In this issue
In this issue
- Advent Reflection – 3rd December
- British churches issue statement on military action in Syria
- Quakers in Britain deplore decision on air strikes
- Saudi Arabia preparing to carry out mass execution
- More famous parables reconsidered
- ‘Terrorist sympathisers’ versus honest debate
- Bombing Syria: A handy guide to militarist euphemisms
- How your Christmas shopping can help Ekklesia
Upcoming events
Savitri Hensman Book Launch
January 5, 2016
You are invited to join us at the launch of Savitri Hensman’s important new book, “Sexuality, struggle and saintliness: same-sex love and the church”.
Pax Christi Advent Peace Service & Market
December 8, 2015
The Pax Christi Advent Peace Service and alternative Christmas Market with goods from Palesti
Thursday 3 December 2015
3 Dec 2015
British churches issue statement on military action in Syria
The Joint Public Issues Team of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Church of Scotland, the Methodist Church in Britain and the United Reformed Church have released a joint statement on military action in Syria
3 Dec 2015
Quakers in Britain deplore decision on air strikes
Quakers in Britain have opposed the House of Commons vote to extend air strikes to ISIS targets in Syria.
3 Dec 2015
Saudi Arabia preparing to carry out mass execution
The government of Saudi Arabia is preparing to execute some 52 prisoners at once, including several juveniles arrested at protests, according to reports.
2 Dec 2015
More famous parables reconsidered
Last week saw the publication of my new book, The Upside-Down Bible: What Jesus really said about money
2 Dec 2015
‘Terrorist sympathisers’ versus honest debate
When the Prime Minister referred to MPs voting against the bombing of Syria as “terrorist sympathisers”, he illustrated much that is wrong with the West’s approach, characterised by George W
2 Dec 2015
Bombing Syria: A handy guide to militarist euphemisms
As I write, the UK Parliament is debating government proposals to send troops to bomb Syria.
2 Dec 2015
How your Christmas shopping can help Ekklesia
Do you shop online? Are you planning to purchase your Christmas presents that way? If so you can help Ekklesia without spending any more money.