Poverty and Justice Bible

Bible Society have launched The Poverty and Justice Bible, a new resource that (literally) highlights verses in the Bible that show what it has to say about poverty and justice.

Find out more about this new version of the Bible at www.povertyandjusticebible.org/

This Contemporary English Version translation could well be a helpful resource for people who care deeply about the extreme suffering in the world and can't reconcile that with the existence of a loving God.

News release from the Churches Media Council

CHRISTIANS WELCOME BBC’S PASSION SERIES - 25 Feb 08

Representatives of the UK’s biggest denominations have urged Christians to welcome the BBC’s forthcoming drama series The Passion. The Churches’ Media Council has published guidance for Christians saying “There's no need to debate whether or not the Christian community should welcome this production. We celebrate the fact that the story of Jesus is being retold for an audience of millions.”

The Chair of the Council Rev Dr Joel Edwards said “from time to time opportunities arise nationally that provide significant moments for the Christian faith to engage with our culture. One such opportunity will be the forthcoming BBC series The Passion.” He expects the series to make “a huge national impact” over the Easter season.

The series will be scheduled in peak time on BBC1, with the first episode on Palm Sunday 16^th March. It is likely to attract audiences in excess of 10 million. It tells the story of the last week of Jesus’ life, his trial and crucifixion. The last episode, to be broadcast on Easter Sunday 23^rd March, dramatises his post-resurrection appearances. It has been made by award-winning drama producer Nigel Stafford-Clark, who was responsible for Bleak House and Warriors. The cast includes Cold Feet star James Nesbitt as Pilate and EastEnders actor Paul Nicholls as Judas Iscariot. The part of Jesus is played by the relatively unknown Joseph Mawle, who at 33 is the same age as Jesus during the events of the Passion.

More at: http://www.churchesmediacouncil.org.uk/passion/

Free book offer update

Apologies if you tried to follow the link to the free book offer this week and found it not working. It is now fixed: www.christianity.org.uk/contact_cea.html

How to be evangelistic without being religious

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