www.pcnbritain.org.uk The Progressive Christianity Network Britain (a Registered Charity, no 1102164), works to promote and support open and contemporary Christian understanding. They provide a network of local groups across the county, publish a radical quarterly newsletter, and organize regular conferences and events. Members come from all denominations, and enjoy links with other progressive Christian movements […]
Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT)
The Joint Public Issues Team is a venture of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Methodist Church, and the United Reformed Church, combining their expertise in the area of public issues. The Team aims to enable the three Churches to work together in living out the gospel of Christ in the Church and in […]
Website for June/July
www.embraceme.org The following is taken from their website: Embrace the Middle East is the exciting new name for BibleLands, a Christian charity which was set up in 1854. In our 150+ years of existence we have worked in many countries in the Near and Middle East, including Turkey, Syria, Egypt, the Balkans, Lebanon, Israel-Palestine and […]
One Step to Change a Life
You only have to take one step to change a life. Christian Aid Week this year is 12-18 May. Take the first step to help end poverty and hunger.
Website of the Month
www.rejesus.co.uk This is my recommended ‘website of the month’. It is a site that explores Christianity in four areas: Stories – Jesus’ life and mission through the Gospel stories, quizzes and articles. Lives – This section includes famous followers of Jesus, ranging from St Francis of Assissi to Martin Luther King. Creativity – Showing how […]
Present Aid Gifts Give Hope
Give something different this Christmas, and help change lives. The gifts that you purchase on the Present Aid website represent a donation towards the work that Christian Aid does around the world to fight poverty. You won’t actually receive a duck, or a bicycle or a well, but you will be helping families in countries […]
Commitment for Life Celebrates 20 Years
A message from Commitment for Life Coordinator, Linda Mead: This year we are celebrating 20 years of Commitment for Life. That’s 20 years of being part of an inspiring movement for change. During that time countless developments and improvements have taken place. This support has enabled so many people and communities to help themselves out […]
Poverty and Homelessness Action Week
Many local churches have been supporting Poverty and Homelessness Action Week, which has coincided with one of the coldest weeks of the winter, making homeless people particularly vulnerable. The week, from 28 January to 5 February, is organised by Church Action on Poverty, Housing Justice and Scottish Churches Housing Action. The theme this year is […]
Out Now – URC Quarterly Update
The latest version of the Quarterly Update – the United Reformed Church’s electronic newsletter – has just been issued. It contains news, views and diary dates, and is essential reading for keeping up to date with what is going on in the URC. In the current edition, the Revd Roberta Rominger, general secretary of the […]
Happy Reformation Day!
October 31st is Reformation Day, the anniversary of the day in 1517 when Martin Luther nailed his famous 95 theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg in eastern Germany, which led to the Protestant Reformation. It is a public holiday in many countries. Commenting on the day, the Revd Richard Mortimer, deputy general […]