Hype over what President Donald Trump may or may not say dominated the media build-up to this week’s UN General Assembly. However, US funding cuts and the apparent absence of American authority on key global issues weigh more heavily over world leaders beset by a host of daunting humanitarian challenges. Samuel Oakford. IRIN 18 September […]
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Archbishop Justin Welby joins new UN advisory board on mediation
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has joined 17 other global leaders and experts on a new United Nations High Level Advisory Board on Mediation. The board was established by António Guterres, nine months into his tenure as UN secretary-general. ACNS 18 September 2017
Time to act against the race bias in criminal justice
A major study of the experiences of members of minority ethnic groups in the criminal justice system by the MP David Lammy has called for urgent reform. The Revd Martin Kettle, the Church of England’s policy adviser on Home Affairs, argues that the cost of implementing his recommendations must be weighed against the implications of […]
Taking inspiration from Jane Austen’s Christian faith
Following her appearance on the new £10 note and the 200th anniversary of her death in Winchester, Matthew Salisbury, National Liturgy and Worship Adviser, reflects on the faith that sustained Jane Austen. Church of England Facebook page. 14 September 2017
Schools break law on religious education, research suggests -BBC
More than a quarter of England’s secondary schools do not offer religious education, despite the law saying they must, suggests research given to BBC local radio. Alex Strangwayes-Booth. BBC 15 September 2017
Fortnight in Westminster, 4th – 15th September 2017 – Church of England in Parliament
The House of Commons and the House of Lords sat over the past two weeks, before rising again for the Party Conference recess. During that time bishops spoke in debates on prison overcrowding, digital understanding, Brexit, and gambling. They supported bills on raising the age of criminal responsibility and on supporting the victims of modern […]
Forgiveness and Reconciliation in the Aftermath of Abuse – Church of England
Forgiveness and Reconciliation in the Aftermath of Abuse, a House of Bishops commended document from the Faith and Order Commission has been released today by Church House Publishing. Church of England Facebook page. 15 September 2017
Father Tom Uzhunnalil Released – JMECA
Christians in the Arabian Peninsula give thanks to God for the safe release of Father Tom Uzhunnalil, a Salesian Priest from India, who was abducted in Yemen on 4th March 2016 JMECA Website. 15 September 2017
Inside the Iraqi courts sentencing IS suspects to death -BBC
For security reasons, most IS suspects are sent to two courthouses in the mainly Christian town of Qaraqosh, 30km (19 miles) south-east of Mosul, retaken by US-backed Iraqi forces in October. Yolande Knell. BBc. 2 September 2017
Balancing mission, aesthetics and heritage of parish churches – further considerations – Law & Religion UK
In our post, Balancing mission, aesthetics and heritage of parish churches , we noted that the Church’s consistory courts are frequently required to weigh up the relative merits of proposed building work for repair or modification in terms of their impact on the heritage and aesthetics of the building against its overall mission within the community. David […]