Tutu, Dalai Lama Receive Awards for ‘Love and Forgiveness’
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama were recognized this Sunday for their accomplishments in love and forgiveness during a peace conference in Vancouver.
Faith Leaders Press to 'Seal the Deal' on Climate Change
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Nearly a dozen high profile religious leaders from around the globe gathered at the British General Consulate in New York Wednesday morning in efforts to help “seal the deal” at the upcoming UN conference on climate change in December.
Faith Leaders' Messages at End of Ramadan
Monday, September 21, 2009
Top ecumenical leaders gave words of blessing and encouragement to Muslims worldwide during their celebration of Eid, the festival marking the end of Ramadan.
Grassroots Health Care Campaign Sends 20,000 Calls to Congress
Thursday, September 17, 2009
A massive grassroots effort that included 20,000 calls being made to congress was made this week by people of faith as a part of the “40 Days for Health Reform” campaign, which hopes to ensure quality and affordable health care for every American family.
Document on Standards for Disaster Care Released
Thursday, September 17, 2009
The National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD), which has membership including over 20 faith-based organizations in the United States, has issued a 10-point document defining the minimum standards of emotional and spiritual care for disaster victims.
Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Immigration Held in D.C
Thursday, September 17, 2009
A prayer vigil between faith leaders, members of Congress and others was held on Tuesday this week in Washington, D.C. as a “call for an end to hateful rhetoric in immigration debate,” the Episcopal News Service (ENS) reported.
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UK Church Leaders Launch Lenten Campaign for Climate Change
Methodists Continue Alcohol-Free Lenten Campaign
UK Celebrates 60 Years of Queen Elizabeth on the Throne
African Church Leaders Meet to Discuss Peace and Security
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