Over the course of the last twelve months the Church of England's House of Bishops, concerned by the rapidly deteriorating situation between the international community and Iraq, has sought to raise those ethical and moral issues that need to be addressed before any final decision is taken as to the use of military force.
15 January 2003
Prayer from National Justice and Peace Network/Pax Christi/Cafod.
13 January 2003
On 9th January the Scottish Episcopal Church launches the country's first colour-in communion book, to let children scribble and scrawl their way through a service. The groundbreaking "My Holy Communion Book" has been specially designed for the hundreds of youngsters worshipping at 'Pisky' churches across Scotland.
09 January 2003
The following offer prayer resources for public worship and private devotion.
03 January 2003
Prayers for world peace, for use by parishes, congregations and individuals around Epiphany, are available on the Church of England's website An Invitation to Prayer.
03 January 2003
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ. As we prepare to welcome and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, we do so facing the prospect of a possible war in the Middle East.
03 January 2003
"Stand your ground with truth buckled round your waist and integrity for a breastplate, wearing on your feet the eagerness to spread the gospel of peace and always carrying the shield of faith so that you can use it to put out the burning arrows of the evil one." (Eph 6: 14-16)
23 December 2002
The Christian message of Christmas speaks of joy, hope, peace and confidence.
23 December 2002
Please find below some reflections and actions, which we have put together, in response to a demand from church leaders for something to use in Christmas services.
23 December 2002
As members of the NGO Working Group on Israel-Palestine, representing religious and secular organizations from around the world, we join the United Nations in observing the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
23 December 2002