Category - nativity

Hope not despair is our Christmas calling, says archbishop

agency reporter — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 12:55:20 +0000

In spite of its many weals and woes, life has meaning and purpose expressed through our experience of love and creativity. That is the message of Christmas to humanity, Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams says.

The Nativity was carbon neutral, says Welsh church leader

staff writers — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:02:41 +0000

As church leaders throughout Britain put the final flourishes on their Christmas messages this morning, a Welsh Christian figurehead is focussing on the practical side of the gospel message of hope - respect for creation through recycling.

Charity sells Bethlehem nativity scene complete with Separation Wall

staff writers — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:40:39 +0000

A UK based Christian charity has launched a new version of the Christmas nativity scene including the Israeli Separation Wall.

Peacemakers involved in challenge to violent toys

staff writers — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 18:29:03 +0000

Supporters of the US- and Canadian-based international conflict transformation organisation Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT) - now known worldwide as a result of the 2005-6 hostage crisis in Iraq - have been challenging the prevalence of war toys through nonviolent actions at a well known retailer.

Giving birth to a new world

Simon Barrow — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 22:53:37 +0000

How the God of Jesus spells the death of empire