I also want to thank churches and other faith groups around the country who are doing such vital work to care for their communities and bring people together. As Christians we remember Christ’s command to love our neighbour – that is especially vital at this time and across the

Britain has a proud tradition of free speech and peaceful protest – those must always be protected. But violence and hatred targeted at minority communities is never justified and always abhorrent. It is completely unacceptable that Muslim and asylum-seeker communities are

Deeply troubled and saddened by the continued senseless violence plaguing our streets, particularly across the north of England. This action has no place in our society. Grateful for all those seeking peace in these communities including our police forces for their dedication.

“Too many people have sought to use the tragedy to create division and hate. Division can destroy the very relationships and environment that we depend upon every day of our lives and there is no place for hate in our communities" - John Perumbalath churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2024/…

We are really pleased to be able to share that all the children involved in last Monday’s awful incident in Southport who were under our care have now been safely discharged home from Alder Hey. Full statement: bit.ly/3SCPHTU

Southport unrest: Police 'feared they would not make it home' bbc.in/3LRCov1

To everyone who has shown support for Spellow Library Hub - thank you one and all. Our library colleagues have now set up a dedicated email to handle offers of support. ⬇️ #SpellowSupport

Drawing: Possible causes of your problems. I've been appalled at the scenes we've witnessed over the last few days. It's utterly unacceptable that people should have to live in fear because of the colour of their skin. [Polite comments only, please.]

We’re passionate about investing in leaders across the Church. Leading Well, our five-session online course for incumbents, is starting this September. Grow your core leadership skills and find support with fellow leaders. Book by 6 September 2024 👉 cpas.org.uk/leadingwell

The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet their ordinary tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith on the frontline premierchristianity.com/thank-god-its-… Paul Woolley ن LICC #Olympics2024Paris Christians in Sport

August 22nd will forever be a difficult day for our city. Today we remember Olivia Pratt-Korbel, 2 years after she was senselessly murdered in her own home. We also remember Rhys Jones, who was murdered 17 years ago, on his way home from football practice. Gun crime has no

Happy St. Bartholomew's Day to us.

When the Oxford children's dictionary discarded dozens of nature-words—"dandelion," "fern," "starling"—as irrelevant to children's imagination and replaced them with words like "broadband" and "cut-and-paste," this inspired act of resistance was born: themarginalian.org/2019/06/17/the…

Friendly reminder to the British media that the next week is not the only time to hire disabled journalists. Disabled people are for life, not just for the Paralympics.

Today marks a significant milestone for us, as we officially unite with Home for Good to create a new impactful charity💚 We’re thrilled to kick off this new chapter. Join us on 30th Sept to find out more 🔗⬇️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/safe-familie…

It's time for Equal Play ✊ ParalympicsGB is today launching a campaign calling for equal access to PE and school sport for disabled children. Shockingly, just one in four say they currently take part in sport at school. It's time for change. #ParalympicsGB | #EqualPlay

The Grenfell report shows systemic failure across national & local government, the construction industry - a culture of 'incompetence, dishonesty and greed'. Truth-telling like this is a vital step towards justice and a new culture of loving our neighbours as ourselves.

Shockingly, only 1 in 4 disabled children in the UK say they take part in regular sport and PE. 14 year old Bly Twomey is calling for change for every disabled child in the country by making the Equal Play sign with her arms. #EqualPlay 🟰 #ParalympicsGB

Why is seeking justice against ‘male rapists’ framed as 'revenge'? It suggests they should be allowed to rape with impunity.

All the recorded spoken words of women in the Scriptures embroidered on cloth by Miriam Jessie Fisher of Laidlaw College in NZ laidlaw.ac.nz/staff/miriam-f…