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IN PURSUIT OF A JUST AND PEACEFUL WORLD
We wish you a very happy and blessed Christmas and God’s peace for the year ahead.
The National Church Leaders Forum and Churches Together in England’s Racial Justice Working Group unite in rallying churches to support parents on their adoption journey
New data shows that 1 in 4 Black Africans have had help from faith groups to raise their children The...
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Census 2021 & Black British Churches in England and Wales
Introduction This is a brief preliminary, top-level review of the data from Census 2021 and what it shows, says, infers,...
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Syria/Turkey Earthquake Disaster
Dear Sister/Brother in Christ, We write concerning the current disaster in Syria and Turkey following the two massive earthquakes measuring...
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BRITAIN’S BLACK CHURCH COMMUNITY ISSUES STATEMENT ON WAR IN UKRAINE
REPRESENTATIVE BODY FOR BRITAIN’S BLACK CHURCH COMMUNITYISSUES STATEMENT ON WAR IN UKRAINE The National Church Leaders Forum (NCLF) is saddened by...
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Beyond Gold – Special For Church Leaders
Beyond Gold is a spectacular, uplifting and inspirational musical production using an exciting mix of gospel music, drama and dance...
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Warmest Season’s Greetings
Dear Leaders and FriendsWe send you our warmest season’s greetings for all your support throughout 2022. We thankyou personally for...
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Winter Newsletter
Hi everyone“ These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of...
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CHURCHES STAND WITH GRIEVING COMMUNITY FOLLOWING THE SHOOTING OF CHRIS KABA IN SOUTH LONDON ON 5 SEPTEMBER 2022
The Racial Justice Advocacy Forum, which draws its membership from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, Baptists Together, Methodists, the...
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BRITAIN’S AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY ISSUE STATEMENT FOLLOWING DEATH OF HRH QUEEN ELIZABETH II
The National Church Leaders Forum (NCLF) extends its deepest sympathies to the Royal Family following the passing of HRH Queen...
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International Women’s Day 8th March 2022 Social & Educational Activists.
Christian Caribbean women have helped to reform social and educational needs of the Caribbean. Like their white counterparts they experienced...
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REPRESENTATIVE BODY FOR BRITAIN’S BLACK CHURCH COMMUNITY ISSUES STATEMENT ON BODY SEARCH OF CHILD Q
REPRESENTATIVE BODY FOR BRITAIN’S BLACK CHURCH COMMUNITY ISSUES STATEMENT ON BODY SEARCH OF CHILD Q The NCLF, the representative body...
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NCLF’s Prison, Police, And The Black Community – Overrepresented And Under Protected.
NCLF would like to thank all those who took the time to attend “NCLF’s Prison, Police, and the Black Community...
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6th Nov 2021 – `Prison, Police, And The Black Community Over-Represented – Under-Represented’
NCLF will be hosting a discussion on the 6th November 2021 from 2pm – 4pm titled: `Prison, Police, and the...
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Keep The Faith Magazine (Issue 120) Is Now Out
Multi-award-winning Keep The Faith magazine ® In print and online since 2005It’s the only publication of its kind in the...
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NCLF NEWSLETTER – JULY 2021
The trustees and volunteers of the NCLF write to update you about the work we have been doing to amplify...
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Reimagining Education – What Is The UK African And Caribbean Church’s Role?
The National Church Leaders Forum cordially invite you to join a live discussion about the UK African and Caribbean Church’s...
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New Plan For Immigration – Text For Use In Any Circulation
The UK Government has set out its New Plan For Immigration. The plan has the following three objectives: To increase the...
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A Christian Response To The Government’s Troubling Report On Race And Ethnic Disparities
On Wednesday, Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) and the Baptist Union (BU), brought over 500 people together on...
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Britain’s African And Caribbean Christian Community Issue Statement About Death Of HRH Prince Phillip, Duke Of Edinburgh
Our Deepest Condolence The National Church Leaders Forum (NCLF) – a black Christian Voice, offers sincere condolences to HRH Queen...
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Easter- A Personal Reflection
NOTE: Click on the 3 horizontal dots[…] at the bottom to download pdf In what became a major controversy in...
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Black Church Leaders Release Statement About The Commission On Race And Ethnic Disparities Report
Following the publication of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Report on 31 March 2021, The National Church Leaders Forum...
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Access To The Vaccine For Undocumented People In The UK.
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Black Church Political Mobilization (A Manifesto For Action)
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NCLF NEWSLETTER – AUTUMN ISSUE 2022
RE YOU AN ODOURLESS CHRISTIAN? ‘Hi-ho, hi-ho, it’s (hopefully) back to work we go…’ Whether you are starting a new position or...
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PRESS RELEASE: Voices From Pastors Of Black Led-Churches Standing Together Against Racial Injustice
As faith groups we are standing in unity, to speak out against the injustices. We may all begreatly concerned with...
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George Floyd: Race, Injustice And Hope A Personal Reflection
Langston Hughes’ poem was uppermost in my mind when I saw the tragic death of George Floyd and thought about...
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Voices From Black Led-Churches – Standing Together Against Racial Injustice
Churches Together In Greater Bristol: Together4Bristol: Keyboard Trust Voices from Pastors of Black Led-Churches Standing Together Against Racial Injustice As...
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Emmanuel Acho – Uncomfortable Conversations With A Black Man
Emmanuel Acho on Instagram: “For days you’ve asked me what you can do to help. I’ve finally found an answer.
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A Response To The Tragic Death Of George Floyd.
Please view this Statement from Pastor Agu Irukwu in response to the tragic death of George Floyd and the unrest...
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Election 2019 General Election 2019 Your Choice Your Vote | Our Future
The General Election of 12 December 2019 will be the most important one in a generation. It will change our...
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New Book: By New Author Stephen A. Davis
‘The Kingdom, The Body, The Bride and The Tabernacle’ holds the mirror of God’s word up to the Church and...
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NCLF Birmingham Road
UPDATED 22ND JULY 2019 The Trustees of the National Church Leaders Forum UK Cordially invites you to attend it Leadership...
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Windrush Compensation Scheme
UPDATED 22ND JULY 2019 NCLF is sharing information from Alexandra Ankrah, Senior Strategy Adviser to the Windrush Compensation Team to attend series...
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NCLF Calls On Churches And The International Community To Support Southern Africa In The Aftermath Of Cyclone Idai
UPDATED 22ND JULY 2019 For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present,...
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NCLF Statement And Call To Action On Knife Crime
The church has long been and continues to be committed to tackling knife and gun crime on our streets that...
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William Seymour Project In Partnership With The NCLF
UPDATED 18TH JULY 2019 william seymour project in partnership with the nclf (2) william seymour project in partnership with the...
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Christianity & Post Modernity – A Pentecostal Response
The Institute Of Theology & Christian Counselling In Partnership With The University Of Roehampton National Conference Saturday 16th June 2018,...
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Reminder: National Service Of Thanksgiving – WINDRUSH @70 Westminster Abbey
· UPDATED 10TH JUNE 2018
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Update News: Government Gives UK Citizenship Status To All Windrush Generations 1940 – 1970
The Home Office has set up a dedicated web page to help Commonwealth citizens confirm their status in the UK,...
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NCLF Press Release: Statement Re: The Windrush Generation
PRESS RELEASE National Church Leaders Forum – A Black Christian Voice Statement Re: The Windrush Generation The National Christian Leaders Forum...
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A National Service Celebrating The Spirit Of Windrush 70TH Anniversary
Spirit of Windrush – Contributions to Multicultural Britain : A Service of Thanksgiving will take place in Westminster Abbey at...
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NCLF Press Release Reaction Against Knife And Gun Crimes
National Church Leaders Forum – a black Christian voice calls for a stop to gun and knife violence Over the past...
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April 4th 2018 – National Service Marks MLK Death – 50th Year
National Service to mark 50th anniversary of Dr Martin Luther King Jr assassination Christian Aid and the Dean and Chapter of...
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Christian Aid Appoints New Chief Executive
Christian Aid appoints Amanda Khozi Mukwashi as new Chief Executive Christian Aid is delighted to announce the appointment of Amanda Khozi Mukwashi...
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NCLF Condemns Reported Abuse Of African Migrants In Libyan Slave Trade
Following footage of young African men being dehumanised in Libya, including being auctioned off as slaves in a courtyard outside...
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Review Of Cities & Communities – NCLF Roadshow Saturday 25 November For 1pm
The Review Of Cities & Communities – NCLF Roadshow In London – Saturday 25th November Church leaders are calling Church,...
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Radio Views And Concert News On Greenfell
Radio views and concert news on Grenfell has been expressed in the past week by NCLF Co-Chair Dr David Muir...
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NCLF A Black Christian Voice – Statement From The National Church Leaders Forum
Statement From The National Church Leaders Forum – A Black Christian Voice #GRENFELL We mourn the tragic death of our brothers...
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NCLF Roadshow In Manchster For July 15TH – Registration Open Now
NCLF ROADSHOW IN MANCHESTER FOR JULY 15TH – REGISTRATION OPEN NOW An Open Invitation is extended to Church Leaders, Community...
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NCLF Black Christian Voice Add Its Expression Of Sadness Following London Bridge Attack
Black Church Leaders Statement of the London Bridge Attack We are deeply shocked and saddened by the outrageous terrorist attack...
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Feedback On First NCLF Roadshow In Bristol– Blog By Dionne Gravesande
. UPDATED 12TH JUNE 2017 FEEDBACK ON FIRST NCLF ROADSHOW IN BRISTOL. Blog by NCLF SteerCo Member Dionne Gravesande IThe...
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The 2017 Oliver Lyseight Annual Lecture 18th February At NTCG Northampton
The 2017 Oliver Lyseight Annual Lecture will be held on 18th February 2017 at 12.30 – 4.30pm at NTCG College Street, Northampton. ...
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New Year Greetings From NCLF! All The Best In 2017
UPDATED 31ST DECEMBER 2016 The Executive of the National Church Leaders Forum take this opportunity to prayerfully wish the many...
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Register Now – First Ever National Pentecostal/Charismatic Symposium & Celebration
Register NOW for the first ever National Pentecostal and Charismatic Symposium and Celebration which is due to take place on...
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Unprecedented Meeting Of Orthodox And Pentecostal Church Leaders At The Coptic Orthodox Church Centre
Unprecedented meeting of Orthodox and Pentecostal Church leaders at The Coptic Orthodox Church Centre As part of a Churches...
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Press Release: Black Church Leaders Encourage Community To Vote In EU Elections
· UPDATED 2ND JUNE 2016 BLACK CHURCH LEADERS ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY TO VOTE IN EU ELECTIONS The EU Referendum in June 2016 will...
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Download: Free Initial Observations On Government Counter-Extremism Strategy
UPDATED 28TH OCTOBER 2016 Download Challenges arising from HM Government’s ‘Counter-Extremism Strategy’ Briefing document for a meeting of the National...
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Government Counter-Extremism Strategy – Church Leaders Get Set To Respond
On Monday 9th November 2015 Church Leaders and key Church Workers gave a good account in responding to the NCLF...
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Project / Research Manager Required For Unique Project
Project/Research Manager We’re looking for an energetic team-player who has excellent research and people management skills. You will have a...
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Bishop Dr Eric Brown – Re-Elected For 2nd Term
Bishop Dr Eric Brown – Re-Elected As CTE Pentecostal President The process for electing the next CTE Pentecostal President has been...
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Fourth Annual Sam Sharpe Lecture
Whitelands College Chaplaincy and the University of Roehampton host the Fourth Annual Sam Sharpe Lecture ‘Rebellion and Righteousness – Foundations of Faith? delivered by The...
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Article: Why Black Christians In The US Need To Pray With One Eye Open – By Bishop Joe Aldred
Why black Christians in the US need to pray with one eye open The tragic news of the fatal shooting...
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Press Release – NCLF Statement On The Mass Murder In Charleston, USA
NATIONAL CHURCH LEADERS FORUM PRESS RELEASE Statement for immediate release published on Saturday 20 June 2015 NCLF Statement on the...
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“Let’s Talk About Pentecostal Preaching” @ Queens Foundation Saturday 27th June 2015
Next Saturday 27th June The Queen’s Foundation will be hosting a conference called “Let’s Talk about Pentecostal Preaching“.Dr Dulcie Dixon McKenzie – Tutor at...
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Church Of God Of Prophecy Announces New Initiative With Ascension Trust Leader
Bishop Wilton Powell, OBE, National Overseer of the Church of God of Prophecy (COGOP) and the National Executive and Trustees...
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An Autobiography – From Top Mountain
Bishop Joe Aldred has written his autobiography – titled From Top Mountain. Hansib Publication describes the book as’. ..the story...
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Christians Contribute To Marking Magna Carta 800th Anniversary
June 15th marks the 800th Anniversary of Magna Carta, the historic document credited for shaping the development of human rights,...
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Christian Today Reports On Manifesto
How black majority churches could swing the election Read a report written by Ruth Gledhill, Contributing Editor of Christian Today...
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Prime Minister David Cameron Visits Britain’s Largest Inter-Denominational Christian Festival In London
British Prime Minister David Cameron paid his first ever visit to the Festival of Life (FoL), at ExCel London Docklands...
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OBV Makes It Easy – Register To Vote Bus Tour
The OBV Bus tour is on the move in the following places OBV roadshows and empowerment events reach out to communities...
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Report On The NCLF Leaders Summit & Launch Of Manifesto
“Saturday 14 March proved an historic day as more than three hundred leaders from church, political, civic and community activism...
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Black Church Movement Warns Of ‘Ideological Imperialism’ In First Ever Political Manifesto
In a dramatic intervention, the UK’s black church movement has issued a stark warning to politicians in the run-up to...
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NCLF Leader Summit – Saturday 14 March 2015
Britain’s Black Church Movement calls a Leader’s Summit following publication of first ever manifesto to mobilise for action during General Election season...
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The Presidents Of Churches Together In England Express Solidarity With Coptic Christians
The Presidents of Churches Together in England express solidarity with Coptic Christians The Presidents of Churches Together in England are:...
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Update Report: The Over-Representation Of Black People In UK Prisons
“It is absolutely clear that black people are over-represented in prisons in England and Wales, and have been for more...
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NCLF Publishes Britain’s First Ever Black Church Political Manifesto
The National Church Leaders Forum (NCLF) – a Black Christian voice for Britain’s Black Majority Churches, (BMCs), has published a...
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Faith Leaders Unite To Encourage Voter Registration On National Voter Registration Day
As Operation Black Vote (OBV) take their voter registration bus on the road, faith leaders from across Great Britain have...
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The Seventh Oliver Lyesight Lecture Is To Focus On Pentecostalism And Prosperity Gospel
Oliver Lyesight Annual Lecture Series: Guest Lecturer: Rev Dr Joel Edwards The 2015 Oliver Lyseight Annual Lecture will be held...
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Universal Day Of Prayer For Students
WHAT IS THE UNIVERSAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR STUDENTS? Every year individuals, churches and communities around the world unite to...
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Queens Require ‘Tutor In Black Theology….’
Queens are advertising a post for ‘Tutor in Black Theology, Ministries and Leadership’. Please note and forward to whomever you...
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The Seventh Oliver Lyesight Lecture Is To Focus On Pentecostalism And Prosperity Gospel
Oliver Lyesight Annual Lecture Series: Guest Lecturer: Rev Dr Joel Edwards The 2015 Oliver Lyseight Annual Lecture will be held...
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Moderator Of The Free Churches Group Inducted
Hugh Osgood – Free Church Moderator Press Release The Revd Dr Hugh Osgood was inducted as the new Moderator of the...
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Churches Interrogate Black Over-Representation In British Prisons
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Churches interrogate black over-representation in British prisons Black and white Church leaders, practitioners and academics...
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Commission On Religious Belief & Faith In British Public Life – Survey Extended To 31st December 2014
In June this year the Woolf Institute at Cambridge began a public consultation phase of a Commission on Religion and Belief...
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NCLF News – “Sleeping Giants No More”
The long awaited NCLF BLACK CHURCH POLITICAL MOBILISATION Manifesto has reached its final stages: The NCLF Steering Group are inviting interested parties...
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Boys Brigade Campaign For Greater Engagement
The Boys’ Brigade is looking to partner with Churches across Birmingham, so that we can bring the Good News to...
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Global Christian Forum – News
Keeping you up to date with the wider news on Church matters this newsletter is from Global Christian Forum. This...
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Update News: Pentecostals Confirm Commitment To National Ecumenical Journey
New CTE Pentecostal President Leads First Meeting Following the election of Churches Together in England’s first Pentecostal President in October...
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Nelson Mandela Special Feature
NCLF Newsletter Editor picks 12 LEADING STORIES IN 2013 No.12 NELSON ROLIHLAHLA MANDELA; July 18 1918 – December 5 2013 Across...
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The Pilling Report – An Informative Video And Link
Be Up -To-Date On The Pilling Report. The Working Group on human sexuality (The Pilling report) has been published and an electronic copy of the report along...
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Spotlight Feature: Chrispel Media – Designers Of NCLF New Logo
The first SPOTLIGHT feature for 2014 belongs to Marie Reid, creator of the new NCLF logo. Marie explains the creative...
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The Sixth Oliver Lyseight Annual Lecture
You might like to remind yourself of the Azusa Street Revival (video) before booking to hear a first-class lecture on...
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NCLF Issues Statement Remark Duggan
Following the jury’s verdict on Wednesday at the inquest into the shooting of Mark Duggan on 4 August 2011, we...
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NCLF Issues Statement Remark Duggan Verdict
NATIONAL CHURCH LEADERS FORUM PRESS RELEASE Statement for immediate release published on Saturday 11 January 2014 Re: The Mark Duggan...
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NCLF Spotlight Feature – Street Pastors
Street Pastors is an interdenominational network of Christian charities operating across the UK and worldwide. It is a Church response...
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First Pentecosal President Of CTE Elected
NCLF Newsletter Editor picks 12 Leading Stories from 2013 No.11 History was made on Monday 7th October 2013 at the Annual...
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Churches Take Stand Against Corruption
NCLF Newsletter Editor picks 12 Leading Stories from 2013 No. 10 EXPOSED is a global call to action against corruption which...
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50 Years Since “I Have A Dream” Dr King Jnr Speech
NCLF Newsletter Editor Picks 12 Leading Stories From 2013 No.9 Racial Justice Sunday enables Christian communities across Britain and Ireland with...
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NCLF Update News Re Dr Roswith Gerloff
NCLF Update News:Announce passing of Dr Roswith Gerloff – pioneer contributor to Black & White Christian Partnership Dr Roswith Gerloff...
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Christians & Muslims Meet To Stem Radicalisation
NCLF Newsletter Editor Picks 12 Leading Stories From 2013No. 8 Christians consider ways to stem the flight of black British...
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NCLF Condemns Brutal Killing Of Drummer Lee Rigby
NCLF Newsletter Editor picks 12 Leading Stories from 2013 No.5 PRESS RELEASE ; Statement For Immediate Release24th May 2013 We offer...
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Government Stop And Search Public Consultation: Voice Your Views
NCLF News Editor picks 12 Leading Stories from 2013No.4 The Home Secretary, The Rt Hon Theresa May MP, has launched...
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Compensation For Slavery Should We Demand It?
NCLF Newsletter Editor picks Leading Stories from 2013 No.3 Independent Newspaper Headlines Sunday 24 February 2013 reads: Britain’s colonial shame:...
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OBV Voter Register Campaign – Bus In Windrush Square 26.02.15
This event will take place on Thursday 26 February 2015, at Windrush Square, Brixton, SW2 1JF. The OBV eXpress bus will be open for people to register online...
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Leaders Of Black Majority Churches Urge Government To Rethink Same-Sex Proposals
NCLF Newsletter Editor picks 12 Leading Stories from 2013 No.2 National Church Leaders Forum Press Release Statement For Immediate Release On...
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NCLF Press Release 5 February 2013
Leaders of Britain’s Black Majority churches urge the government to rethink its same-sex proposals On the day of the government’s...
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First Black Church Political Manifesto
NCLF Newsletter Editor picks 12 Leading stories from 2013No.1 Q U E S T I O N N A I...
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NCLF Steering Group Tour Re Black Church Manifesto
The next series of Focus Group meeting dates re Black Church and Political Mobilisation are: Black Church Political Manifesto Discussion...
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Spotlight On Francophone Community In Britain
NCLF Interviewed Dr Michel Sacramento; Président Of Pastorale Francophone UK NCLF: Where are Francophone in Britain from in Africa and the...
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UK’s Oldest Caribbean Pentecostal Church Celebrates 60 Years
The UK’s oldest Caribbean pentecostal church denomination celebrates 60 years of ministry at the end of this month. The event is...
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Gospel Music Gains A Foothold In The Music Industry
Gospel Music Industry Alliance is pleased to announce that they have been made an Affiliate Member of the Association of...
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NTA Chronicles: From An Acorn To An Oak Tree
New Book – The First Systematic, Authoritative Chronicle Of A Black Pentecostal Church In The UK Press invited to book...
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The Church And Political Mobilisation – Let The Sleeping Giant Awake!
‘A Sleeping Giant’ is how some have described the Black Church in Britain. Others say it is the main, even only...
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Momentum Builds For National Prayer And Worship
Momentum is building for The National Day of Prayer & Worship at Wembley Stadium on the29th September 2012, where we...
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Working With Faith Communities To Reduce Crime In The Capital
Joint Faith in Britain-Metropolitan Police Service conference on18 July at the Emmanuel Centre (Marsham Street), 11.00–15.30 on faith community partnerships and youth...
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Action Plan To Counter Child Abuse Linked To Faith Or Belief
An action plan to tackle Child Abuse linked to Faith or Beliefs is expected to be published soon. The action...
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Respond To The Marriage Consultation
Christian Concern has developed a brand new super fast form for responding to the Government’s consultation on same-sex ‘marriage’.Click this link...