Category: News

Going Forward : A Community Manifesto For Cornwall 2024

9th January 2024

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As we enter another election year CIPF is looking to renew the Manifesto for eventually submitting it to those who will be elected as our Members of Parliament and so guide them in fulfilling their responsibilities on behalf of the people of Cornwall.
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Half of Britons think religion does ‘more harm than good’ to society

9th January 2024

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A new survey has found half of British people view religion as “having more negative consequences for society than positive”.
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In World Peace Day message, Pope warns of risks of AI for peace

9th January 2024

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Pope Francis reflects on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on world peace, and urges the international community to adopt a binding international treaty that regulates its development and use.
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Church leaders issue joint call for action on poverty in 2024

5th January 2024

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News, Poverty

Senior leaders from churches and charities have called on politicians to take urgent action on rising poverty in the UK and around the world.
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Becoming Better Together: Ecumenical Progress in Cornwall

5th January 2024

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Churches Together in Cornwall, News

It’s ten years since churches in the county signed a Declaration of Intent to work together more closely.
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Youth Justice Survey

3rd January 2024

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News, Young People

We are seeking the views of young people about justice and peace issues, especially but not limited to young people within the Baptist, Methodist, URC and Church of Scotland denominations (types of church).
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Prayers and statements on violence in Israel and Gaza

3rd January 2024

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Middle East Crisis, News

Churches and Christian organisations are responding with prayers and statements to the violence in Israel and Gaza
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Act on Poverty: Lent Course for 2024

3rd January 2024

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Lent & Easter, News

With a General Election on the horizon, we believe that this is the time to speak out as a Church and show our political leaders that another reality can exist where poverty doesn’t hold anyone down, and that together we can get there.
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A New Lent Course: ‘Calling a Wounded Earth Home’

3rd January 2024

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Lent & Easter, News

Inspired by Green Christian’s Deep Waters Course, it asks “What kind of people might we need to be to face the challenges of climate change?”
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Easy Eco Tips 2024 Calendar

3rd January 2024

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Climate change, Environment, News

Our new easy eco tips 2024 calendar will keep you and your church inspired throughout the year with fresh ideas for each month, and help to foster a lasting commitment to a greener lifestyle.
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Archbishop of Canterbury and Nicky Gumbel among Christians celebrated in New Year Honours list

3rd January 2024

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The Archbishop of Canterbury and Rev Nicky Gumbel are some of the most recognisable names in the Christian community to have been included in the 2024 New Year honours list.
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Responding to the current situation in Israel and Palestine

3rd January 2024

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Middle East Crisis, News

A regularly updated page of statements and resources.
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Becoming Better Together

20th December 2023

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Churches Together in Cornwall, News

A special event will mark ten years of growing Christian unity in Cornwall in January.
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As COP28 concludes, WCC general secretary urges: “we, as people of faith, must continue to nurture hope”

20th December 2023

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Climate change, News

Though COP28 failed to produce a credible plan to phase out fossil fuels, there is still reason for hope that the world can move toward climate justice
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WCC Christmas Message 2023

20th December 2023

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Christmas 2023, News

Christmas Message of the World Council of Churches, December 2023: What Is This Light?
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights – 75 years on

20th December 2023

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Last week we celebrated 75 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. But what issues remain just as relevant today? How universal are human rights?
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The Diocese of Truro Christmas Message

20th December 2023

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Christmas 2023, News

Bishop Hugh shares his Christmas message.
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Have we got Christmas carols all wrong?

19th December 2023

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Christmas 2023, News

An English Heritage historian is challenging what we think we know about Christmas carols.
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A community manifesto for health justice

19th December 2023

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Mental Health, News

The next government has the power to bring about a happier, healthier Britain, but avoidable health inequalities are undermining society’s physical and mental health as well as our social and economic future.
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Good COP or bad COP

19th December 2023

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Climate change, News

A round-up of how things finished at the UN climate talks (COP28) in Dubai and the impact the Tearfund team had there.
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