Churches Together in Wales (Cytûn) has produced its Advent newsletter with highlights of how it has fulfilled its mission during 2018. It includes details of Cytûn's policy work on behalf of the Welsh churches sharing information and … [Read More...]
Westminster Abbey service celebrates Middle East Christians
A service to celebrate the contribution of Christians in the Middle East was held at Westminster Abbey on 4th December 2018. It was attended by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales who read a reflection expressing concern for the … [Read More...]
Christmas statement on refugees and migrants presented to European Parliament
Church leaders in Europe have signed a statement calling for a welcoming and inclusive approach to refugees and migrants. It has been handed to the European Parliament’s 1st Vice President, Mairead McGuinness, at the conclusion of a festive … [Read More...]
Life on the Breadline
How has austerity affected Christian engagement with poverty and what are the theological motivations which underpin it? Church Action on Poverty is partnering with universities in a major new three year research project to explore this … [Read More...]
CRN considers greater involvement with Refugee Week and annual Windrush Day
Focus on Refugees reports on the latest meeting of CTBI's Churches' Refugee Network (CRN). CRN considered the opportunity to develop better Church engagement with Refugee Week (running in 2019 between 17–23 June) and how CTBI’s support … [Read More...]
UN Special Rapporteur gives damning report on UK poverty
In a press conference and written report, Professor Philip Alston, United Nations Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, has pulled no punches in his assessment of the UK's treatment of those in poverty. 14 million … [Read More...]
