Rev Dr Inderjit Bhogal, Honorary President of the Fellowship of Reconciliation was invited to share a message with the Overseas Fellowship of Nigerian Christians. Read his full sermon beneath or watch the service via the link above: RECONCILIATION: NIGERIAN REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE, 09/01/2021 Sisters and Brothers, I greet you all in the Name of Christ […]
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A Christmas message from Rev Dr Inderjit Bhogal I have thinking about the new mantra: “light at the end of the tunnel” and the Christmas hope. There is promising news of vaccines that may help to prevent covid infections. We all welcome this good news and hope they will be effective and available to everyone.
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Statement from the Fellowship of Reconciliation regarding the cut in Overseas Development Aid and Reiteration of Increased Military Spending from Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer Richard Bickle, Chair of Trustees, said: “Today the Chancellor showed where the true priorities of this Government lie. Having removed at least £4billion a year from the poorest communities
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A Meditation and Prayer for Wincobank Chapel members, Sheffield, from Rev Dr Inderjit Bhogal, Honorary President of the Fellowship of Reconciliation and President of the Methodist Peace Fellowship Remembrance Day is an annual reminder of the horrors of war, the loss of millions of lives and homes through war. There are stories of the “fallen
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The Fellowship of Reconciliation, which has been inspired by the life and teachings of Jesus to work and witness for peace for more than a century, is delighted that the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty has passed the final hurdle towards becoming international law. Director of the Fellowship, John Cooper, said: The 50th signature to the
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The coastal town of Dunbar was the setting for a special service of remembrance to mark 75 years since the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Covid19 restrictions meant attendance was limited for outdoor gatherings and worship. Many different church traditions were reflected throughout the service. It was lead by Rev David Mumford, an FoR
The Revd Dr Inderjit Bhogal OBE has been appointed Honorary President of the Fellowship of Reconciliation England and Scotland. The appointment was agreed by members of the Fellowship who attended the recent Annual Council, held on 20th June 2020. Inderjit is already active as President of the Methodist Peace Fellowship, a network of Methodists within
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Richard Bickle, Chair of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, released the following statement, following the announcement from the UK Government that they will be merging the Foreign and Commonwealth Office with the Department for International Development: “Today’s announcement by the UK Government should be a matter of concern for all peacemakers. A strength of the Department
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How often has a hymn taken your breath away as you have sung it? Today’s call to ‘Make Peace the New Normal’ is a chance for us to turn into song our shared commitment to Peace. Earlier this year, Peacelinks, our newsletter, carried a fascinating analysis of the work of Shirley Murray and Graham Maule,
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Today the nation marks the end of the fighting in Europe. As a Fellowship we know it will remind us all of many different memories, stories and thoughts. Our Chair, Richard Bickle, released the following statement: “We will join people throughout the UK and around the world as they reflect on the end of fighting
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