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April 28, 2019

International outcry at 'Thanksgiving' service for nuclear weapons at Westminster Abbey

The international Anglican Communion has expressed widespread concern about the upcoming 'National Service of Thanksgiving' for nuclear weapons, which is being held at Westminster Abbey on Friday 3 May 2019.
February 10, 2019

Quakers renew the story of their community

A group of Quakers has been tasked to revise the book of discipline that has guided Quaker witness, community and worship across the centuries. The revision committee draws on Quakers across a range of occupations, abilities, ages and gender and two of the committee are teenagers.
October 2, 2018

First joint conference of female Lutheran pastors and theologians in Nigeria

Female pastors, theologians, bishops and heads of departments of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria have held their first joint conference.
February 12, 2018

Swarthmore Lecture 2018 to be given by Quaker artist and activist

The 2018 Swarthmore Lecture will be given by Chris Alton a life-long Quaker, artist and activist.
February 4, 2014

Arms trade trial raises key issues about the industry, churches and protest

While the trial at Stratford Magistrates' Court in east London of five Christian anti-arms fair protesters is tough on the defendants (including Ekklesia associate Symon Hill), it is already doing a good job of exposing the issues in a number of ways.
December 12, 2012

Church needs to be creative in a changing society, say Methodists

The census figures on religion for England and Wales have been described as “challenging but not discouraging,” by the Methodist General Secretary.
November 5, 2012

European theologians discuss Christian witness in diverse societies

The Ecumenical Institute of Bossey has brought together some 30 European church representatives to discuss forms of Christian communication.
June 7, 2010

Edinburgh 2010 concludes with a call to Christian action against injustice

Dr John Sentamu issued a reminder at the closing worship service of the Edinburgh 2010 conference that the verdict on Christianity rests on the shoulders of its adherents.
June 7, 2010

Genuine Christian mission should renounce proselytism, Edinburgh conference told

"Good" and "bad" evangelism came under the spotlight when a diverse group of Christians met to discuss the legacy of the 1910 Edinburgh Missionary Conference 100 years later.
June 5, 2010

Pope Benedict sends greetings to Edinburgh 2010 gathering

Pope Benedict XVI has sent a formal greeting to delegates, visitors and staff attending the Edinburgh 2010 event exploring world Christianity and its mission in the modern world.