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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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Finalists announced for Church School Awards 2011
16 March 2018
Twelve regional finalists have been announced for the first annual Church School Awards. The awards will be presented at the Church School Awards Gala on 24 March.
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January meeting of the Methodist Council
16 March 2018
The Methodist Council met at Methodist Church House in London, on 24-25 January.
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Egging on Easter with a seasonal gift
16 March 2018
The Methodist Church is aspiring to spread the hope of Easter in the form of an inspirational booklet telling the Easter story.
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Churches call on the Goverment to act as problem gambling rises
16 March 2018
The Government must take urgent action in response to a report showing a rise in the number of problem gamblers, say a group of Churches.
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Only 17% of Brits would invite a neighbour to dinner if they had food going spare, says survey
16 March 2018
Only one in six people (17%) would invite a neighbour for dinner if they had food going spare, according to research conducted for the Methodist Church by YouGov.
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Church appalled by 'absurd' plans to sideline homeless in Westminster
16 March 2018
The Methodist Church has condemned plans by Westminster City Council to ban rough sleeping and soup runs for the homeless as 'disgusting' and 'absurd'.
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Methodist statement on the killing of Shahbaz Bhatti
16 March 2018
Christine Elliott, Secretary for External Relationships for theMethodist Church in Britain, said: "The killing of Shahbaz Bhattiis deeply shocking. He is known to have understood the potentialconsequences for his stand on the interpretation ...
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News from Pakistan: Bishop Azariah condemns the murder of Shahbaz Bhatti
16 March 2018
Bishop Samuel Azariah, Presiding Bishop of the Church of Pakistan has condemned the brutal murder, by religious fanatics, of the Federal Minster for Minorities Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti on Wednesday the 2nd of March, in Islamabad.
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Bigger Conversation
16 March 2018
People across Great Britain are getting ready to take a fresh look at the Gospel of Matthew during Lent with the Big Read.
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Church responds to cries for help from Japan
16 March 2018
The Methodist Church’s World Mission Fund has launched an appeal on behalf of its partner church in Japan following the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that struck on Friday (March 11).
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Church criticises the Government's alcohol 'responsibility deal'
16 March 2018
The Methodist Church has criticised the Government's "responsibility deal" to tackle alcohol abuse, saying that it prioritises the drinks industry over the vulnerable.
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