UnitingWorld Urges Support for Haiti Earthquake Relief

January 14th, 2010

The earthquake off the coast of Haiti that struck on 12 January has caused widespread descruction. UnitingWorld is urging immediate and practical support for relief efforts through both Act for Peace, the relief and development arm of the  National Council of Churches in Australia, and the Anglican Board of Mission. Act for Peace have launched... Read More »

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Pacific Conference of Churches Calls for Immediate Action

January 13th, 2010

The Pacific Conference of Churches has issued a statement demanding immediate action from developed countries on climate change . The Council’s General Secretary, Fe’iloakitau Kaho Tevi said that countries in the Pacific can no longer remain on the sidelines and be mere observers. “We only have one planet and if we do not act today, ... Read More »

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January E-News

January 11th, 2010

CONTENTS: Solomon Islands Earthquake | Lent Event 2010 | Experience Placements | Partnership Building in North India | Welcome to Geoff Dornan | Ask the Climate Change Specialist  Earthquake Aftershock Leaves Communities at Risk Associate Director, Church Solidarity (Pacific), Mr Bruce Mullan has spoken with UnitingWorld’s Partner Church in Solomon... Read More »

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Earthquake Aftershock Shakes Solomon Islands

January 5th, 2010

Associate Director, Church Solidarity (Pacific), Mr Bruce Mullan has heard from UnitingWorld’s partner Church in Solomon Islands, following the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck yesterday.  The quake’s aftershock has affected the Western Province, located about 88km south east of Gizo. The island closest to the quake also sustained a two metre... Read More »

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