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June 22, 2020

Proportion of non-religious in Northern Ireland hits record high

Figures provide yet more evidence that the population is becoming less religious and more diverse over time.
May 31, 2020

Call for a Day of Mourning and Lament for US COVID-19 deaths

After 100,000 deaths from Covid-19, US faith leaders and Mayors have called for a Day of Mourning and Lament on 1 June 2020.
April 9, 2020

Who is doing vital work during the pandemic?

UK key workers – including those who have died caring for others during the COVID-19 pandemic – are disproportionately likely to be women, ethnic mino
July 18, 2019

Methodist event for children and young people calls for volunteers

Around 1200 young people will be attending this year’s 3Generate, the Methodist Children and Youth Assembly, where youth speak out and into the Church on the issues that matter to them.
July 7, 2019

WCC hosts Sikh-Christian dialogue on peace building

The World Council of Churches has hosted a Sikh-Christian dialogue with the theme 'Pursuing Peace in a Pluralistic World' to commemorate the 550th birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak, the first guru of the Sikhs.
April 10, 2019

Commission on Housing, Church and Community launched

The housing crisis is to be the subject of a major new Commission on Housing, Church and Community.
February 13, 2019

Warning of increased bullying if LGBT guidance for schools is diluted

More than 50 religion and belief leaders, educationists, and LGBT rights advocates have signed an open letter urging the Secretary of State for Education not to dilute draft guidance for independent schools on teaching respect for LGBT people.
December 11, 2018

World Council of Churches reaffirms UN declaration on human rights

The 70th anniversary of the World Council of Churches in 2018 coincides with the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights .
December 6, 2018

Churches across Europe sign Christmas statement on refugees

More than 30 Church leaders from across Europe have signed a Christmas statement highlighting the plight of refugees, urging all nations and people to celebrate Christ's birth by working for a more welcoming and inclusive Europe.
November 26, 2018

Almost a quarter of private faith schools rated inadequate

Almost a quarter of private faith schools rated inadequate at their last inspection, compared with nine per cent for other schools.