Churches and church-related organisations are being encouraged by the Conference of European Churches (CEC) to participate in the European Commission’s public consultation on disability policies. CEC says churches have a depth of expertise on the integration and inclusion of disabled persons. In the EU nearly 80 million citizens live with different forms of disabilities. The […]
WCC reaffirms call for universal ratification of international human rights law
Deep concern has been expressed by the World Council of Churches (WCC) over the many challenges that still remain in securing human dignity and rights for all, in a statement issued on International Human Rights Day, 10 December. ‘Our concerns have not diminished’, 66 years after declarations made at the WCC inaugural Assembly in 1948, […]
Catholic Church urges people to support ‘Mental Health Equality’ campaign
Bishop Richard Moth, the Bishop for Mental Health at the Catholic Church in England and Wales, is asking people to support the ‘Mental Health Equality’ campaign which is aiming to get mental health treated equally with physical health and ensure that those in need receive proper access to treatment and help. Commenting on the campaign, […]
Churches encouraged to address issue of disability with renewed commitment
Churches have been encouraged to address the issue of disability with a renewed commitment at a theological dialogue initiative offering Orthodox perspectives. It was held at a consultation organised by the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Disability Advocates Network (EDAN) in cooperation with the Volos Academy for Theological Studies. ‘The conversation on disability is […]
Racial Justice Sunday 2015
Hospitality and Sanctuary For All – 13 September 2015. This year’s theme aims to prompt conversation and reflection on the theme of hospitality and sanctuary. It has been written by Inderjit Bhogal, of the Leeds Church Institute. As well as an order of service, it contains material for Bible study, group discussions, activities and worship. […]
Racial Justice Sunday 2014
Racial Justice Sunday is an opportunity for all Christians in Britain and Ireland to focus their worship, prayer and action on racial justice by: Celebrating human diversity. Rejoicing in how far God’s people have travelled together. Recognising that there is much further to go both in the Church and in the world. What are the […]
Racial Justice Sunday 2013
Dreams of the ‘Beloved Community’ August 2013 marked the 50th anniversary of Dr Martin Luther King Jr’s monumental ‘I have a dream’ speech which spoke about all God’s people living in freedom and peace in a world governed by truth and justice. Dr King joined over 250,000 of his fellow Americans that day in Washington […]
