young people

January 6, 2014

Taize weekend in Edinburgh arranged for March 2014

The Taize ecumenical community based in France, which has an emphasis on youth and historic Christian spirituality in a changing world, will be holding one of its European weekends in Edinburgh from 15-17 March 2014.
January 1, 2014

Solidarity is New Year message to European youth

Some 30,000 ecumenical youth have gathered in Strasbourg for a festival of peace, justice and spirituality.
December 29, 2013

Runaway children at risk from new police guidance, charity fears

Vulnerable children who run away from home or care in England are more likely to ‘fall through the gaps’ because of new police definitions, says the Children’s Society.
November 26, 2013

Militarisation in everyday life in the UK highlighted

Around 70 academics, activists, campaigners, and writers came together at the Militarisation in Everyday Life in the UK conference organised by Forces Watch.
November 19, 2013

Methodist youth in Britain choose new president elect

The Methodist Youth Assembly – 3Generate – has elected Megan Thomas as the Church's new Youth President Designate for 2014-2015.
November 4, 2013

Number of young women in low paid jobs has trebled in 20 years, says TUC

The proportion of young women doing low-paid, low-skill jobs has trebled over the last 20 years, according to new research commissioned by the TUC.
October 23, 2013

Working families priced out of housing market in over half of England

New research from Shelter shows that in over half of England, less than 10 per cent of suitable homes are affordable for a typical family.
October 18, 2013

Youth address community issues in churches' virtual conference

The World Council of Churches (WCC) held its first Youth Virtual Conference titled “Live your Faith!” on 12 October.
September 14, 2013

Asian youth call for justice and peace

“Justice and peace now!” was a call made by the young participants of the recent Asia-Pacific Students and Youth Gathering (ASYG) in the Philippines.
August 29, 2013

Youth generate unique multi-faith community in Bossey

Young people of the Christian, Muslim and Jewish faiths have recently created a unique community at the Ecumenical Institute in Bossey, Switzerland. Together they seek to break religious stereotypes, promote mutual respect and enhance their understanding of religions beyond the conflict paradigm.