Your rapid overview of today’s news and interests.
IRELAND
Hamper appeal raises thousands of euro for Kilkenny charities
The Bishop of Cork and The Piano Man
Revd Sam Brennan celebrates 54 years of ordination
Death of Revd Allen Delamere
GREAT BRITAIN
The Prime Minister and the Church – The milestone which marks the current phase in the debate
Press comment 1 – A Christmas message to David Cameron: Let’s be more robust about our Christian faith
Press comment 2 – How Dave has shamed the moral cowards in the Church – Stephen Heffer in The Daily Mail
Press comment 3 – Cameron’s missing the point: Christian values require Christianity,Melanie McDonagh writes in The Spectator:
Press comment 4 – In David Cameron’s Christian nation – Church Times Editorial
WORLD
Nigeria: Christians flee homes as fear grows after blasts
WCC chief highlights ‘just peace’ priority in his Christmas message
CHILDREN & YOUTH
Busy time for BBC’ chorister of the year
MOTHERS UNION – FAMILY ISSUES
The Irish Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) rate has declined
Fertility clinics ‘exploit women’
MUSIC AND SERVICES
Carols from St Andrew’s Cathedral Sydney
Busy time for BBC’ chorister of the year
TODAY’S BLOG
To teach a baby the profound demands of love is the pinnacle of being human
PRAY2DAY
A thought, a bible text and a prayer – for busy people
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.
Church Unity Week 2012 – Resources in Worship section of Parish Support Resources (See above masthead on home page).