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- General Synod has affirmed the place of work as a key component in “human flourishing,” in an era when Artificial Intelligence is driving a “new fast moving industrial revolution”. The debate heard that work has been a vital “God-given” element of human life since the Garden of Eden. But it is currently being transformed by...Synod affirms work as key to ‘human dignity and purpose’ in the face of AI revolution
- The C of E needs many more leaders from working class backgrounds and deprived communities, the General Synod was told. The Synod also re-committed the C of E to setting up a church on every significant social housing estate. Members also backed moves to double the number of young active Christians on housing estates. It...General Synod calls for redoubling of efforts to create new churches on estates
- Firm proposals for a settlement to enable the C of E to move forward together amid deep differences on questions of sexuality and marriage will be developed over the next few months, General Synod has heard. The Bishop of Leicester, Martyn Snow – the lead bishop for the ‘Living in Love and Faith’ process –...Living in Love and Faith: ‘the work goes on’ Bishop Martyn tells General Synod
- Support for Russian priest who prays for peace Dramatic decline of religion on TV Worldwide persecution of Christians on the increase CAP responds to Ofgem’s call for input on standing charges Church of England welcomes Listed Places of Worship funding Ministry Experience Scheme ‘key’ to C of E goal of reaching more young people Church...News (all stories) for March 2024
- Thousands of Russian Orthodox Christians have been urging Patriarch Kirill of Moscow to reinstate a very popular priest in the capital, the Revd Alexei Uminsky, who has refused to recite an official prayer for Russia’s victory over Ukraine. An open letter, which attracted more than 11,000 signatures, including the heads of local charities, says: “The...Support for Russian priest who prays for peace
- There is less television being devoted to religion and ethics than there used to be. A lot less. The latest statistics from Ofcom, the industry regulator reveal a dramatic reduction in television programmes about ‘religion and ethics’ broadcast by the public-service broadcasting networks (PSBs): BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. Comparing 2022 with 2011,...Dramatic decline of religion on TV
- More than 365 million Christians worldwide now face persecution and discrimination for their faith. Entire Christian communities face extinction in some parts of the world. Those in sub-Saharan Africa are especially at risk, because of increasingly authoritarian regimes and violence. So warns the latest global study of persecution. The World Watch List 2024 is compiled...Worldwide persecution of Christians on the increase
- CAP (Christians Against Poverty) has written a letter responding to Ofgem’s call for input on standing charges. For people on prepayment meters especially, standing charges can be problematic. Over summer, when people may not be using their gas for heating yet, they are still required to pay a daily standing charge. This can mean that...CAP responds to Ofgem’s call for input on standing charges
- Church of England Cathedrals and churches were among nearly 5,000 religious buildings to recently receive a share of up to £42 million in Government funding aimed at helping with the conservation of listed places of worship. The Listed Places of Worship (LPW) Grant Scheme gives grants covering the VAT on repairs to listed buildings used...Church of England welcomes Listed Places of Worship funding
- The Ministry Experience Scheme (MES) could play a key role in helping the Church of England achieve its goals of recruiting more people to work in ministry to children, youth and families by 2030, a conference has heard. The Revd Helen Fraser, Head of Vocations for the Church of England, spoke of her hope that...Ministry Experience Scheme ‘key’ to C of E goal of reaching more young people
- The Church Commissioners for England has explained how it is holding company management accountable to its investor expectations on human rights in a new Human Rights report. “Social inequality presents a systemic risk to economies and diversified portfolios. Companies can best understand and address their links to inequalities by meeting their responsibility to respect human...Church Commissioners publishes report on human rights best practice for investors
- Statement from the House of Bishops on the ongoing War in Gaza Prayers of Love and Faith made available for use Faith leaders call for change to asylum-claim system Archbishop urges Government to scrap two-child benefit cap Hundreds of Christians arrested under India’s anti-conversion laws ** Editor: We have run this story long, but of...News (all stories) for February 2024