Funding cuts putting children at risk, says charity – Christian Today
Thousands of children are being put at risk as funding for crisis support continues to be scaled back, The Children’s Society has warned. Christian Today 18 March 2019 Fulcrum
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The Church Of England Has A Plan To Heal The UK’s Brexit Divide – With Tea Parties – Huffington Post
Church leaders will attempt to heal the UK’s Brexit divide by holding thousands of tea parties. Rachel Wearmouth. Huffington Post. 18 March 2019 Fulcrum
Archbishop of Canterbury: “Hatred of Muslims is blasphemy”
In the wake of the shooting in New Zealand, the Archbishop of Canterbury spoke at an interfaith gathering at Regent’s Park Mosque in London. Archbishop of Canterbury’s website. 18 March 2019 Fulcrum
Church of England invites parishioners to “tea and prayer drop-ins” as Brexit deadline nears – ACNS
The Church of England has called for communities to join together in conversation and prayer as discussions over the UK’s departure from the European Union reach a pivotal point. The debate is splitting communities in the UK. The UK Government and the EU have reached a withdrawal agreement; but this has twice been rejected by … Continue Reading
Friendship is the answer to hatred and violence – Grace & Truth
When I was last in Christchurch, I went to the Masjid Al Noor mosque. I sat at the back on a chair with the older believers during their Friday prayers. It was these believers who were specially targeted and systematically slaughtered by Brenton Tarrant this week. Dave Andrews on Grace & Truth. 16 March 2019 … Continue Reading
The Cross: the ultimate place of grace and truth – Grace & Truth
This week I went to see a Salvation Army Officer who runs a church centre in London. As I walked in, he and a colleague were speaking with three women. As I waited, it became obvious that the women had problems with homelessness and drug addiction and that he knew them well. Jon Kuhrt. Grace … Continue Reading
Bishops object to Archbishop of Canterbury’s decision to exclude same-sex spouses to 2020 Lambeth Conference – ENS
The Episcopal Church’s House of Bishops said March 15 that it is “aggrieved and distressed” by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby’s decision to exclude the same-sex spouses of bishops invited to the 2020 Lambeth Conference. Mary Frances Schjonberg. Episcopal News Service 15 March 2019 Fulcrum
Justin Welby accused of bowing to homophobia after banning gay bishop’s husband from church summit – Independent
A gay bishop whose husband has been barred from attending a once-in-a-decade Anglican summit has accused the Archbishop of Canterbury of bowing to homophobia. Tim Wyatt. Independent. 16 March 2019 Fulcrum
UK’s Church leaders stand with New Zealand’s Muslims after horrific mosque killings – Christian Today
Church leaders in the UK have expressed their solidarity with the Muslim community in New Zealand after Friday’s tragic shootings at two mosques. Christian Today. 16 March 2019 Fulcrum
Church leaders offer prayer and solidarity after New Zealand mosque attacks leaves 49 dead- ACNS
Anglican archbishops in New Zealand, Australia and England have spoken out after gunmen attacked two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. At 9 pm Friday NZDT (8 am GMT), the official death toll from the terror attacks stood at 49 people with another 39 being treated in Christchurch Hospital. ACNS 15 March 2019 … Continue Reading