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February 18, 2020

Churches urged to speak truth to power on crisis of deepening poverty

Open letter calls on Churches not just to alleviate the symptoms of poverty, but to call out the root causes, systems and structures which ensnare so many in poverty today.
January 27, 2020

Message from British Churches to European partners ahead of Brexit

We are, and will always be European Churches, as part of the worldwide church, say Church leaders.
January 10, 2020

Twenty Christian institutions divest from fossil fuels

In an 'Epiphany Declaration', 20 UK churches, dioceses, religious orders and Christian institutions have announced their divestment from fossil fuels.
December 13, 2019

Church of England appoints National Environment Officer

Jo Chamberlain's role will be to help parishes and dioceses to reduce their carbon footprint, prepare their buildings for the effects of climate change, and offer support to communities in times of crisis.
November 6, 2019

German churches to send search and rescue ship to Mediterranean

A broad coalition of German churches is planning to send is planning to send a ship to save refugees crossing the Mediterranean.
November 3, 2019

Church of England’s Environment Group calls for greater church action on climate change

The Environmental Advisory Group has called for all parts of the Church to recognise the Climate Crisis and step up its action to safeguard God’s creation.
October 28, 2019

Churches express alarm and concern at Chilean crisis

The General Secretaryof the World Council of Churches has joined other church leaders in calling for a cessation of violence in Chile and a mechanism for addressing its root causes.
October 13, 2019

Church of England to help boost digital connectivity in local communities

The Church of England plans to use its buildings and other property to improve broadband, mobile and WiFi connectivity for local communities.
August 28, 2019

Bishops issue open letter on Brexit

A group of Church of England bishops say the sovereignty of Parliament is not just an empty term, it is based on institutions to be honoured and respected, and our democracy is endangered by cavalier disregard for these.
July 5, 2019

Methodist Church recognises a climate emergency

Faced with a climate emergency the Methodist Conference has called on the UK to achieve net zero emissions well before 2050.