Category: News

Times letters: Faith leaders unite against hatred and violence

6th August 2024

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News, Violent disorder UK

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.
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Global churches unite for Feast of Creation and climate action

6th August 2024

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Climate change, Environment, News

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.
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Prof. Dr Amos Nascimento reflects on why we still aspire to unity

6th August 2024

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Christian Unity, News

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.
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Faith leaders unite at Notre-Dame: Olympic call for global peace

6th August 2024

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News, Sport

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.
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Journey with Jesus for Disability Awareness Week 2024

31st July 2024

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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.
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Lee Abbey Working to Restore Important Atlantic Rainforest

31st July 2024

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Environment, News

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.
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New Resource for churches – Peace, Love and Climate Justice

31st July 2024

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Climate change, Environment, News

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.
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Doing church differently in Penzance

31st July 2024

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News

Since it first opened its doors in November 2023, NightChurchPZ has grown and grown.
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New CEC general secretary shares hopes and aspirations

31st July 2024

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Christian Unity, News

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.
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What would it take to end poverty in the UK?

24th July 2024

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News, Poverty

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.
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A Call for Volunteers to Join Us on the Streets of Falmouth!

24th July 2024

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FPCT, News

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!
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“God Saw That It Was Good” film series

23rd July 2024

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Environment, News

Weaves stunning visual imagery with a narrative entwining science and faith, taking people deeper into the wonder, mystery and meaning of the world.
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Special Green/Social Responsibility Days 2024

23rd July 2024

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News

Lists of creation care/environment days and social responsibility related days in 2024
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Champion net zero churches to help others through demonstrator projects

23rd July 2024

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Climate change, News

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.
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Pope appeals for Olympic Truce for war-torn nations

22nd July 2024

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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.
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Faith Covenant for Cornwall

22nd July 2024

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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.
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Employment Plus Cornwall

20th July 2024

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News

New support service for those looking for work in Cornwall.
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Truro chosen as FLOURISH pilot diocese

17th July 2024

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News, Young People

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.
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Church funded research focuses on inequality of rural living

17th July 2024

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News, Poverty

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.
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Chaplaincy Chain Podcast

17th July 2024

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Chaplaincy, News

he podcast aims to open up conversations about the joys and challenges of chaplaincy by exploring its depths and breadths. Working with partners in a variety of contexts, we hope to bring a range of perspectives and experiences into the conversation.
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