Jennifer Gold
Head of WCC Attacks 'Disastrous' War on Iraq
The head of the World Council of Churches (WCC), the Rev Dr Samuel Kobia, has warned of "further carnage and destruction" in Iraq in a statement to mark the fourth anniversary of the country's invasion by a US-UK-led coalition on 19 March 2003.
First Faith Audit for Wales
The major contribution made by thousands of faith communities to Welsh society is to be quantified in the nation's first faith audit.
Ministers: 'Global Day of Prayer Event will Foster Greater Unity'
The Bishop of Barking, the Rt Revd David Hawkins is amongst the many church leaders that have welcomed the forthcoming Global Day of Prayer event, taking place at West Ham FC on Sunday 27 May 2007 as an opportunity for Christian denominations to foster greater relationships with each other.
Persecuted Church Organisations Form Historical Network
At a conference held from March 6-8 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, fifteen organisations including the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) met and formed 'The Religious Liberty Partnership' to find new ways of working together for the persecuted church.
E-Petition Launched to Fight Global Poverty
An e-petition has been launched on the Downing Street website calling for the Government to keep its promise to halve poverty by 2015.
Christian Advocacy Organisation Calls on Government to Help Single Parents
The founder of The Help, an organisation working among churches, to support single parents, has spoken out against government comments encouraging lone parents back to work.
International Development MP Reveals Human Rights Violations in Burma
Shadow Secretary of State for International Development, Andrew Mitchell MP, returned last week from the Thailand-Burma border, where he accompanied Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) to hear the testimonies of Karen Internally Displaced People (IDPs) just inside the Burma border.
WCC Head Backs UK Church Opposition to Nuclear Plans
Ahead of an upcoming vote in the UK parliament on the government's plan to replace the Trident nuclear weapons system, the World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia has written to WCC member churches in the country praising and expressing support for their efforts to stop this.
London 'Table Football Challenge' Raises Cash for Development Projects
A Chessington man has raised almost £1,500 by carrying a table football game across London, playing members of the public on 10 of the city's bridges.
Over 1,000 Religious Leaders Attend Ecumenical Advocacy Days in US
Nearly 1,300 religious advocates are expected to turn out for this year's Ecumenical Advocacy Days taking place 9-12 March in Washington, DC on the theme, "... and how are the children?"
Slave Ship Comes to London to Mark 200th Anniversary of Abolition
On 29 March 2007 The Zong, a replica 18th century wooden square rigger will be accompanied up the Thames by Royal Navy Frigate HMS Northumberland on its pre-scheduled trip from Greenwich, through Tower Bridge to dock at Tower Pier.
EU Leaders Vow to Carbon Emissions Cuts
The European Union has committed itself to tackling climate change as key European leaders, including Britain's Tony Blair, commenced a summit in Brussels this week.
World Council of Churches Renews Push for Peace in Israel & Palestine
The World Council of Churches (WCC) is to launch an international, inter-church advocacy initiative for peace in Israel and Palestine - the Palestine Israel Ecumenical Forum - at a conference June 17-21, 2007, in Jordan.
Evangelical Alliance Reassures Churches Over New Charity Rules
The Evangelical Alliance UK has reassurance to churches and religious charities in the UK, saying that they have nothing to fear following the publication of new Charity Commission guidance relating to the requirement for every charity to show it is for public benefit.
Churches Must Be 'Vigilant' Towards Nuclear Proliferation
World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee has stressed the need for churches to be vigilant against nuclear proliferation in a statement adopted at its recent meeting in Bossey, near Geneva.
100 More Cinemas Request to Show 'Amazing Grace' Abolition Film
Amazing Grace has already grossed more than $8.2m at the box office in the US and now even more cinemas are requesting to show the new film. Amazing Grace, which charts William Wilberforce's political fight to end the British slave trade, has remained in the Top 12 US films for a second week, despite a limited release in 790 venues.