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Scottish church move to urge UK and US against aggression towards Iran
After delegates to the Church of Scotland's general assembly gathered on 15 May they were urged to support a call for Britain and the US to preserve Middle East peace and take no further action that could lead to an invasion of Iran. | Armenian spiritual leader decries genocide denial
The leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church, visiting Pope Benedict XVI in Rome, has spoken of the "genocide" suffered by his compatriots in the Ottoman empire, and said that those with power should ensure that justice prevails. | Christian charity found to have discriminated on grounds of religion
An Employment Tribunal in Abergele has today unanimously found in favour of a former employee of a Christian charity who was claiming constructive dismissal and discrimination on grounds of religion or belief. | Pax Christi International Youth Camp
Start: 08/08/2008 - 08:40End: 17/08/2008 - 08:40What is it?
The camp is run by Pax Christi, an International Catholic Movement committed to
peace, reconciliation and nonviolence. Activities will include:read more | Church of Scotland to invest in forms of ministry and mission
The Church of Scotland is planning substantial financial investment in new forms of church life. At its upcoming General Assembly, the Kirk's Ministries Council will outline plans to devote £1.5 million over five years to 'emerging ministries'. | European churches increase commitment to social investment
The number of churches committed to socially responsible and sustainable investment has increased substantially over the last couple of years, says the Conference of European Churches and partners - citing Oikocredit as an example. | Methodist decision on Bush Library to be challenged again
With the area conferences of the United Methodist Church preparing to meet in July, South Central Jurisdiction is expected to address the controversial 2007 decision to lease property for a George W. Bush institute. | Churches prepare action for peace in Israel-Palestine
Churches throughout the world are preparing to respond to six decades of conflict in Israel-Palestine with a week of actions for justice and peace, reports the World Council of Churches, which is helping to coordinate the event. | 'Secular Sunday Schools' to be launched in US
The Kochhar Humanist Education Center (KHEC), which was launched yesterday by the American Humanist Association, is to develop a curriculum for the humanist equivalent of Sunday schools. This will include programs in ethics geared to serve the children of atheists, agnostics and freethinkers. | Call for children to be able to withdraw from collective school worship
The British Humanist Association (BHA) has called on the government to support the new report from Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights which calls for children to be given the right to withdraw from worship in schools. |
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 Thinking Allowed
Thinking Allowed is a debating forum for those wanting to engage with the world. Meets on the 3rd Sunday of each month, 7.30
May debate: 18th
it takes a village...
Teenagers killing teenagers may be grabbing the headlines in London, but another worry lurks beneath. Far too many young people face exclusion fron mainstream schools, leading to a downward spiral of under-achievement and increased risk of drug abuse and criminality.
So can anything be done? The problem may be complex, but are there ways for Christians to take the initiative and do something practical? If it does take a village to raise a child, what role can churches play in the inner city?
Ray Lewis, director of EYLA and the newly-appointed deputy-Mayor for Youth in London, will be with us to give his take on the issues. Maybe we'll get Boris next!
Next Thinking Allowed will be on 15th June
Woodgrange Baptist Church
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