The world must address the plight of refugees streaming out of Syria and other countries, but we must also think beyond the current crisis, urged Doris Peschke, general secretary of the Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe (CCME). “We need ...
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Radio Alba, an ecumenical internet radio station, can be heard at RadioAlba.org and on this website. The station is sponsored by Glasgow Churches Together and the music committee of the Archdiocese of Glasgow. Daily schedule for week beginning Sunday September ...
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Gaps in the social security safety net are the key reason why people in Scotland are turning to food banks – but action at Scottish and local level could also help families avoid crisis, according to a report published today ...
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A new website has been launched today to help co-ordinate Scotland’s response to the international refugee crisis. Minister for Europe and International Development Humza Yousaf made the announcement of the new website – www.scotlandwelcomesrefugees.scot – following the second meeting of the ...
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While governments in Europe debate strict border controls in dealing with the recent refugee influx, churches and ecumenical organization have marshaled resources to support and welcome those seeking safety in the region from war and conflict. According to the United ...
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Christian Aid today renewed its call for EU members to respond with fairness and vision to the present refugee crisis, saying it was disappointed at the outcome of ministerial talks in Brussels yesterday. The EU’s Justice and Home Affairs Council ...
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September 20-26, with the theme 'God has broken down the dividing walls'.
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Christians from throughout Scotland gathered at Robert Gordon’s College in Aberdeen on Saturday 12 September for the autumn synod meeting of the United Reformed Church National Synod of Scotland. During the meeting, representatives from the congregations that make up the ...
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