Originally published in The Guardian.com A British charity that provides assistance to Christians in predominantly Muslim countries is hosting a training session in London on Tuesday to advise UK churches on protecting their premises and congregations against an attack by Islamic State militants. The Barnabas Fund, which says it offers […]
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Global church body asks members’ to examine its’ use of nuclear electricity
Originally published in Ecumenical News Citing tensions and disasters in Northeast Asia, the World Council of Churches has called on its churches to deepen ethical and theological debates about civilian and military uses of nuclear energy. It main governing body called on the churches to examine “the witness inherent in […]
Solidarity sleep-out for the homeless in Hillbrow
[notice]Gateway News volunteer reporter, Debbie Hemmens, spent a night on the streets of Hillbrow, experiencing life as a homeless person. She shares how much it has impacted her view on the impoverished and what we can do to help.[/notice]An overnight sleep-out, aimed at creating awareness for the homeless and destitute, […]
Winter School 2014 discusses role of Church in Africa in next 20 years
Stellenbosch University was the venue for a three-day gathering of hundreds of Christians – pastors, academics, students and others – who reflected on the role of the Church in the first 20 years post-apartheid, as well as the next 20 years going forward. The occasion was the third Winter School […]