This year Sea Sunday is marked on 8 July 2018, but can be celebrated on any Sunday in the year, and is an opportunity to think and pray about the lives of seafarers and those who minister to them. Apostleship of the Sea Resources for … [Read More...]
Refugee Week and Sanctuary Sunday
Churches are being invited to take part in Sanctuary Sunday - the Sunday at the end of Refugee Week - 24th June 2018. Ideas for Sanctuary Sunday include: Invite and welcome refugees, with due faith sensitivities, to share in a … [Read More...]
Climate Coalition Speak Up Week of Action
Everyone is being encouraged to talk to their MPs about climate change during the Climate Coalition’s Speak Up Week of Action from 30 June-8th July 2018. Churches and local groups are being asked to hold an environmentally focused event … [Read More...]
Korea: International women’s peace delegation
An international women’s delegation to South Korea is being organised on May 23-26 2018 by Women Cross DMZ and the Nobel Women’s Initiative. They are partnering with the Women’s Peace Walk, a coalition of more than 30 women’s peace … [Read More...]
Statements on violence in Gaza
Christian Aid and the Catholic Church in England and Wales are among those who have made statements about the recent violence in Gaza: Christian Aid deplores senseless Gaza deaths - statement. Responding to the killing of Palestinian … [Read More...]
Update: Asylum applications and Christian belief
Many asylum seekers worship in our churches and join in the life of the local church. As part of an asylum hearing, Church ministers may be called to testify as to the genuineness of an applicant’s Christian faith. The Joint Public … [Read More...]
