The results are in from the first round of the Colombian presidential elections and there will be a run-off in three weeks’ time between a far-right candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, self-styled as the ‘Tiger’, of the ‘Homeland Defenders’ party; and the left-wing option, Iván Cepeda, of the ‘Historic Pact’ bloc. After four years of […]
The Fellowship is deeply concerned at another war in the Middle East. We share some prayers, resources and tools to help you respond.
The Methodist Peace Fellowship was pleased to appoint Liddy Buswell as their new network co-ordinator. She brings energy and vision and will help members bring out a uniquely Methodist shaped vision of peace. Speaking about her appointment she said: “Seeking justice has always been a really key part of my faith, and in recent years
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70 years ago, Martin Luther King Jr responded to the cessation of violence on the campus of the University of Alabama, which brought peace by rewarding the perpetrators of violence, with his sermon “When Peace becomes Obnoxious” (Dexter Avenue Baptist Church). He declared this ‘peace’ as a ‘peace that had been purchased at the price
Dear all, As Christmas approaches, may we prepare not only our homes, but our hearts. May our streets not only shine with lights, but may our faith be rekindled, our courage renewed, and our commitment to justice deepened. May love be reborn within us, agape rooted in our hearts, forgiveness given intentional space, and transformation dwelling
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Professor Lee Marsden, from the Fellowship, attends the alternative Remembrance Service in London On 9th November 2025 peacemakers from around the country gathered in central London for the National Alternative Remembrance Service. The autumn leaves were shaken from the trees that have lived on throughout many wars. As the leaves gently fell, a multitude of
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In the first of an occasional series, we share some pointers for preachers as they prepare to preach on peace. This time Rev Dr Mark Wakelin, Chair of Trustees of the Fellowship, presents some considerations ahead of Remembrance Sunday. Some points to reflect upon. Armistice and remembrance Remembrance Sunday began as a moment to remember
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This year has seen a major increase in interest in material to use on the UN International Day of Peace. This shows there is a real “thirst for peace” in the UK churches. Over 300 requests were made via online forms, phone calls and face-to-face conversations for the prayers, children’s activities and sermon notes. This
The Fellowship of Reconciliation was sad to hear of Norman Kember’s recent death. Norman’s contribution to an active Baptist Peace theology and the life of both the Fellowship of Reconciliation and the Baptist Peace Fellowship cannot be overstated. His combination of strong personal faith, sense of humour and deep commitment to a challenging vision of
Representatives of UK faiths, including the Director of the Fellowship of Reconciliation (England and Scotland), have written to the UK Prime Minister expressing concern over the police raid on the Quaker Westminster Meeting House which took place on the 27 March 2025. During this raid, six people were arrested for attending a peaceful introductory gathering
