Your rapid overview of today’s news and interests.
SPECIAL
Human Sexuality reading list and web links – A resource for General Synod members and others. Click on Parish Support Resources above masthead and then on Articles.
IRELAND
Church of Ireland notes – The Irish Times
Major refurbishment of historic Belfast rectory
Suicidal and bereaved people flock to Limerick support services
History recalled in Donegal Annual
GREAT BRITAIN
Laity care less about the poor than clergy
Paintings at risk as Bishop Auckland deal falters
Churches urged to apply to new £10m Government green fund
WORLD
Papua New Guinea approves Covenant and says it is “proud to belong to the Anglican Communion”
New Zealand’s Christchurch Cathedral waiting to be reborn
Christians among the fatalities in Syria unrest
MOTHERS UNION – FAMILY ISSUES
Quarter of UK women had underage sex, report finds
Bigger doses of penicillin needed for today’s bigger children: doctors
MU All Ireland Council date change
MUSIC AND SERVICES
Christian Voices Together in Mullingar
Music, both familiar and new, sets tone for Advent and Christmas
TODAY’S BLOG
Begotten not made – Belfast organist Billy Adair writes on a well known Christmas carol