Salvation Army warns number of rough sleepers is likely to rise again
The Salvation Army is warning new figures showing a fall in rough sleepers in London may only be short term.
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Jerusalem churches call for peace amid violent clashes
Jerusalem churches have appealed for peace in the wake of recent violent clashes in the city. Senior church leaders are deeply concerned by the confrontations and in particular the coordinated activity of radical groups that target religious minorities.
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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
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Foster a child – You may have more to offer than you think
Foster carers play a vital role in looking after children and change lives with their love and support. Your care really makes a difference and helps young people achieve their best.
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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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Youth violence prevention week – “Hard Calls Save lives”
The Metropolitan police have launched a new campaign called “Hard Calls Save lives”. This is a hard-hitting awareness-raising campaign against serious youth violence led by five mothers who have lost their sons to knife crime.
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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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Help fight the evils of abduction and forced marriage
It must be one of the most distressing things any parent could hear: “Your daughter has been abducted.” Tragically, if you are a Christian family in Pakistan, it’s a very real danger.
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Essex church volunteers receive Ecclesiastical’s Digital Heritage Hero Award
Two volunteers who spearheaded a campaign to repair a historic church after an illegal rave have been recognised for their exceptional service to the UK’s heritage sector.
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London-Based Church Launches ‘Spirit Of St Martin’s Appeal’
The Spirit of St Martin’s appeal has been launched by St Martin-in-the-Fields (www.smitf.org), allowing people all over the world to purchase tickets for an online concert over the next few weeks. The launch of appeal also marks 300 years since the laying of the first flagstone at St Martin’s.
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Easter prayer call after church bombed in Indonesia
Release International is calling for prayer for Christians preparing to celebrate Easter in trouble spots around the world. This follows a church bomb attack in Indonesia, which wounded up to 20.
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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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37 aid agencies raise the alarm about skyrocketing needs among Syrians
Syrians are facing record food insecurity levels and declining socio-economic conditions. Needs have increased dramatically over the last year.
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Never seen before faith group collaboration reaches the most vulnerable
St Paul’s Community Outreach Project, Tottenham in East London supports those most vulnerable as a result of the pandemic through itsfood and care pantry as well as through online help during lockdown.
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