by Sean Reilly | Nov 4, 2007
Thousands of UK citizens, including community group and trade union members, took part in a demonstration in central London on Saturday, celebrating the National Health Service and demanding that all political parties uphold its principles of care. The organisers said...
by Sean Reilly | Nov 3, 2007
The church and other faith groups have a vital role to play in bringing about positive transformation to communities across the UK and cannot be ignored, according to the government minister responsible for the communities agenda. But critics say many important...
by Sean Reilly | Nov 3, 2007
The Anglican Bishop of Hereford, who lost a controversial discrimination case involving a gay church youth worker earlier this year, has been dubbed ‘bigot of the year’ by a leading lesbian and gay human rights organisation. The Rt Rev Anthony Priddis, who...
by Sean Reilly | Nov 2, 2007
Buy books on Restorative Justice and alternatives to prison in Ekklesia’s bookshop by clicking here Churches across the country are gearing up to mark ‘prisons week’ as the UK’s prison population hits a record high. The week kicks off on 18th...
by Sean Reilly | Nov 2, 2007
A US imam, a Christian minister, and a striking janitor from Indiana are coming to London to speak at a trade union gathering, to stress the importance of workers’ rights in Islamic social thought, and to take on a company they say is violating them. The...
