John Cooper

News reports emerge that over a million children are currently trapped in areas caught up in the gang violence in Haiti. We share a prayer for peace in Haiti written by Rev Dr Leslie Griffiths. It can be used in your church and your own devotions:   Dear Lord,  We give thanks for the land […]

The Fellowship of Reconciliation joined 45 other signatories in a joint letter expressing concern about continued shrinkage in the right to protest in the UK. Following recent speeches by the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Housing, Levelling Up and Communities, the Fellowship is concerend at the ongoing politicisation over what is acceptable.

John Cooper, Director of the Fellowship of Reconciliation (England and Scotland) said in response to the International Court of Justice ruling on Israel and Gaza: ” Today’s preliminary ruling makes clear  significant international concern about activities currently being carried out on the population living in Gaza. The detailed request to ensure people can be held accountable

A witness to peace in person and around the globe The Fellowship of Reconciliation was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Rev John Johansen-Berg. He was Chair of the Fellowship from 2005-17.  In his time he oversaw the move into Peace House in Oxford, helped grow the International Peacemakers Fund and guided the

Violence has restarted in Israel and Gaza. The world watches with pained, baited breath as the Israeli rhetoric increases and people in Gaza are being asked to leave their home. We hear the pain of people massacred at the Pop Festival and all those whose family members have been taken hostage following the Hamas attack.

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Recruiting: GCOMS UK Co-ordinator GCOMS UK is seeking a paid Co-ordinator (freelance) to bring together its various activities. Hours: 13 hours/week Remuneration: £25/hr Duration: 3 years (already part-funded). Location: Working remotely GCOMS is an international campaigning organisation that works to challenge the priority given by governments to military spending

Image by Anja from Pixabay 22nd June 2023 is Windrush Day. This moment is being marked by a major ecumenical service which acts as a moment to remember the (ongoing) struggle of the Windrush generation and celebrate their successes and the way they have revitalised this country. Find details of the service at Churches Together

FoR Member and Peacelinks Editor Dave Pybus writes about this years event – which you can watch via www.co-day.org Every year, 15th May is International Conscientious Objectors’ Day and FOR is one of the 13 peace organisations that supports celebrations in the UK. In 2023, there were commemorative events in Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, Woking, Sheffield, Manchester, Brighton, Edinburgh and London. The latter