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What could you do to make your community Slavery Free?

This year, Anti-Slavery Day falls on Tuesday 18th October. To mark Anti-Slavery Day, we invite churches, communities, businesses and individuals ...
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Liturgical Resources for Black History Month (1-31 Oct 2022)

These resources, which are designed for use during Black History Month, are for all churches ...
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New polling released 27 Sep: the stark statistics behind this cost of living crisis

The phrase ‘cost of living crisis’ has been buzzing around the news, but what does the cost of living crisis ...
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Is Cost of Living Support Enough?

On 21 September 2022, over 50 faith, charity and organisational leaders signed an open letter to the Prime Minister, calling ...
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The Good Childhood Report 2022

Our Good Childhood report 2022 has revealed a deeply concerning continuing decline in children’s well-being ...
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Interfaith voices want UN General Assembly to hear: “There is so much that needs to be done—and time is running out”

An interfaith panel discussion on climate, held 21 September, sent a clear message to the world’s governments: a social and ...
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WCC statement urges confronting racism, revisiting “complicity of some religious bodies”

Declaring that “there is no justification in either faith or science for the racism, xenophobia and discrimination that we are ...
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Join the Pilgrimage of Reconciliation 2024

In a world increasingly characterised by conflict and polarisation, what might the ministry of reconciliation to which Christians are called ...
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2023

For this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity we are guided by the churches of Minneapolis as we seek to ...
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World Council of Churches Assembly 2022 – a summary

Thousands of Christians converged on the German city of Karlsruhe for the 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches ...
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Creation Care Network Zoom recording of gathering with Helen Stephens, Church Relationship Manager for A Rocha Eco Church

Recording and resource shared ...
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The Archbishop of Canterbury’s Sermon for The State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Read the full text of Archbishop Justin Welby's sermon for the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. ...
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King Meets Faith Leaders at Buckingham Palace

King Charles has welcomed leaders of faiths to Buckingham Palace where he told them it was his duty to protect ...
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Faith Teams accompany Lying-in-State queue

Chaplains from different faiths and denominations have been walking alongside the many thousands of people queueing to attend the Queen's ...
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Pader an Arleth – The Lord’s Prayer sung in Cornish by Truro Cathedral Choir

Music composed by Russell Pascoe. Released to mark the Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II ...
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Services of Commemoration

The Forms of Service have been authorized for use in the Church of England, and other churches are also welcome ...
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‘Tears and Celebration’ – Katherine Jenkins

A new hymn for the UK and Commonwealth. It is a song of remembrance, assurance, and thanksgiving, giving voice to ...
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Prayers of Thanksgiving for Her Majesy Queen Elizabeth II

A selection of prayers from various denominations ...
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Keeping the Faith 2.0: Embedding a new normal for partnership working in post-pandemic Britain

Read the latest APPG report on how partnerships between local authorities and faith communities have strengthened during the COVID-19 pandemic ...
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A message following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The Cornwall Faith Forum, members of the Interfaith Network (IFN), endorses the message by the Co-Chairs of IFN and Faith ...
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Statement by the Archbishop of York on the death of Her Majesty The Queen

I join with many throughout our country and beyond as we mourn the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Throughout ...
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Remembering Her Majesty The Queen

Including arrangements for books of condolence and Cornwall's proclamationfor the accession of King Charles III ...
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Queen Elizabeth II Requiescat in Pace

The clergy and the people of the Diocese of Plymouth pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ...
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Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

It was with profound sadness that we learned of the death of Her Majesty the Queen today. We join the ...
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FCG Statement upon the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II

We in the Free Churches share the deep sense of loss and sorrow felt across the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, ...
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Statement from the Salvation Army on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

We share the sorrow of the nation at the announcement of the death of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II ...
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URC shares nations’ grief on the death of Queen Elizabeth II

The United Reformed Church shares in the grief of the nations following the death of Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth ...
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‘We give thanks for the life of your servant Elizabeth’: statement by Lynn Green,General Secretary, Baptist Union

When I heard the news that the Queen had died I, like the nation as a whole, felt an immediate ...
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Her Majesty The Queen: Archbishop Justin delivers Thought For The Day

Read the text of the Archbishop of Canterbury's 'Thought For The Day' on BBC Radio 4's Today programme this morning ...
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Period of Mourning at the Cathedral for her late Majesty the Queen

Please join Truro Cathedral as we enter this period of mourning for her late Majesty the Queen. This page will ...
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Elizabeth II: a Life of Service

We ask you to join us in memory of Queen Elizabeth II who died peacefully yesterday with her family ...
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The Demise of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: National Mourning Guidance

This guide is intended to provide the public, businesses and institutions with an explanation of National Mourning, and outline some ...
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Statement from Elim Pentecostal Church on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Together with our nation, the Elim Pentecostal Church mourn the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We especially ...
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Transformation Cornwall – Mourning Queen Elizabeth II

We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her strong faith and tireless ...
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Pope Francis mourns death of Queen Elizabeth II

Pope Francis sends his condolences to King Charles III and the people of the United Kingdom for the death of ...
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Statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

On behalf of the membership of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) I wish to express our deep sadness ...
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Statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury on the Death of Her Majesty The Queen

It is with profound sadness that I join the nation, the Commonwealth and the world in mourning the death of ...
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Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022: Statement by the Bishop of Truro

I am greatly saddened to hear the news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. She was born to ...
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Churches Together in England statement at the death of Her Majesty the Queen

It is with deep sadness that Churches Together in England receives the news of the death of HM Queen Elizabeth ...
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Retiring as the Dean of Truro

Roger Bush reflects on ten years as Dean of Truro Cathedral ...
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Living in Love and Faith Responses Published

Gathered responses from church-wide engagement ...
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The Faith Covenant: What, Why, How? Resource

This document is a primer for anyone (whether in a local authority or a faith organisation) interested in the Faith ...
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Hunger in East Africa doubles in one year with response branded “hugely inadequate”

The response of the international community in responding to the early warning signs of a hunger crisis in East Africa ...
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New publication: Race for Justice

An in-depth, inter-denominational examination of how churches in Britain and Ireland have sought to tackle racism over the last 25 ...
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Seven Letters to the Church: A new study resource for Anti-Slavery Week

On 16 October we are launching a new bible study resource based on John’s Seven Letters to the churches. John ...
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Supporting refugees in England: small grants available

Church Urban Fund has partnered with the Benefact Trust to launch our Refugee Support Small Grants Programme. Together, we are ...
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The Warm Welcome Campaign: pledge your support now!

We are delighted to announce that the Warm Welcome Campaign Pledge has officially launched! As planned, the website is now ...
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Interim Dean of Truro announced

The Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen, Bishop of Truro, is very pleased to announce the appointment of Fr Simon Robinson SMMS ...
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Post-Lambeth 2022: a letter from Bishop Philip & Bishop Hugh

Bishop Philip and Bishop Hugh write having returned from the Lambeth Conference. It was a significant event in the life ...
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Unholy row as church leaders demand ‘Earth Goddess’ statue is removed from Cornish town centre

An unholy row has been brewing in the Cornish town of St Austell after a statue called the Earth Goddess ...
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The 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches, 31 Aug-8 Sep: live stream

Live streams from theh WCC 11th Assembly ...
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“Christ’s Love Moves the World” music video will inspire many at WCC 11th Assembly

A special song and video—“Christ’s Love Moves the World”—has been released for the World Council of Churches (WCC) 11th Assembly, ...
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Building capacity and capability for improvement in adult social care

In this discussion paper, we don’t make recommendations. Instead, we ask some questions, intended for the adult social care sector, ...
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Younger people more likely to pray than older generations, survey finds

Younger adults are more likely to pray than older generations, according to a survey for the Church of England showing ...
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Cornwall VSF: New CEO appointed

We are delighted to announce that Emma Rowse has been appointed as Cornwall VSF's new Chief Executive. The move will ...
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Thinking about Studying Theology?

Three individual modules offered at BA level for those with some prior theology ...
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Speakers at CEC seminar highlight the role of religion in Ukraine conflict

Recording of webinar where speakers representing Ukrainian churches addressed topics related to global church response, religious diplomacy and the responsibility ...
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Oasis of Peace: Spiritual Life Resources

This multilingual volume of spiritual life resources is meant to inspire the collective prayer and praise of participants at the ...
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WCC presents the 11th Assembly Resource Book

WCC is offering a Resource Book full of both information and inspiration ...
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‘Boris’ successor must tackle FORB abuses’

In the build-up to the UN’s International Day to Commemorate the Victims of Acts of Violence based on Religion or ...
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Bishop Philip thanks Dean of Truro

Bishop Philip has offered his thanks and prayers to the Dean of Truro, the Very Reverend Roger Bush, following his ...
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Warm Places : can you help?

We are calling out to the churches in the county to make available spaces that can be used as warm ...
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Origins Course: the Basics of How to Pray

A free prayer course to help 11- to 16-year-olds explore prayer, and learn how to pray ...
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Season of Creation

Resources for this year's Season of Creation ...
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The Archbishop of Canterbury’s Closing Sermon at the fifteenth Lambeth Conference

The Archbishop of Canterbury shared his closing sermon to the fifteenth Lambeth Conference at Canterbury Cathedral on the 7th August ...
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This is a time of ‘great need for the love of God’ – Queen’s message to Lambeth Conference

Her Majesty The Queen has spoken of the hope she finds in the teachings of Jesus Christ, in a message ...
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Great Big Green Week: Sow your Solidarity

From 24 September to 2 October 2022, join us again for The Great Big Green Week. Together we can show ...
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Challenge Poverty Week England and Wales, 18-23 Oct 2022: Living Not Just Existing: Dignity For All

Challenge Poverty Week England & Wales is an opportunity for us all to say what needs to change to enable ...
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Is Cost of Living Support Enough? New report

This new report (launched 7 August 2022) concludes that millions of families are at risk of going without, because the ...
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Christian Unity – what is the goal?

Papers from the June webinar which explored the goal and drivers of Christian Unity in the 21st century ...
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Centre for Coastal Communities Policy Programme: Stakehlder Survey 2022

seeking the views of those who work with coastal communities to further understand the social, economic, environmental, and health challenges ...
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