Category - uk

Lambeth Palace hosts wide ranging round table on climate change action

staff writers — Wed, 14 May 2008 01:11:46 +0100

Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams and the Anglican Bishop of London, Richard Chartres, welcomed leaders from business, government and civil society to Lambeth Palace yesterday for a Climate Change round table.

British public urged to give 'desperately needed' aid to Burma

agency reporter — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:25:05 +0100

Teams from Disasters Emergency Committee member agencies, along with flights of emergency relief items, are now reaching those affected by Cyclone Nargis. DEC is calling for urgent donations to the DEC Myanmar (Burma) Cyclone Appeal.

Networking democracy

Simon Barrow — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:37:53 +0000

OurKingdom, a project of the online magazine OpenDemocracy, is hosting what it believes to be a unique online deliberation on how the potential of the internet can be integrated into a national political process.

Christians and Muslims sign up to government-backed volunteer scheme

agency reporter — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:32:23 +0000

People of all faiths and of none will be involved in a new Government-backed global volunteering scheme for 18 to 25-year-olds announced on 2 March 2008 by UK International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander.

Campaigners say DNA database threatens civil rights in health care

staff writers — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:54:05 +0000

Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Tether has secured a House of Commons debate on the impact of the proposed National DNA Database, which takes place today. It has been welcomed by human rights, mental health and church groups.

A transatlantic view on Williams and Sharia

Martin E. Marty — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:41:57 +0000

Doyen US religion commentator Martin Marty gives an American perspective on the argument about civil and religious law sparked by Rowan Williams.

A transatlantic view on Williams and Sharia

Martin E. Marty — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:40:55 +0000

Doyen US religion commentator Martin Marty gives an American perspective on the argument about civil and religious law sparked by Rowan Williams.

Oikocredit celebrates growth in loan money and global social impact

staff writers — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:19:16 +0000

Oikocredit, the leading private international microfinancier, which gives support to poor communities and social enterprise, has announced a significant growth in activity and impact in its preliminary results for 2007.

Christians to hold Ash Wednesday peace vigil at Ministry of Defence

staff writers — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:33:19 +0000

Christian activists will make symbolic acts of commitment at the Ministry of Defence in London and at other venues in Scotland and the north of England tomorrow, urging a shift from waging war to waging peace in a divided world.

Methodists make appeal for funds to address Kenya crisis

staff writers — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:26:42 +0000

The Methodist Church and its development affiliate in Britain have confirmed the initial financial aid they are sending to Kenya to support victims of the post-election conflict. They are also appealing for further contributions.