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Found 8 resource(s) in 'News', for October 2026.
News (all stories) for October 2026
Churches invited to pray for all affected by drought, heatwaves and wildfires May God grant you courage – message of solidarity with the people of Ukraine Don’t attack Ukrainian refugees Afghan Christians at risk of ‘eradication’ The UN and EU warn against rising religious persecution Aid workers in need of more protection Church singers deserve... (1902 words)Churches invited to pray for all affected by drought, heatwaves and wildfires
British churches have been using prayers written for times of extreme weather. As five successive heatwaves hit the UK this summer, bringing drought, extreme heat and wildfires, local churches have been helping the people affected, both through practical support – and prayers. The prayers they used are found in A Time for Creation, a newly... (258 words)May God grant you courage – message of solidarity with the people of Ukraine
The Bishop of Worcester, Hugh Nelson, who is the C of E’s Bishop to the Armed Forces, recently went to Kyiv to join Ukrainian church leaders, other religious leaders and government officials at the National Prayer Breakfast in Kyiv. Bishop Hugh also met with the leader of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, His Beatitude Metropolitan... (195 words)Don’t attack Ukrainian refugees
That is the clear message of leading clergy in Poland, who are deeply concerned at the increasing attacks on Ukrainians who have sought refuge in Poland. The Archbishop of Krakow, Cardinal Grzegorz Rys says: “Not a day goes by without the media reporting new acts of violence: against children and youth, against women and against... (227 words)Afghan Christians at risk of ‘eradication’
Christianity in Afghanistan “now hangs by a gossamer thread”, warns a recent report on persecution in that country. The report, Crimes Against Humanity and Potential Genocide: the threat posed by the Taliban regime of total eradication of the Christian community in Afghanistan, was recently published by the Lindisfarne Centre for the Study of Christian Persecution.... (369 words)The UN and EU warn against rising religious persecution
The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has spoken out against the rise in religious persecution worldwide “Across the world, bloodshed based on religious affiliation runs rampant,” Mr Guterres said. “Festivals have been attacked, places of worship desecrated. And many believers, especially among religious minorities, face hostility online and off. Such acts are an assault on human... (291 words)Aid workers in need of more protection
One thousand aid workers have been killed in the past three years, caught up in various global conflicts. So reports the Christian relief charity, World Vision. It is calling for stronger protection of humanitarian workers, independent investigations, accountability, and consequences for attacks on humanitarian workers, healthcare facilities, and other civilian infrastructure. World Vision also wants... (117 words)Church singers deserve fair pay
Are you a professional singer, hired by various churches for special services? Then, you have a right to expect transparent pay and improved working conditions. So says Equity, the trade union for the performing arts. Now its Liturgical Singers Network has launched a code of practice, designed to “celebrate and build on best practice where... (202 words)
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