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31 Jan 2012

Four of Britain's major Free Churches oppose welfare benefit cap

The Methodist Church, the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the United Reformed Church and the Quakers in Britain have called for Parliament to reject a benefit cap.
14 Dec 2011

Free Church leaders warn of climate change challenges ahead

Free Church leaders in Britain have welcomed the breakthrough at climate change talks in Durban, but warned of significant future dangers.
19 Sep 2011

Free church delegation attending party conferences

A Free Church delegation of leaders and representatives will attend the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative party conferences in September and October.
17 Sep 2011

Peacemaking Sunday to be marked in Britain and worldwide

Churches across Britain and Ireland are preparing to mark Peacemaking Sunday on 18 September 2011, with special services and study materials.
9 Sep 2011

British church leaders criticise use of military force in response to 9/11

A decade on from the 9/11 attacks, senior British Free Church leaders are calling on the Government to re-examine its use of responsive military force.
9 May 2011

Churches back chaplain over helpline for gay farmers

A chaplain running a dedicated helpline for gay farmers has received a steady number of calls from men struggling to cope with their sexuality.
27 Feb 2011

Scottish church leaders meet First Minister

Ten ecumenical church leaders have met First Minister Alex Salmond to discuss common concerns.
1 Feb 2011

United Reformed Church seeks halt to deportation of Ugandan asylum seeker

The United Reformed Church has expressed its support for the campaign to halt the deportation of refused asylum seeker, Brenda Namigadde to Uganda.
27 Jan 2011

Churches deliberate on a politics of hope

The "Poverty of Ambition? Churches and a Politics of Hope conference hosted by the Joint PUblic Issues Team took place in Birbingham on 22 January 2011.
18 Jan 2011

Parliament votes on housing reform before end of consultation

A vote on new social housing measures was taken two hours before the end of the consultation period. Church groups now fear their submissions will be ignored.

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