By Zachary Guiliano Canon Mark Russell, director of the Church Army, called General Synod’s last day of work “the morning after the night before.” On Feb. 15, after a lengthy debate of the House of Bishops’ report on marriage, the Synod ultimately refused to take note of the report, because of a slim margin in the House of Clergy. The morning of Feb. 16, however, marked a … [Read more...] about Synod Turns to Mission
Archives for February 16, 2017
Immigration Order Fallout
Sarah Pulliam Bailey writes for The Washington Post: One of the nine organizations that works with the United [Nations’] refugee program announced Wednesday it will lay off about 140 staff and close five offices that have resettled more than 25,000 refugees. In a statement, evangelical relief and development agency World Relief called the decision “a direct result of the … [Read more...] about Immigration Order Fallout
U.N. Spurns Freedom Watchdog
By John Martin A religious freedom and advocacy charity based in the United Kingdom has expressed anger about a United Nations committee vote to deny its application for observer status with the body giving voice to Non-Governmental Organizations. The application by Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), which has been continually deferred since 2009, was finally rejected … [Read more...] about U.N. Spurns Freedom Watchdog