Blurring the boundaries: punk rock and religion
In today's world we face a vast range of human practices which are overlapping and do not function as religious or secular solely or discreetly, says Francis Stewart. He illustrates this in relation to...
View ArticleEuropean divisions and cultures: negotiate all the way
Life in the European Union is one of continuing political negotiation. No political realist is surprised that national leaders constantly seek to protect and advance the interests of their country,...
View ArticleFlamenco flashmob to feed Festival spirit
More than 50 dancers aged 18-75 will surprise passers-by with a flamenco flashmob on 1 August as part of opening events for the 2013 Just Festival.More than 50 dancers aged 18-75 years will surprise...
View ArticleA dramatic introduction to August
The Just Festival in Edinburgh will get off to a dramatic start with appearances from the cast of 'Tejas Verdes' and 'Singing I'm no a Billy he's a Tim' at its official opening event on 3 August...
View Article(Mis-)representing Cultures and Objects: a project and workshop
An important event on (Mis-)representing Cultures and Objects is taking place at the University of Stirling, Scotland, on 16 May 2014. It highlights issues and concerns touching on ethnography, culture...
View ArticleEducation and Culture
Ekklesia is often asked to comment on faith schools, and in particular their funding and admissions policies. It has also worked on the teaching of creationism.
View ArticleBrexit, bulldogs and self-congratulatory illusion
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View ArticleRoman Catholic-WCC group focuses on peace-building, migration
Meeting on 12-15 September 2017 in Lisbon, Portugal, the Joint Working Group of the World Council of Churches and the Roman Catholic Church focused its work on peace-building and the concerns of...
View ArticleLGA backs campaign to protect live music venues
The Local Government Association is backing an update to the law which will protect the live music scene in towns and cities across the country. The Local Government Association, which represents 370...
View ArticleRestoration to begin on Ethiopia's rock-hewn churches
Four of Ethiopia's World Heritage Sites – the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, the Aksum Obelisk, Fasil Ghebbi in Gondar and the Tiya stelae – are to undergo repairs this year. Four of Ethiopia's nine...
View ArticleTUC Cultural Manifesto for Yorkshire and the Humber launched
The TUC Cultural Manifesto aims to make good jobs in the creative, cultural and leisure sector a reality. TUC Yorkshire and the Humber has adopted a Cultural Manifesto for the region. Drawn up by the...
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