Uppsala Manifesto demands action on climate issues

Extensive and quick reduction of carbon dioxide emissions in the wealthy parts of the world is one of the demands in the Uppsala Manifesto, which has been signed at a 27-30 November Interfaith Climate Summit in Uppsala, Sweden.  Continue reading ‘Uppsala Manifesto demands action on climate issues’

Migrants, too, have human rights

From the WCC Website:

The myth according to which host countries are “victims” of migration needs to be challenged, as in fact their economies benefit from the exploitation of the migrants’ work. Continue reading ‘Migrants, too, have human rights’

Detention report falls short of Government’s own standards

From the WA Uniting Church website:

The Uniting Church has today expressed its disappointment with some of the recommendations handed own from the recent parliamentary inquiry into immigration detention in Australia. Continue reading ‘Detention report falls short of Government’s own standards’

CHRISTMAS BOWL’S 60TH YEAR — The Gift that Keeps on Giving

After the end of World War 2, the Christmas Bowl began as a unique way for churches to work together, uniting and inspiring others to bring hope in a volatile and unstable world. This year marks the 60th year of Australians giving and sharing through the Christmas Bowl.  Continue reading ‘CHRISTMAS BOWL’S 60TH YEAR — The Gift that Keeps on Giving’

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