to everyone. There were prayers from those moved to pray to the assembled group…
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Churches respond to violent protests

8th August 2024

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News, Violent disorder UK

Compilation of responses from churches h to the violence that has taken place across many towns and cities in recent days.
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Responding to Violent Disorder

7th August 2024

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News, Violent disorder UK

The President of the Methodist Conference, the Revd Helen Cameron, and Vice-President, Carolyn Godfrey, have released the following statement and prayer as a response to the violent disorder that has taken place over recent days.
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Violence in Plymouth

7th August 2024

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News, Violent disorder UK

Statements from Plymouth Council of Faiths and Devon Faith and Belief Forum
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Violent Disorder in the UK

7th August 2024

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Current, News

Statements from the Churches
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CTE Presidents issue a joint statement in response to recent violent disorder

6th August 2024

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News, Violent disorder UK

The Presidents urge churches and communities to work together to put an end to violence, restore peace and heal our nation.
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[240909] Faith in Partnership Week : 9-13 Sep, national

6th August 2024

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County-wide, News

We believe that strong partnerships between faith groups and public sector organisations have huge potential to make lasting change for the vulnerable and marginalised people in society. However, there is still a lot of work to be done.
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