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Christians Against Poverty “deeply concerned” over latest Ofgem energy price New match funding scheme helps churches cut carbon emissions Persecution continues in Russia Archbishops’ Commission on Racial Justice publishes fifth report Church of Scotland submits written evidence on Assisted Dying St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh hosts immersive installation ** Christians Against Poverty “deeply concerned” over... (1206 words)Christians Against Poverty “deeply concerned” at Ofgem energy price cap increase
Following Ofgem’s recent announcement that average energy bills are set to rise by 10% from this month (October), Christians Against Poverty’s Chief Executive Officer, Stewart McCulloch has voiced the charity’s concerns. Stewart McCulloch said: “Almost half our clients already face the devastating reality of not having enough to pay for their basic needs, including energy costs. “With the... (206 words)New match funding scheme helps churches cut carbon emissions
A new pilot scheme from the Church of England is helping churches double their money for carbon-cutting projects. Give To Go Green is a match-funding pilot project from the Church of England’s Net Zero Programme, working with churches to double locally raised donations, to help pay for carbon reducing projects. The scheme was first piloted over... (197 words)Persecution continues in Russia
In Russia, an outspoken Christian preacher is facing trial for posting a question on social media. And in occupied Ukraine, a Christian woman could be jailed for up to ten years for remarks made in a prayer meeting. ‘Both cases reflect the rising persecution of Christians in Russia and in Russian-occupied Ukraine,’ says Paul Robinson,... (162 words)Archbishops’ Commission on Racial Justice publishes fifth report
The Archbishops’ Commission for Racial Justice has released the fifth of its biannual Racial Justice reports. Mandated to drive ‘significant cultural and structural change on issues of racial justice within the Church of England’, the Archbishops’ Commission for Racial Justice (ACRJ), headed by The Rt Hon Lord Paul Boateng, is charged with monitoring, holding to account... (136 words)Church of Scotland submits written evidence on Assisted Dying
-for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill The Church has submitted written evidence to a group of MSPs who are investigating the case for legalising assisted dying in Scotland. The purpose of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill is to introduce a lawful form of assisted dying for people over the age of... (221 words)St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh hosts immersive installation
– as part of 900th anniversary St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh is hosting an immersive art installation exploring community and commissioned, as part of the historic site’s 900th anniversary. It will run until November. 900 Voices, which was also part of this year’s International Festival, currently features around 220 hours of interviews with residents of... (186 words)
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