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Harvest Festival Focus on Foodbanks
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This information is from the Environmental Issues Network - interesting. I really enjoyed the information about Bees - what a wonderful image! Harvest festivals focus on foodbanks11 October…Continue
Universal Credit?
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Just wanted to share this blog post from a site called False Economy - it is outlining the dangers of the introduction of Universal Credit. Given the work that the churches do with societies most…Continue
Peace Pilgrimage from Iona to London
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An act of Christian Witness in the proposed pilgrimage from Iona to London for Peace and Social Justice. This new idea is gathering momentum. It looks like a powerful and dramatic way to raise…Continue
Hearing the unspeakable
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Stories that Heal; Stories that HarmI attended one of the most inspirational and exciting days last Friday. A conference on story-telling and understanding across communities and other social…Continue
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Ruth Mason replied to Ruth Mason's discussion Harvest Festival Focus on Foodbanks"If you're interested in poverty and hunger then this event might interest you - Freedom from Hunger, details avaliable via
http://just-fair.co.uk/freedomfromhunger"
Ruth Mason replied to Ruth Mason's discussion Harvest Festival Focus on Foodbanks"Just found the following articles on foodbanks from the New Internationalist and a local paper in Kent. Would be really interested to hear from those who volunteer in foodbanks or have been fed by foodbanks. I wasn't aware that it was statutory…"
Ruth Mason replied to Ruth Mason's discussion Harvest Festival Focus on Foodbanks"In response to the issues of foodbanks the Public Issues Network has created some time on the subject at it's next meeting. You can join in the conversation via twitter using the hash tag #PIN2013"
Ruth Mason left a comment for Janet Russell"Hi Janet, I'm the networking officer for CTBI. Please let me know if you need anything to do with the mission network or have any questions. The link to the group is this http://www.churchestogetherconnect.org/group/cmn you have to sign up…"
Ruth Mason posted a blog postMA in Theology, Media and Communication
An incredibly interesting sounding new MA from the University of Chester designed to help you to develop your understanding of and reflect theologically on the role of the global media. http://www.chester.ac.uk/postgraduate/theology-media-and-communicationSee More
Ruth Mason posted a blog postA Gathering for Syria - 30 October - 6pm - St Giles
Posted on behalf of David Bradwell The Church of Scotland is hosting ‘A Gathering for Syria’ as a national event for Scotland to express solidarity with the people of Syria and to share hope for peace and reconciliation. We are grateful for the support of Edinburgh Inter Faith Association and the City of Edinburgh Council. Many people in Scotland are distressed at the continuing violence in Syria that we hear about every day, with a sad realisation that there is very little that we can do. We…See More
Ruth Mason posted a discussionHarvest Festival Focus on Foodbanks
This information is from the Environmental Issues Network - interesting. I really enjoyed the information about Bees - what a wonderful image! Harvest festivals focus on foodbanks11 October 2012Churches across the country are supporting vital foodbanks for their local communities as part of their traditional harvest festival.Bees* on the roof of St Pancras Church on Euston Road have produced their first combs of honey in time for Sunday's harvest festival (14 Oct) when the church celebrates…See More
Ruth Mason posted a discussionUniversal Credit?
Just wanted to share this blog post from a site called False Economy - it is outlining the dangers of the introduction of Universal Credit. Given the work that the churches do with societies most vulnerable and marginalised. Should we be keeping a formal watch on how the introduction of this credit impacts our work?…See More
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MA in Theology, Media and Communication
Posted on October 29, 2012 at 12:01 0 Comments 0 Likes
An incredibly interesting sounding new MA from the University of Chester designed to help you to develop your understanding of and reflect theologically on the role of the global media.
http://www.chester.ac.uk/postgraduate/theology-media-and-communication
A Gathering for Syria - 30 October - 6pm - St Giles
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 10:31 0 Comments 0 Likes
Posted on behalf of David Bradwell
The Church of Scotland is hosting ‘A Gathering for Syria’ as a national event for Scotland to express solidarity with the people of Syria and to share hope for peace and reconciliation. We are grateful for the support of Edinburgh Inter Faith Association and the City of Edinburgh Council.
Many people in Scotland are distressed at the continuing violence in Syria that we hear about every day, with a sad realisation that there…
Continue Questions and Comments on UK Gambling Laws
Posted on July 24, 2012 at 17:06 1 Comment 0 Likes
I took this from a Premier Reports Article that crossed my twitter feed. It's an interesting article on the proposal to relax the UK's gambling laws. I know that this is an issue that divides and brings together Christian groups. I'd be interested to hear thoughts and view points - it could be something that the churches discuss through our Public Issues Network if there is a strong will about the points raised below.
Church groups are sending out a warning to the government…
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- At 19:25 on June 2, 2012,
Syd Bill said… Some more sources
Reviewed in latest issue of Faith Initiative ed Heather Wells, a new book
Women, Spirituality, and Transformative Leadership: Where Grace Meets Power,
published by Skylight Paths Publishing, Woodstock, VT USA even the review seems powerful to this mere male.
Then The Status of Woman In Islam by Dr Jamal A Badawi from Islamic Vision,
434 Coventry Road, Birmingham B10 0UG www.ipci-iv.co.uk. It's free but donations towards post etc are welcome. This booklet gives a historic overview from different cultures and also may surprise many people - including muslim men.
- At 20:23 on June 28, 2012, Syd Bill said…
Rec'd this suggestion from a friend in Eastbourne
Thanks, Syd. Look at Methodist Women in Britain website (mwib.org.uk) - we used to be called Network?
They respond to such issues.
AnneThere may be another from a contact in Kent
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During his visit, Cardinal Tauran will visit places of worship of the Jain, Sikh and Hindu communities - more details can be found at http://www.catholicnews.org.uk/Home/News/interreligious-co-operation/%28language%29/eng-GB. All people of good will are invited to a Prayer for Peace at which different religious leaders will offer a prayer for peace in their own tradition. The event is taking…See More
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