Faith institutions divest from fossil fuels ahead of G7 and COP26
36 faith institutions from 11 countries announce their divestment from fossil fuels
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Christians beheaded in terror attack in Indonesia
Four Christian men were beheaded in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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Christians tell the Church of England to get out of (S)hell
A group of 19 clergy has written an open letter to the Church Commissioners and the Church of England Pensions Board asking them to divest from all fossil fuels immediately as this is exacerbating the climate emergency.
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Jerusalem & Gaza: End this violence that is quickly spiralling out of control
We call upon all to pull back from the brink of horrific life-threatening violence. We condemn any violence from any side that targets civilians indiscriminately.
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India’s Devastating ‘Second Wave’ Requires ‘Third Wave’ of Compassion
India is literally choking to death. In my lifetime, I’ve never seen anything that compares with this tsunami of suffering.
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BAME voices need to be heard to shape women’s healthcare
Women from Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those living in the Midlands and East of England and women over 50 are being urged to respond to the government’s call for evidence to help inform the first ever women’s health strategy.
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Why should Christians vote on Thursday?
This Thursday is polling day – it is the first time that most of us have the chance to vote since the 2019 general election, and because Covid meant that so many contests were deferred last year these are the biggest set of elections for many decades.
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Myanmar: Christians ‘hiding in the forest for safety’
Myanmar’s Christians have been telling Open Doors partners of how they are living in constant fear, following February’s coup. With the internet shut down, communications from the country have been few and far between. However, Open Doors’
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MPs to debate petition relating to Black maternal healthcare and mortality
MPs will debate e-petition 301079, relating to Black maternal healthcare and mortality.
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Number of employer-led Diversity & Inclusion initiatives DOUBLED during lockdown
Twice as many professionals (64%) stated that they are aware of their employer’s diversity & inclusion initiatives, compared to 2019.
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Christian activist in court over Extinction Rebellion ‘Shell Knows’ Protest
This week, seven people – including a Quaker – charged with £25K worth of criminal damage at Shell’s London HQ are appearing at Southwark Crown Court in London for a jury trial.
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Campaigner proposes Register of Essential Works for Places of Worship
A prominent campaigner for the heritage of Southport has made an open proposal to his Local Authority and Central Government to establish a formal documented platform listing essential works required across all Places of Holy Worship
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PM urged not to impose vaccine certificates on English churches
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been urged not to impose controversial vaccine passports on churches in England.
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Black MPs, faith and stepping up
From the constant news cycle we know of the over representation of Black people in the covid-19 death figures. There are questions around inequality, racism and privilege that will be discussed for many years.
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Emergency 999 calls benefit from powerful tech partnership
UK emergency control rooms are to benefit from a ground-breaking partnership between the world’s first emergency response data platform, RapidSOS, and location technology company what3words.
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