Category - fellowship of reconciliation

London vigil against the deportation of US Iraq war resisters

staff writers — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:38:17 +0000

Christian and other peacemakers staged a 10-hour vigil outside Canada House in London's Trafalgar Square yesterday, to call on on the Canadian government to halt the deportation of US soldiers who have fled the war in Iraq.

Peacemaking after Christendom

Simon Barrow — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:18:32 +0000

Christians have lived in conformity to the ethics of Caesar too long, says Simon Barrow. As Christendom fades, fresh possibilities for peace emerge from a renewed understanding of what it means to be the Body of Christ.

Public 'lament' to remember dead in Iraq

staff writers — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:18:32 +0000

The Iraqi dead, as well as those who have died from Britain, will be remembered in a 'public lament' later this week, marking the fifth anniversary of the Iraq invasion. Dressed in red, participants will mourn the dead by name, both Iraqi and British, civilian and soldier.

Churches plan day of remembrance on fifth anniversary of Iraq invasion

agency reporter — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:04:40 +0000

Christians have been urged to hold a day of remembrance, prayer and action on 19th March, the eve of the anniversary of the war with Iraq. The call is one of the responses following an ecumenical seminar held in London this week.

Faith and peace groups wecome DESO closure

staff writers — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:34:05 +0000

Peace and church-related organizations are expressing “delight” at the impending closure of Britain’s prime arms exports promotion organization, following an announcement by UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

Christians prepare for 'Called to be peacemakers' gathering

staff writers — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 02:24:26 +0000

Four hundred Christians from a variety of traditions will gather in Swanwick, Derbyshire, next weekend )from 20 - 22 July) for a vocational and campaigning conference entitled 'Called to be Peacemakers - Who Me?'

London meeting to focus on nonviolent alternatives in conflict situations

staff writers — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 02:55:12 +0000

Pax Christi (the Catholic peace movement), the Fellowship of Reconciliation and St Ethelberga's Centre for Peace and Reconciliation are co-hosts of an evening in central London looking at nonviolence in the midst of conflict.

Thousands call for closure of arms marketing unit

staff writers — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:52:38 +0000

Over 10,000 people have called for the closure of a Government unit which exists to find sales for private arms companies.

Christian campaigner released from prison

staff writers — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 15:18:53 +0000

A Christian peace activist will be released today from what has been labelled one of the worst prisons in the country.

Christian campaigner jailed after Iraq protest

staff writers — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:37:56 +0000

A Christian campaigner has been sent to prison for refusing to pay a fine arising from a demonstration against the invasion of Iraq.