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- The Ministry Experience Scheme (MES) could play a key role in helping the Church of England achieve its goals of recruiting more people to work in ministry to children, youth and families by 2030, a conference has heard. The Revd Helen Fraser, Head of Vocations for the Church of England, spoke of her hope that...Ministry Experience Scheme ‘key’ to C of E goal of reaching more young people
- The Church Commissioners for England has explained how it is holding company management accountable to its investor expectations on human rights in a new Human Rights report. “Social inequality presents a systemic risk to economies and diversified portfolios. Companies can best understand and address their links to inequalities by meeting their responsibility to respect human...Church Commissioners publishes report on human rights best practice for investors
- Statement from the House of Bishops on the ongoing War in Gaza Prayers of Love and Faith made available for use Faith leaders call for change to asylum-claim system Archbishop urges Government to scrap two-child benefit cap Hundreds of Christians arrested under India’s anti-conversion laws ** Editor: We have run this story long, but of...News (all stories) for February 2024
- The following are extracts from the Statement. “We are dismayed that the place of our Saviour’s birth is once again wracked by violence, death and destruction. “We grieve that innocent children have been disproportionately affected by this conflict. “Of the 1,300 people killed in the abhorrent terrorist attacks of Hamas on 7th October, 33 were...Statement from the House of Bishops on the ongoing War in Gaza
- A selection of readings and prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples can be used in Church of England services, following recent approval by the House of Bishops. The final texts of Prayers of Love and Faith, commended for use in regular public worship or private prayer, can be used in...Prayers of Love and Faith made available for use
- Bishops and other faith leaders have joined forces with the Bishop of London to call on the Government to make a change in the leave-to-remain status situation for asylum seekers. They say they want practice to match policy, for there to be better communication with asylum seekers, and for the timeframe to be extended. While...Faith leaders call for change to asylum-claim system
- The Archbishop of Canterbury used his recent House of Lords debate on families and households to urge the Government to scrap the two-child benefit cap. The two-child benefit cap means that parents can only get child tax credit or universal credit for their first two children. The cap is for the third child and subsequent...Archbishop urges Government to scrap two-child benefit cap
- The recent anti-conversion laws in India have led to the arrests of hundreds of Christians, according to church sources. UK-based Release International, which raises the voice of persecuted Christians worldwide, warns: “The persecution of Christians and other religious minorities in India increases dramatically with each passing month.” Twelve of India’s 28 states have now passed...Hundreds of Christians arrested under India’s anti-conversion laws
- Editor: With Christmas coming, there are very few News stories around now that will be relevant for your January magazines. But we can at least offer you the following! Responding to the Israel – Gaza War Bishop introduces Bill to allow humanitarian visas for those seeking asylum Synod backs trial of special services asking for...News (all stories) for January 2024
- Editor: The crisis in Israel and Gaza continues. So once again this month, we are offering you a list of some Christian UK agencies who are working in either Israel or Gaza, and who have launched Appeals for help. We hope that this gives you a way of encouraging your readers to respond with compassion...Responding to the Israel – Gaza War
- A Church of England Bishop is proposing legislation to provide a safe and legal route to the UK for those seeking asylum, as part of attempts to crack down on illegal people smuggling across the Channel in small boats. The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, has published a Private Members’ Bill...Bishop introduces Bill to allow humanitarian visas for those seeking asylum
- Special services of prayer and dedication asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples will soon be introduced in the Church of England on a trial basis, following a vote at the last General Synod. Synod voted in favour of a motion containing an amendment tabled by the Bishop of Oxford, Steven Croft, to bring forward...Synod backs trial of special services asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples