Details of the debate and speakers on the Assisted Suicide Bill

Nov 29, 2024 by

The debate itself is hopefully something of a model for how this is now taken forward in a debate where it is often very easy to cast opponents as beyond the pail. Indeed, even the C of E is very divided about this, though perhaps less so...

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Christian Institute Statement on terminally ill adults (end of life) Bill

Nov 29, 2024 by

Following the Vote in the House of Commons today (NOV29) to pass the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to the next stage, Ciarán Kelly, Director of The Christian Institute said: “We are deeply disappointed that the Commons has...

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MPs vote 330-275 in favour of assisted suicide bill

Nov 29, 2024 by

MPs have just voted by 330 votes to 275 in support of Kim Leadbeater’s assisted suicide Bill. This means that the Bill will now proceed on to Committee Stage. A large number of MPs from across the political spectrum came together to give...

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UK Churches urged to create a ‘Wave of Prayer’ this Advent for their Christmas Services and Outreach

Nov 29, 2024 by

Churches across the UK have been asked to launch a ‘Wave of Prayer’ from Advent Sunday, through to Christmas Day, to cover all their Christmas services and events in prayer. At the busiest time of the year for most churches, and certainly...

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Statement from the Committee of the Oxford DEF on appointment of the new Bishops of Buckingham and Reading

Nov 28, 2024 by

The prayers of all the Oxford Diocesan Evangelical Fellowship will be with Revd Canon Dave Bull and Revd Canon Mary Gregory as they prepare for their new roles as Bishops of Buckingham and Reading. These are very challenging times in...

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Aid to the Church in Need report on Persecution of Christians in Nigeria 2022-2024

Nov 27, 2024 by

Nigeria ranked eighth in the 2024 Global Terrorism lndex.159 Militant Fulani insurgents in the Middle Belt regularly committed massacres and other violent atrocities.160 Despite Boko Haram/Islamic State: West Africa Province (ISWAP)...

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