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Churches welcome drones inquiry
16 March 2018
The Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT) of the Methodist Church, TheUnited Reformed Church and the Baptist Union of Great Britain hasvoiced support for a parliamentary inquiry into the use of drones.According to a report in the Times today, memb...
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President's statement on Gaza crisis
16 March 2018
The President of the Methodist Conference, the Revd Dr MarkWakelin, has made the following statement in connection to thecurrent crisis in Gaza:
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Work continues on implementing the Anglican Methodist Covenant
16 March 2018
The Joint Implementation Commission (JIC) of the Anglican Methodist Covenant has voiced its disappointment that the General Synod has not found a way to move forward on the question of women bishops. It added, however, that, although the vote in General Synod on Tuesday failed to remove a major obstacle to growing into that unity to which the Church of England and the Methodist Church are committed in the Covenant between them, the basis of that Covenant has not changed.
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Christian group challenges Energy Bill
16 March 2018
Exactly four years ago, campaigners were thrilled when the Climate Change Act was made law on Nov 26, 2008...
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No Room at the Inn for the Homeless this Christmas
16 March 2018
Churches are offering people an adventcalendar with a difference this Christmas. Launched under thebanner No Place Like Home, the interactive calendarfocuses on the issue of housing against the backdrop of thenativity story, a...
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Young Methodists debate sexuality and gender at sell-out 3Generate
16 March 2018
Young people aired their views on conflict and peace, examstress, bullying, sexuality and gender orientation at the sell-out3Generate event this month. More than 250 children and young peoplemet at Whitemoor Lakes in Lichfield for the annual...
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Northern Church Leaders Warn Government Over Damaging Cuts
16 March 2018
Senior Church leaders across the North of England have warned the Government that spending cuts and welfare reforms are undermining the principles of mutual care that are fundamental to a good society.
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Reality not myths, Mr Osborne
16 March 2018
Three of Britain's largest Churches have urged Chancellor George Osborne to show respect for the poorest in his Autumn Statement tomorrow.
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Methodist response to proposals on same-sex marriage
16 March 2018
A statement from the General Secretary of the Methodist Church, the Revd Dr Martyn Atkins, in response to the Government's proposals on same-sex marriage:
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Census response: Church is for life, not just Christmas, says Methodist General Secretary
16 March 2018
Today’s census figures have been described as “challenging but not discouraging,” by the Methodist General Secretary who says that the Church is there to serve others.
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Methodist President's Christmas message
16 March 2018
Discover a vulnerable God this Christmas, says Methodist President
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Parliament to vote on radical housing reform measures before consultation has ended
16 March 2018
This afternoon, Parliament will vote on radical social housing reform measures in the Localism Bill more than two hours before the consultation on the measures is due to end, making it impossible for consultation responses to influence the vote.
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