Policy Areas - Community and Family

Churches urged to confront the issue of domestic violence

agency reporter — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:01:42 +0100

German churches' practical experience with confronting the issue of domestic violence will play an important role in a Peace Declaration of the World Council of Churches planned for 2011.

The law on a wing and prayer

Shawn F. Peters — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:52:55 +0100

Should parents who choose to treat their children's illnesses with prayer rather than medicine be charged with abuse, neglect, or even manslaughter when their children die? Shawn F. Peters explores the issues.

Close discrimination loopholes for faith groups in welfare, government urged

staff writers — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:03:58 +0100

The British Humanist Association (BHA) has said that the government should close the discrimination loopholes for religious organisations involved in public service provision, and should ensure that all services are fully inclusive.

Migrant voices - listening to those who come

Simon Barrow — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:10:11 +0100

In a special feature for Refugee Week (16-22 June 2008) openDemocracy.net hosted MigrantVoice on refuge, a debate on the issues that matter for refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.

Tributes pour in for murdered anti-gun campaigner

staff writers — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:39:25 +0100

Church leaders and anti-gun charities have paid tribute to Ms Pat Regan, a mother who became a prominent campaigner against violence after she lost her son in what was dubbed 'an underworld style shooting' in 2002.

Charity Commission and Von Hugel authors disagree over church report

staff writers — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:21:04 +0100

The Charity Commission, the independent charity regulator, and researchers at the Von Hugel Institute, have disagreed over the findings of a new report commissioned by the Church of England on the role of faith in social welfare.

Welfare should be based on fairness

Press Office — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:30:42 +0100

Responding to the Labour Party's new consultation with faith communities, launched by the Prime Minister at a reception at Number 10 Downing Street, the religion and society think-tank Ekklesia ha

Just Hope

Jordan Tchilingirian — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:15:41 +0100

Start: 14/06/2008 - 10:00

End: 14/06/2008 - 16:00

Do you want to make a difference?

Faith and Charity '08

Jordan Tchilingirian — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:07:02 +0100

Start: 19/06/2008 - 00:00

Faith and Charity ’08 is the national conference for those involved in faith foundation and faith-based charities.

The Nehemiah Foundation - London Launch and Information Event

Jordan Tchilingirian — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:01:27 +0100

Start: 11/06/2008 - 14:00

End: 11/06/2008 - 17:00

This event sees the London launch of the Nehemiah Foundation. It is a programme for people and organisations who want to

- play a significant part in transforming their communities

Torture not a Christian family value

Simon Barrow — Sat, 10 May 2008 00:23:56 +0100

United Methodist Church minister and research psychologist Andrew J. Weaver has maintained a principled campaign against mixing Methodism and political mendacity.

Living Amongst…Exploring what Incarnational Living actually means. Is it for us?

Jordan Tchilingirian — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:59:29 +0100

Start: 03/06/2008 - 09:45

End: 03/06/2008 - 15:30

Incarnational living is a buzz phrase right now, whether it is in the literature of the emerging church or in the call of inner-city church planters to move into areas of deprivation.

In War and Peace: the hard edge of peace-making in Northern Ireland

Jordan Tchilingirian — Sat, 03 May 2008 23:12:36 +0100

Start: 17/10/2008 - 18:30

“Some people think that peace-making is easy, but in my experience it requires toughness and resolution, as well as sympathy and integrity.”

Reconciling with the other side: Perspectives from the South Caucasus

Jordan Tchilingirian — Sat, 03 May 2008 23:05:16 +0100

Start: 27/09/2008 - 18:30

What happens when the ideals you believe in are unpopular with your neighbours? How do you deal with pervasive stereotypes and fear?

Williams calls on government to do more for the most vulnerable

staff writers — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:42:21 +0100

As the government faces criticism on its anti-poverty policies, Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has called for more action to protect the poorest and most vulnerable from the likely consequences of an economic downturn.