by Rupen Das | Aug 13, 2013 | Opinion
The Lebanese interior minister stated recently that, at the current rate of Syrian refugees crossing the border into Lebanon, by the end of the year Lebanon would be host to 2 million Syrian refugees. The latest U.N. statistics indicate that close to 700,000 refugees...
by Leroy Seat | Aug 11, 2013 | Opinion
For a long time, I have been a supporter of the organization known as Food for the Hungry, which was founded in 1971 and has, for many years, been an international organization. Food for the Hungry/Japan was formed in 1981, and, for many years, Eisuke Kanda was the...
by Jon Kuhrt | Aug 11, 2013 | Opinion
We recently had a brilliant weekend in our local community. On a Saturday, nine different congregations worked together to put on a Family Fun Day on Streatham Common in South London. More than 2,000 people came. Then, the next day, a joint “Messy Church”...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Aug 9, 2013 | Opinion
I’m often late to the party, not just in matters of style or music (if I ever get there), but in terms of keeping up with great thinkers who are saying important things. That’s why I was behind the curve — but no less delighted — when I...
by Bill Wilson | Aug 9, 2013 | Opinion
I recently spent a memorable and meaningful few days with a group of music ministers. Throughout our times of worship, breakouts and social interaction, I had many significant conversations with these men and women about their life in the 21st-century church. Many...
by Colin Harris | Aug 9, 2013 | Opinion
The approach of a new school year always prompts reflections on the role of education – in general and in the life of the faith community. This year’s reflection is accompanied by the attention being given to the importance of change for the well-being of the...
