Category - Baptist

Cautious response from British churches to Zimbabwe deal

staff writers — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:45:05 +0000

The Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church have cautiously welcomed news of the power-sharing deal reached between the Zanu-PF and MDC political parties in Zimbabwe. But they have expressed concern about the practical realities.

Churches urge a vote against extremism and racism on 1st May

agency reporter — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:16:15 +0000

Three Free Church Christian denominations in the UK are urging voters to take a clear stand against racist and extreme political parties as election day for local councils in England and Wales draws nearer.

Churches and asylum campaigners dismayed by Leeds deportation

staff writers — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:39:54 +0000

Churches and campaigners for asylum justice in Leeds and beyond are dismayed at the deportation of a member of a Baptist congregation. They say it highlights deep concerns about the fairness of the United Kingdom asylum system.

Middle East bishop meets Jimmy Carter on peace mission

staff writers — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:27:38 +0000

Peace and justice advocate Bishop Munib A. Younan of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land has met with former US President Jimmy Carter to discuss initiatives relating to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Free church leaders call on G8 to act on global poverty

staff writers — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 09:30:17 +0000

Speaking ahead of the G8 Summit to be held in Germany on 6 June 2007, the heads of Britain's major Free churches have appealed to the UK government and world leaders to make global poverty their top priority.

Faithful Cities Consultation

Jordan Tchilingirian — Wed, 09 May 2007 14:28:26 +0000

Start: 09/06/2007 - 10:00

End: 09/06/2007 - 16:00

‘Faithful Cities’ is the name of a 2006 report that looked at the role of the Church in urban communities.

What has happened to the Free Churches?

Keith Clements — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 22:56:52 +0000

Keith Clements argues that the Free Churches need to work rigorously for a genuinely ecumenical movement – not one dominated by established Anglican and Catholic interests