Creation Fest last week saw thousands gather together for four days of teaching, worship, fun activities, crafting, listening to musical artists, and much more in the sunshine
The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Chief Rabbi and the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster have joined two of Britain’s most prominent Sunni and Shia imams in a letter to The Times to praise those who volunteered to repair damage caused by rioters, and to condemn the violence.
The World Council of Churches (WCC) joined ecumenical partners for an online meeting titled “Assisi Reunion and Next Steps of Feast of Creation.” The event brought together faith leaders to discuss ongoing initiatives and plans for promoting the Feast of Creation, highlighting the critical role of faith communities in environmental stewardship and climate justice.
Prof. Dr Amos Nascimento, from the United Methodist Church, serves on the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Ecumenical Education and Formation. In a video interview, he reflects deeply on how aspiring and dreaming toward unity keeps us reaching for the reality of unity.
In the square outside Notre Dame Cathedral, on the 4th of August, representatives of major religions came together, alongside International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach to promote the ideals of peace and brotherhood.
Disability charity Through the Roof is inviting churches to celebrate Disability Awareness Week. Everyone is encouraged to include local disabled people and to hold a service on Sunday 22nd September 2024, or a day of their choice.
Earlier this year, Lee Abbey Christian Community planted approximately 1,100 native trees on its property in an effort to help further restore the original Atlantic woodland that once covered the site.
If we are to be peacemakers in the face of growing global conflicts, we must be justice makers. We have created a resource that you can use to explore what this means for each of us in shaping our responses to the global climate and environmental crisis.
Rev. Frank-Dieter Fischbach is the new General Secretary of the Conference of European Churches (CEC). He took time to share some reflections on his hopes and aspirations, as well as how he sees CEC’s unique role in the world.
Are you interested in hearing about what it would take to end poverty in the UK? Watch the recording of Emma Revie and Val McKie from The Trussell Trust exploring this at our annual Beckly Lecture.
SAVE THE DATE 7th September for our commissioning service which you are all invited to(more details to follow). We are sending our first team out into the night streets on the 14th September – please pray for us!
04/07/2024 More than 100 of the country’s highest carbon emitting churches will be given funding for net zero projects which others can learn from as part of a new project.
Pope Francis expresses his wish that the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games provide an opportunity to establish a truce in ongoing wars and that athletes be messengers of peace.
An opportunity to review the draft Faith Covenant document and to provide input into an initial work plan for the Faith Covenant Group by identifying key priority areas. Open until 5 Sep 24.
The Diocese of Truro has successfully bid to be one of 12 pilot dioceses for a two-year programme aimed at establishing partnerships between schools and their local churches, with the aim of engaging children, young people, and their families.
Research being funded by the Diocese of Truro will focus on the government’s official measure for experiences of deprivation in England and whether it is appropriate for people living in rural Cornwall.