The Taizé community in rural France has chosen a new leader: Brother Matthew, an Anglican from Yorkshire, who joined the community aged 21 and has stayed there for 37 years. Sorcha Connell reports on the ceremony where he took office: religionmediacentre.org.uk/news/brother-m…

You’ve maybe seen headlines that Christmas is cancelled this year in the Holy Land. And yes, while there are no large celebrations in Bethlehem, God is still close. Here is breathtaking, heartbreaking, beautiful writing that only Stephanie Saldaña can do to show that.

This poignant artwork ‘Children of Bethlehem’ by Roopa Basu is part of our #followthestar exhibition art'otel London Battersea Power Station - it feels appropriate to share on Holy Innocents Day as we pray for innocent children devastatingly caught up in violence and war #battersea

The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund has made its first set of grants to enable ecumenical experiences abroad 'Meet' three of the successful applicants - Sam, Sarah and Joe cte.org.uk/snelson-grant-… #ChurchesTogether #SnelsonFund

With community relations, particularly #interfaith relations, under strain at present, to be considering such a move is foolhardy at best and at worst an act of vandalism likely to have significant negative impacts Inter Faith Network Council of Christians and Jews The Faith & Belief Forum telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/01/1…

In this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, we pray that all Christians may be united in love. Together may we reach out to people who are wounded or ignored and work for the common good. #ChurchesTogether #wpcu2024 #wpcuwall #GoodSamaritan

This is a result of a short-sighted, politically partisan and erroneous decision by UK Govt. Interfaith Network was founded in 1987 and has fostered tolerance and understanding between all faiths since then. Its closure will, step by step, damage interfaith relations in the UK.

WIN's Statement on the Closure of Inter Faith Network. Read IFN's full press release: ow.ly/ZKbj50QHIs8

Really powerful inaugural event with Women’s Faith Forum in Parliament tonight. Hearing women’s experiences of taking a stand against racism and discrimination and how we can offer solidarity as women of faith. Thank you Marcia Dixon MBE for hosting us.

I had the honor to talk with Nastaran Tavakoli-Far and Dr. Irena Bradley for the BBC program “Heart and Soul” Dr. Irena and I talked about being iconographers today. It was a lovely conversation. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3…

Our latest #podcast with Robi Damelin and Laila Alsheikh from Parents Circle explores what it means to 'keep faith' in the face of ongoing conflict and unimaginable loss. #ListenNow Subscribe, Share & Review! #KeepingFaithWithWIN keepingfaithahowtoguide.buzzsprout.com

Have you ever wondered about living in more communal ways? My family and I live in a “micro monastery” or intentional community, and are now piloting some mentoring with people who would like to do something similar. It’s not publicly available yet, but I wanted to share one tip

I wasn't made for quarterly taxes, I was made to illuminate manuscripts in the scriptorium of an Irish abbey, rain battering on the cold stones, while my cat, Pangur Bán, scampers about in search of mice

My friend Josh Cass sadly lost his wife to cancer, but inspired by Nat he's put energy towards something she loved - updating the local library Barnet libraries. He are so close to fundraising goal! Please take a moment to read their story: gofund.me/d12d19f6

Is this the end of #interfaith? Poignant interview with Zara Mohammed from MCB for the latest WIN podcast episode - listen below ⬇️ The Faith & Belief Forum Faiths Forum for London FaithAction Faith in Public Life LSE Faith Centre Religion Media Centre Ellie Jacobs Aleem Maqbool

“Mary: Star of the Sea” New icon “Inspire us, as nations, communities and individuals, to see that those who come to our shores are our brothers and sisters.” -Pope Francis Signed Prints, Digital Downloads and Original Icon Available: kellylatimoreicons.com

Refuge is devastated to hear of the death of Rebecca Cheptegei. On average, one woman is killed by an abusive partner or ex every five days in England and Wales. A further three women a week die by suicide as a result of domestic abuse (1/2)

I chatted to a load of nuns and brothers about productivity culture and what the religious life might say about it - the result was this Theos Think Tank long read which felt a bit like therapy for the busyness of my soul: theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2024/0…

Listen to our #NewPodcast with BishopOfDover Rose Hudson-Wilkin. In this clip, Bishop Rose shares how she keeps faith in #InstitutionalChange and meaningful racial and gender #justice within the Church. #KeepingFaithWithWIN #20YearsOfWIN #Change #Equity keepingfaithahowtoguide.buzzsprout.com

🔴 Prière #œcuménique en présence du pape François et des membres du #Synode depuis Rome, avec la communauté de Taizé. 👉Suivez la veillée en direct sur KTO et youtube.com/live/B1itxneOT…