Persecuted and Forgotten? A Report on Christians oppressed for their Faith 2022-24
Summarises the findings of ACN’s continued research, assessing recent patterns of violence and persecution …
[241120] Red Wednesday Service : 20 Nov, Helston
You are invited to attend a short church service to support persecuted Christians across the world …
[241103] International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church : 3 Nov, ONLINE
We’re once again partnering with the Evangelical Alliance, Open Doors and Release International to bring you an evening of prayer …
Red Wednesday [20 Nov] Toolkit
Please help Break the Silence on the persecution of Christians and minority faith groups around the world. Hear their stories …
[241019] South West Churches Connect Empowered People : 19 Oct, Exeter
Join with us to celebrate the joy, growth, and revival that happen when refugees are welcomed by churches across the …
Government appoints new faith minister
Lord Wajid Khan of Burnley, aged 44, has been appointed as the government’s new Faith Minister …
‘Chaos’ at one of the biggest UK Christian charities as founders suspended
Trustees of the organisation’s international board have ordered an independent investigation, while the charity has admitted it has let supporters …
Find out more about Global Christian Persecution
Speakers are available to come and do local presentations, lead seminars, or facilitate prayer groups for churches that would like …
[240618] World Refugee Week 2024 Celebration : 18 Jun, Falmouth
Welcome to Refugee Week, celebrating the resilience and contributions of our refugee community …
[240613] Welcoming Refugees: ‘A journey to be made together’ : 13 Jun, ONLINE
Pope Francis calls on us to WELCOME, PROTECT, PROMOTE and INTEGRATE people fleeing from conflict and persecution. Join this event …
European churches commemorate lost lives of refugees
To mark World Refugee Day on 20 June 2024, the Conference of European Churches (CEC) joins a call from the …
[240608] Standing Strong South West : 8 Jun, Bristol
This is a precious and unique opportunity to meet your persecuted family and hear their stories, ask them questions and …
[240520] Refugee Prayer Hour : 20 May, ONLINE
We are calling the UK Church to gather together to pray for refugees and people seeking asylum during this time …
Quakers outraged at “performatively cruel” Rwanda Act
Quakers have joined 250 others in writing to the prime minister to express their outrage at the passage of the …
Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion Bill backed by Foreign Secretary
The Special Envoy promotes and protects international freedom of religion and belief, highlighting cases of concern and advocating for the …
After Rwanda: Church leaders speak out over hostility to refugees
A joint statement from leaders of the Anglican, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Baptist and United Reformed Churches voices concern that asylum …
UK-Rwanda asylum law: UN leaders warn of harmful consequences
Following the passage of the “Safety of Rwanda” Bill by the UK Parliament, two UN leaders have again sounded the …
Theme of Refugee Week 2024 (17-23 Jun): Our Home
The theme for Refugee Week 2024 is “Our Home”. From the places we gather to share meals to our collective …
Break the Silence : new podcast series
Aid the the Church in Need has launched a new podcast series to give a voice to individuals who have …
Prayer Webinar: See. Change. For Persecuted Women : 13 Mar, ONLINE
Join a special webinar for the See. Change. campaign and pray for courageous women facing persecution for their gender and …
JPIT churches among 265 signatories of joint statement on Rwanda Bill
Among the diverse list of signatories are the JPIT denominations: the Baptist Union, The Methodist Church, and the United Reformed …
Bishop: Churches’ support for asylum seekers shouldn’t be seen as a magic ticket
The Bishop of Chelmsford writes that links between the abuse of our asylum system and the action of bishops in …
World Watch List 2024: Persecution is growing – but so is the church
The release of the latest World Watch List brings a familiar story – persecution is getting worse. What are the …
Churches’ Refugee Network (CRN) Meeting : 24 Jan, ONLINE
Join us for this meeting which will focus on the upcoming General Election, and explore what churches and parachurch groups …
Beyond our borders: European perspectives on UK’s asylum and migration context : 18 Dec, ONLINE
An expert panel bringing a range of perspectives about the specific UK context and exploring how we can harness safe …
Faith leaders call on Home Office to re-examine seven-day evictions practice
Leaders from faith and belief institutions across London have come together to jointly call on the Home Office to re-examine …
Hospitality and Sanctuary for All: The Hook Lecture 2023
Recording of lecture with Revd Dr Inderjit Bhogal, former President of the British Methodist Conference, and Founder of the City …
Refugee Prayer Hour : 27 Nov, ONLINE
We are calling the UK Church to gather together to pray for refugees and people seeking asylum during this time …
Pathways to Peace: Webinar on Freedom of Religion and Belief : 23 Nov, ONLINE
The webinar will feature reflections on fundamental human rights rooted in international legal treaties and the protection of places of …
Red Wednesday Event : 22 Nov, Helston
A short service to support persecuted Christians across the world …
Cornwall Network for Supporting Persecuted Christians
A new Churches Together in Cornwall Liaison Group, launching 5 November 2023 to mark the International Day of Prayer for …
Afternoon of Prayer for the Persecuted Church and for Peace : 14 Nov, Falmouth
We are all called to pray for peace at this time of war, violence and conflict. So everyone is welcome …
International Day Of Prayer for the Persecuted Church : 5th & 12th Nov, national
Globally, more than 360 million Christians live in places where they face a high level of persecution for their faith …
Red Wednesday : 22 Nov, national
Christians in Africa are enduring a 70% increase in violence. Stand with ACN on #RedWednesday – 22nd November 2023. Break …
Stranger at the Gate: Film Showing : 21 Oct, Newquay
Film screening and discussion hosted by Newquay Refugee Support Group …
Churches’ Refugee Network Annual Meeting – 25 Oct, ONLINE
Join us via Zoom for this Churches’ Refugee Network (CRN) Annual Meeting to hear about the work of the CRN …
International Day of Prayer for the persecuted church 2023 online service : 5 Nov, ONLINE
Since the mid-1990s IDOP has been marked, in November, by Christians around the world as a way of remembering the …
Indivisible Justice: Migration and the Climate Crisis : 27 Jul, ONLINE
Join us to hear from climate and migrant justice activists and movement leaders – and find out what you can …
The Illegal Migration Bill becomes law
Church leaders from JPIT’s denominations have joined with civil society groups and charities in a solidarity statement to mark this …
Response to the government’s Illegal Migration Bill
Today, MPs voted to pass the government’s Illegal Migration Bill into law. The President and Vice-President have joined with civil …
Concern for victims as Illegal Migration Bill becomes law
“The Salvation Army is extremely disappointed and concerned that the Illegal Migration Bill has passed through Parliament and will become …
Joint civil society statement on the passage of the Illegal Migration Act
As a coalition of 290 organisations (including Churccbes Together in England), we condemn the passage of the Illegal Migration Act …
Archbishops and UK faith leaders urge Government to adopt “just and compassionate” asylum policy
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York and other UK faith leaders have urged the Government to develop a long-term strategy …
Sanctuary Sunday Resources
Resources for Sanctuary Sunday, the final Sunday in Refugee Week. This year it takes place on Sunday 25th June …
Italian government appoints first envoy for Freedom of Religion with focus on Christians
The plight of persecuted Christians around the world is to be given particular attention by Italy, after the Deputy Prime …
UN Security Council adopts Bishop’s recommendations on Freedom of Religion or Belief
The Bishop of Truro, Philip Mounstephen, has welcomed the UN Security Council’s adoption of a joint UK / UAE Government …
Cornwall to hold first ever conference on refugee resettlement
Cornwall’s first ever leadership conference focusing on the resettlement of refugees in our communities will take place on World Refugee …
Refugee Prayer Hour : 19 Jun, ONLINE
Join Christians from across the UK on Monday 19th June from 8-9PM on Zoom to pray with and for refugees …
All Day Cultural Celebration on World Refugee Day : 20 Jun, Falmouth
Join us to celebrate World Refugee Day, with community banner making, dance workshop, Middle Eastern BBQ, art exhibition and much …
Hosting a Young Asylum Seeker : 10 Jun, Falmouth
Ever thought of hosting a young asylum seeker? Your chance to ask Cornwall Council how it works and chat to …
Action Compassion: Cornwall’s World Refugee Day : 20 Jun, Wadebridge
Cornwall’s first high-level summit bringing together system leaders and partners to find better ways of supporting refugees, asylum-seekers and the …
Vacancy: Welcome Development Officer, p/t: Falmouth
This is a great opportunity for someone to work with a team of board members and volunteers trying to make …
Pray for Sudan : 4 May, ONLINE
As the conflict in Sudan continues, join us and Sudanese refugees, to pray for Sudan at this time …
Webinar: International Day for the remembrance of victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade – focus on Europe : 5 May, ONLINE
A 5 May webinar will remember the victims of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade, this time with a focus …
Statement against Illegal Migration Bill handed to 10 Downing Street
A statement signed by over 1,450 church leaders opposing the government’s Illegal Migration Bill has been handed to 10 Downing …
Building Sanctuary: Responding to Refugees : 30 Apr, Exeter
‘Responding to Refugees’ with City of Sanctuary President Rev Dr Inderjit Bhogal …
Church leaders weigh in on Gary Lineker’s BBC immigration tweet controversy
Several church leaders have shared their thoughts on social media about the ongoing dispute between former England footballer and Match …
Churches voice opposition to Illegal Migration Bill
Churches are expressing concern and opposition to the Illegal Migration Bill which had its first reading in the UK House …
Bishop of Durham responds to immigration proposals
He said: “No one wants to see people risking their lives to reach safety, but we must ask is this …
UK asylum and migration policy: A briefing from the Joint Public Issues Team January 2023
This briefing seeks to put the current debates in context, explore what a Christian response to these issues might look …
Faith and Frontiers – Christian Responses to the Migration Crisis : 18 Feb, ONLINE
This conference will explore the challenges to policy and practice that arise when people cross borders to seek sanctuary …
Holocaust Memorial Day Exhibition : 24-27 Jan, Truro
a collaboration between the Devon and Cornwall Police diversity team, the cathedral and other community groups and seeks to educate …
World Watch List 2023
More than 360 million Christians worldwide suffer high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith – that’s a staggering …
Bishop ‘jailed’ to highlight Human Rights campaign
The Bishop of Truro stood in a mock prison cell outside Truro Cathedral in support of the local Amnesty International …
10,000 people worldwide attend #RedWednesday
Within just seven years, #RedWednesday’s call to shine a light on persecuted Christians has spread to more than 17 countries …
Life Beyond Borders : webinar recording
Exploring the local, national and international implications of borders on communities, including their impact on the most vulnerable in societies, …
Persecuted and Forgotten? A Report on Christians oppressed for their Faith 2020-22
Jihadists and nationalists are driving increased persecution of Christians around the world – according to a report unveiled today …
Understanding the Times : Suffering Church Action and Awareness Week 2022
We have produced daily devotional videos to help you each day of Suffering Church Action & Awareness Week to focus …
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church : 6 Nov, ONLINE
This is an important opportunity to stand with Christians across the world from multiple denominations and organisations to pray with …
Why Our Religious Freedom Matters
Lecture given by Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen, Bishop of Truro, and Author of the FCDO’s independent review of persecuted Christians, …
History in the Making: Next Steps in Supporting Ukrainian and Afghan Refugees: an event for Church Leaders : 25 Oct, ONLINE
Dr Krish Kandiah will present a special church leader briefing regarding our ongoing response …
Understanding the Times: Suffering Church Action and Awareness Week : 22 Oct, Swindon & ONLINE
Please join us for our Suffering Church Action and Awareness Week Launch …
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 …
‘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 …
Faith and Frontiers: Christian Responses to the Migration Crisis : 17 Sep, ONLINE
This conference will explore the Christian response to those who seek asylum and refuge …
Vacancy: Development Officer for Falmouth & Penryn Welcome Refugees : closing date 7 Aug
n exciting opportunity to join the charity Falmouth & Penryn Welcome Refugee Families and play a key role in supporting …
International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief: London 2022
Latest news from the Conference being held on 5-6 July …
Open Doors warns of rapidly growing threat of digital persecution against Christians
A new report by Open Doors UK, Digital Persecution – The New Frontier for Freedom of Religion or Belief, has …
The Rise of Global Christian Persecution: Truro Conference June 2022 : Proceedings
Proceedings of the recent Conference in Truro at which six of the UK’s leading experts addressed the growing and global …
Refugee Sunday: Beyond the Welcome : 26 Jun
Refugee Week is happening from 20th to 26th June with Refugee Sunday on 26th June and we’ve got some great …
Safe Car Wash App
Many hand car washes are legitimate businesses, but some are not. Modern slavery is happening in hand car washes in …
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom’s 2022 Annual Report
In its 2022 Annual Report, USCIRF recommends 15 countries to the State Department for designation as “countries of particular concern” …
MPs debate violence in Nigeria following church massacre on Pentecost Sunday
The House of Commons held on debate on the growing violence in Nigeria following the attack to a Catholic church …
WCC urges reconsideration of UK-Rwanda Migration and Economic Development Partnership
The World Council of Churches, in a public statement, is urging the government of the United Kingdom to reconsider the …
Watch all episodes: ‘Why Christians should speak up for all faiths’
This week we wrapped up our online series with the Bishop of Truro, which explored why Christians should be at …
Sanctuary resource launch for Refugee Week : 9 Jun, ONLINE
Join Church of Sanctuary and Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) in launching this new Bible study: Sanctuary: the …
Sanctuary resource for Refugee Week
A resource to support individual Christians, Church communities and ecumenical groups in reflecting on the significance of sanctuary for our …
China’s internet clampdown is step closer to ‘cancelling Christianity’
Christian websites in China have been suspended as new digital content …
“Changemakers” course will help empower the grassroots for freedom of religion or belief
A new “Local Changemakers Course” is being released by the Freedom of Religion or Belief Learning Platform to help empower …
Refugee Prayer Hour : 26 May, ONLINE
We are calling the UK Church to gather together to pray for refugees and asylum seekers during this time. We …
Churches are invited to commemorate refugees who died at the European borders
In anticipation of the World Refugee Day on 20 June 2022, the Conference of European Churches (CEC) together with the …
UK to host international conference to promote freedom of religion or belief this July in London
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) will host a global summit to promote freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) …
Barnabas Fund Supporters’ Meeting : 11 Jun, ONLINE
Incluidng updates on the emerging needs of the suffering Church at present, and Barnabas’ response, particularly in Ukraine, Afghanistan and …
Fun Quiz Evening in support of Truro Community Refugee Support : 7 May, Truro
£5 entry via pre-purchased tcker …
Ukraine Family Host Meet-up : 27 Apr, Truro
Truro Methodist Church and Truro School have come together to support the Cornish community in helping Ukrainian Refugees. Please join …
Struck Down But Not Destroyed: 20 Years of Prayer and Protest for Eritrea: 19 May
Stand with us alongside our Eritrean friends in prayer and protest to mark 20 years since the beginning of a …
Homes for Ukraine Sponsor Toolkit
Reset have released a sponsor toolkit for those wishing to welcome through the Homes for Ukraine programme …
Why Christians should speak up for people of all faiths: 13 Apr-25 May, ONLINE
Protecting an individual’s right to choose what and who they believe in is articulated in Genesis 1 and 2, but …
How to Welcome Ukrainian Refugees
At this event you will hear from experienced refugee experts, Ukrainian refugees, people who have experience hosting refugees and government …
Growing number of churches register as sponsors for new UK scheme for Ukrainian refugees
ndreds of churches across the country, including Church of England parishes, are registering to help ahead of a new UK …
The Forgotten Women: Persecuted Women and Girls from Religious Minorities : 8 Mar, ONLINE
Alongside first-hand accounts from survivors of sexual violence and forced conversion, the event will unpack further research into persecution of …
Film: Sabina: Tortured for Christ, the Nazi Years : free to stream 11-13 Apr
Sabina: Tortured for Christ, the Nazi Years is the story of how God’s love transformed an ambitious, atheistic hedonist into one …
Afghan Citizens’ Resettlement Scheme formally opens
Community Sponsorship groups will now be able to welcome Afghan refugees through the new Afghan Citizens’ Resettlement Scheme …
Welcome the Stranger : 8 Feb, ONLINE
An opportunity for prayer and reflection on the plight of refugees and migrants and those affected by modern slavery as …
Lift Up Your Voice: Humanity : 3 Feb, ONLINE
An evening listening and learning from the voices of those who are persecuted for their faith …
World Watch List 2022 Launch
The World Watch List is Open Doors’ annual ranking of the 50 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution …
Church event focuses on Christian conversion in asylum procedure in Europe
The conversion to Christianity by asylum seekers in Europe has raised pastoral, theological-missiological, legal, as well as ethical questions and …
Setting the People Free: Advent reflection by Lord Alton on those suffering persecution for their faith
Thought-provioking talk on persecution and religious freedom by David Alton, Lord Alton of Liverpool …
All for Jesus – A persecuted discipleship study course : 2-30 March, ONLINE
Join Release International’s Head of Content and Theology Kenneth Harrod for a five week study course to understand persecution theology …
Welcoming the Stranger
Truro Community Refugee Support has been set up to support a family displaced by conflict to resettle in our community …
Statement on the Current Threat to the Christian Presence in the Holy Land by The Patriarchs and Heads of Local Churches of Jerusalem
The patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem have issued this unprecedented statement – a cry of the heart about …
Statement on the English Channel boat crossing tragedy
Statement from The Rt Revd John Perumbalath, Bishop of Bradwell and Chair of the Churches’ Refugee Network (CRN) …
#RedWednesday: Falmouth Justice and Peace Action Group Service : 24 Nov, Falmouth
Marking Red Wednesday with a simple service to remember the sufferfing church and those persecuted for their faith. All welcome …
Queen sends message of support to Coptic Christians persecuted for their faith
The Queen has sent a message of support to Coptic Christians at the annual Coptic New Year service in London …
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Churchn 2021 Online Service: recording
Once again, we joined together with our friends at – Open Doors, CSW and Release International – for an evening …
‘Find Your Welcome’, a video for refugees and asylum seekers across the UK to introduce them to the UK church
Find Your Welcome is available in Arabic, Farsi, Pashto, Spanish, French and English to be accessible to as many people …
Global Prayer Watch: Climate Change and the Persecuted Church : 6 Nov, ONLINE
We will be praying during the UN’s COP26 conference in Glasgow for God’s purposes for climate change. We will also …
#RedWednesday 24.11.21
#RedWednesday is YOUR chance to say ‘NO’ to Christian persecution and ‘NO’ to religious persecution and to use YOUR voice to …
Bike Pilgrimage 2022 : 14 May-25 Jun, Kent to Cornwall
Retired vicar Robert de Berry is undertaking a massive sponsored bike ride for persecuted Christians in 2022 – and needs …
Resources for your Suffering Church Action and Awareness Week service
Dedicate a special service on 31 October or 7 November (or another Sunday that suits your church calendar) to stand …
Christian Persecution in Iraq – When faith is forced to flee : 4 Nov, ONLINE
Join us to hear how your support is making a real difference to the lives of Christian refugees in northern …
Launch of Suffering Church Action & Awareness Week (SCAAW) 2021 : 30 Oct, ONLINE
Dr Patrick Sookhdeo, International Director of Barnabas Fund, will speak on A Suffering Church in an Age of Uncertainty …
Afghan Welcomer Training : 16, 22, 28 Sep, ONLINE
As the church, we are called to welcome the stranger and to care for the refugees among us. h Hear …
European churches urge EU to protect the vulnerable in Afghanistan
A joint statement on 2 September, urging the European decision makers to show humanity and act with determination in addressing …
Toolkit for supporting Afghan Refugees
The Church of England has published a ‘toolkit’ of resources for parishes seeking to help refugees and asylum seekers from …
Refugee Prayer Hour for the Immigration and Borders Bill : 5-10 Sep, ONLINE
We are calling the UK Church to gather together to pray for this new Immigration and Borders Bill as it …
Pray for Afghanistan : 25 Aug, ONLINE
An invitation to all churches to join at Zoom prayer meeting for Afghanistan …
Welcome Churches
If every church welcomed four people seeking refuge to their community then we could easily see our vision become a …
Over 100 churches mobilise to help Afghan refugees settle in the UK
More than 100 churches from across the country have joined forces to help Afghan refugees settle in the UK. …
Faith And The Persecuted Church – Bishop Philip Mounstephen – The Creation Fest Big Weekend 2021
Bishop Philip speaks about the persecuted church at Creation Fest 2021 …
The Truro Review -Two Years On
The second anniversary of the Truro Review this month has been marked by a webinar hosted by the Bishop of …
G7 Prayer Breakfast addresses ‘State sponsored persecution: The G7 role in upholding Religious Freedom’
The Bishop of Truro, the Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen, and Archbishop Angaelos, Coptic Orthodox Archbishop of London, jointly hosted the …
G7 Prayer Breakfast: The Right to Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for All : 13 Jun, ONLINE
Nury Turkel, a U.S. Commissioner on International Religious Freedom will address a G7 prayer breakfast in Cornwall on Sunday 13th …
The Children’s Society – We Cannot Walk Alone – A Refugee Week Webinar : 16 Jun, ONLINE
Join us during Refugee Week 2021, to hear more about The Children’s Society’s work with young refugees and migrants and …
Refugee Week: Community Sponsorship seminars : 14-17 Jun, ONLINE
During Refugee Week 2021 (14th-20th June) we’re hosting a range of online events where you can learn more about Community …
Standing up for religious freedom: What it looks like and why we should fight for it : 19 May, ONLINE
ACN is joining forces with Catholic Voices (CV) to host a webinar on Wednesday, 19th May at 6pm – a …
Week of Prayer for China : 23-30 May, AT HOME
From 23-30 May, join Christian Solidarity Worldwide in praying protection over churches in China and for true freedom of religion …
New report: Being human in the asylum system
JRS’s new report calls for a society that welcomes sanctuary seekers as neighbours …
Weaponisation of technology driving explosion of religious hatred in COVID era, says report
Persecution of faith groups has drastically increased in more than 95 percent of the world’s worst-offending countries – according to …
Launch of ACN’s ‘Religious Freedom in the World Report 2021 : 20 Apr, ONLINE
We invite you to the virtual launch of ACN’s Religious Freedom in the World report, which assesses the extent that …
Is a Welcoming Environment Possible? : 29 Apr, ONLINE
This session aims to scope an approach to asylum from the perspective of the social, racial, economic, and environmental justice …
24 hours of Global Prayer : 14 May, ONLINE
Join our online events on 14 May. During the 24-hour period our teams in the UK, Nigeria, South East Asia, …
Refugee Week in your Faith Community : 1 Apr, ONLINE
A gathering to share ideas about how faith communities can welcome and stand with refugees, for Refugee Week in June …
Eight Contemporary Pressures on the Persecuted Church : 27 Mar, ONLINE
This remote event is an opportunity to hear directly from Dr Patrick Sookhdeo, International Director of Barnabas Fund, Caroline Kerslake, …
How valuable are the EU’s external FoRB activities? A conversation with the EEAS : 17 Mar, ONLINE
The webinar will discuss the EEAS’ policy initiatives in defending and promoting freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) around the …
Unpacking the persecution problem: an online talk by Bishop Philip : 3 Mar : recording
UEA and the Keswick Hall Trust present an online talk on Christian persecution around the world by The Rt Revd …
Behold the Lamb of God Worship and Communion Event Release International : 1 Apr, ONLINE
Join us for an online worship and communion service for persecuted Christians worldwide on Maundy Thursday 7.30pm with Revd Imtiaz …
APPG Launches Commentary on the Current State of FoRB
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Freedom of Religion or Belief has today published its latest Commentary on the Current …
Look Beyond Borders
When talking about the problem of refugees, we use dehumanised language, which reduces human tragedy to numbers and statistics. But …
God With Us: Worship resources on the theme of refugees, migration and sanctuary
The experience of the Church throughout the world is that migration enriches our common life, both secular and sacred. Refugees …
Fiona Bruce MP appointed as new Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief
Fiona Bruce, Conservative MP for Congleton and Vice-Chair of the All-Party Group for International Freedom of Religion or Belief, has …
Parliament debates progress on Bishop of Truro’s report
Transcript of the Westminster Hall debate on 21 Oct …
Set Your Captives Free – #RedWednesday : 25 Nov, ONLINE
On the day of #RedWednesday, join us for the launch of our Set your Captives Free report which explores four …
Suffering Church Action and Awareness Week: SCAAW Live : 31 Oct, ONLINE
For the first time in the 24 year history of Barnabas Fund’s annual event for the suffering Church, we will …
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church : 15 Nov, ONLINE
This special online event will feature testimony from China, India and Nigeria, so save the date, tell your friends …
Red Wednesday 2020
Over the last five years our #RedWednesday campaign has been hugely successful in drawing attention to the human rights tragedy …
New BARNABAS TODAY website launch : 5 Sep, ONLINE
Barnabas Today will be a platform for resources written from and for situations of suffering, to bring hope and encouragement …
Bishop of Truro to head up new government forum for the advancement of religious freedom across the globe
A new Freedom of Religion and Belief (FoRB) Forum has been set up following a landmark report into global Christian …
House of Lords Symposium Marks the First Anniversary of The Publication of the Truro Review of the Global Persecution of Christians
8 July 2020 Lord Alton’s opening remarks: Closing remarks: The links to the other contributions made during the Symposiuum, which …
Faith on the Frontline Webinar : 7 Jul, ONLINE
What would you do if your church was raided by police and Bibles made illegal? Despite facing hostility and risk, …
Barnabas Fund Supporters’ Afternoon : 20 Jun, ONLINE
This remote event is an opportunity to hear directly from Dr Patrick Sookhdeo, Founder and International Director of Barnabas Fund, …
Barnabas Coronavirus Emergency Network (BCEN) Launched
The needs of the poor and persecuted church are urgent and must be met now. Coronavirus is creating a humanitarian …
Standing Strong Live : 9 Apr, ONLINE
On Maundy Thursday (9 April), join Eddie Lyle, President of Open Doors, and church leaders from the UK, Ireland and …