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Church leaders call for UN action on 1st anniversary of Syria uprising
16 March 2018
The Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church have added their voices to the growing call for the UN Security Council to demonstrate a united opposition to the violent actions of the Syrian regime.
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Finalists announced for Church School Awards 2012
16 March 2018
Ten regional winners have been announced for the second annual Church School Awards.
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Climate Change - 'Shrug Culture' challenged by Ash Wednesday Declaration
16 March 2018
Leaders representing the UK's mainstream churches will tomorrow (Wed 22 Feb) call for repentance over the prevailing 'shrug-culture' towards climate change.
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Churches - UK would be £55 billion better off without Trident
16 March 2018
Churches are urging the Government not to shackle the UK to a £55 billion spending commitment on Trident over the next 15 years.
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Reaction to decision of Rowan Williams to stand down from role as Archbishop of Canterbury
16 March 2018
The Revd Dr Martyn Atkins, General Secretary of the Methodist Church, offers his reflections on the decision of Rowan Williams to stand down from role as Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Chancellor must act on tax avoidance, say Churches
16 March 2018
Three major British Churches are calling on Chancellor George Osborne to take tough action on tax avoidance.
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Methodist Youth President to live on £1 a day
16 March 2018
The Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) is challenging people throughout the UK to ‘live below the line’ – and spend just £1 a day on food and drink for a working week.
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Methodist Church to prioritise education and equality
16 March 2018
The Methodist Council discussed the need for the Church to re-invigorate its engagement with the education sector when it met at Royal Holloway College in Egham, 24-26 March.
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Cautious welcome for Government action on alcohol pricing
16 March 2018
A coalition of national Churches and charities has welcomed reports that the Government plans to enforce a minimum unit price on alcohol sales. But the groups warn that a long delay on implementation could cost lives.
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Easter message from the Methodist President
16 March 2018
In his Easter message, the Revd Leo Osborn, President of the Methodist Conference, considers the different ways in which people came to Christ on the first Easter Day.
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Methodist and Elim churches join Baptists in giving visitors a BIG welcome this September
16 March 2018
More churches than ever before are expected to give a BIG Welcome to visitors this September.
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Methodist Youth President wins British Youth Council Award
16 March 2018
Sam Taylor has won the British Youth Council Make a Difference Award for making a real difference through his role as the Church’s Youth President.
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