Category - faithworks

Faithworks strengthens participation in English regional policymaking

agency reporter — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:26:45 +0100

Religious groups will have their capacity to participate alongside others in regional policy-making in England enhanced thanks to the new Regional Networks Support project, says Faithworks, which has established the initiative.

Labour consultation with faith groups raises critical questions

staff writers — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:27:51 +0100

PM Gordon Brown has launched a new consultation involving the Labour Party, churches and faith communities. It will focus on identifying the values held in common by different faiths and beliefs - ones that also echo with the non-religious.

Jim Wallis: Seven Ways to Change the World

Jordan Tchilingirian — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:35:33 +0100

Start: 25/05/2008 - 19:30

Church.co.uk and Faithworks are hosting an evening with Jim Wallis to consider seven ways to change the world.

Faithful Capital - Spiritual resources for social action

Jordan Tchilingirian — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:51:30 +0000

Start: 28/02/2008 - 09:00

End: 28/02/2008 - 16:00

What motivates us as Christians to engage in community projects? What are the resources we can draw on? And how can we speak about the value of what we do to secular partners and funders?

Faithworks responds to report challenging religious service providers

staff writers — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:58:53 +0000

The Christian agency Faithworks, which contracts with government and has 20,000 community and church partners, has made a critical response to a report challenging the contribution faith groups make to public service provision.

Communities minister fuels debate about churches and public service provision

staff writers — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 12:23:25 +0000

Church and faith groups have a key role to play in bringing transformation to communities across the UK, according to the government minister responsible. But critics say many questions remain about the agendas of both parties.

Bringing reconciliation home

Jordan Tchilingirian — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:07:04 +0000

Start: 22/11/2007 - 10:00

End: 22/11/2007 - 16:00

What are our societal conflicts in London and the UK and what needs to be reconciled? Is faith a factor in these conflicts and in what ways can it help us work with them constructively?

Diversity should not mean division, Christian agency says

staff writers — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:53:42 +0100

Difference between faiths and life-stances do not have to lead to division, but can be part of a rich blend of perspectives working for the common good, says a leading Christian service agency responding to a bridge building letter from Muslim scholars.

Churches urged to seek a better world for the young

staff writers — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:52:11 +0100

The church should take a lead in providing a vision of a better world for today’s children and young people, according to a youth work expert writing on the cover of the Baptist Times today. She says change is needed in individuals and communities.

Church leaders will quiz government minister on 'healthy communities'

staff writers — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:07:41 +0100

Church leaders and Christian activists are being urged to voice their commitment to being agents of change and inclusion to the Cabinet Minister responsible for the government's community agenda, at a Faithworks Conference later this year.