Category: News

Ecumenical Facilitator for Hertfordshire, Doral Hayes, reports on the Fifth International Conference on Receptive Ecumenism in June 2022

General Synod endorses plan to reach net zero carbon by 2030

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Climate change, News

The Routemap to Net Zero Carbo by 2030 published last month, encourages cathedrals, churches, schools and theological education institutions to make changes to their day-to-day activities to reduce carbon emissions.

General Synod welcomes £3.6bn investment in mission and ministry

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The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, told Synod that the plans covering £3.6bn over the next nine years amounted to the Church “putting our money where our missional mouth is.”

Meet the Funders Community Workshop Programme 2022

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The Meet the Funders programme runs throughout the year, with our spring event followed up with a series of community workshops designed to take you every step of the way in setting up and strengthening your community projects.

Conference in Sweden explores how disciples use receptivity, learning, and listening

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The Fifth International Conference on Receptive Ecumenism was held in Sigtuna, Sweden on 27-30 June, exploring the theme “Transforming Ecumenism – listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches.” (Rev 2:7)

School Uniform Recycling Toolkit

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School uniform recycling projects are a fantastic way to reduce the financial burden on families whilst promoting the recycling and reuse of clothing.

National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast 5 July 2022 Livestream Recording

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Recording of this year’s National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast, livestreamed for the first time

How can the VCSE engage with the new integrated care system?

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A summary of the conference held on 28 Jun

International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief: London 2022

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FoRB, News, Persecuted & Refugees

Latest news from the Conference being held on 5-6 July

“We were absolutely invisible”: The impact of Covid-19 on the mental health of grassroots voluntary and community sector workers

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Coronavirus, News

This report focuses on the experiences of trusted and embedded grassroots voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations. At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Trust recognised that the significant responsibility for supporting communities would fall on the shoulders of these organisations.

Season Of Creation 2022 Kick Off

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Climate change, Environment, News

Watch recording of the launch event and download the 2022 Celebration Gudie for the Season of Creation (1 sep-4 Oct 22).

Open Doors warns of rapidly growing threat of digital persecution against Christians

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FoRB, News, Persecuted & Refugees

A new report by Open Doors UK, Digital Persecution – The New Frontier for Freedom of Religion or Belief, has highlighted that Christians are increasingly being persecuted via surveillance, censorship and disinformation.

God’s Church for God’s World: An overview of the Lambeth Conference Programme

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Convened by The Archbishop of Canterbury 26 July-8 Aug 2022, the Lambeth Conference is a gathering of bishops from across the Anglican Communion for prayer and reflection, fellowship and dialogue on church and world affairs.

Easter Church Attendance 2019 and 2022: Patterns and Trends

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A new report, compiled by Dr Bev Botting and The Ven Bob Jackson, explores Easter day church-going attendance in 2022 with 2019 figures, and analyses what we can learn from the shift that has occurred.

Bishop of Exeter ‘Delighted’ With New Book To Help Village Churches Thrive

5th July 2022

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