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
Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral to retire
Review of Church leaders meeting with UK government ministers to protest over welfare cuts
Joint Christmas message from the Bishops of Clogher 2011
12 years of disagreement ends at Cork school
New Vatican envoy to Ireland to be elevated to Archbishop
GREAT BRITAIN
Anti-sectarianism action needs joined-up strategy to work, says Kirk
Vicar facing jail
WORLD
Climate deal ‘profoundly distressing’, says Christian Aid
Russian Orthodox voices join cries of election fraud
An invitation to build an Anglican Space in the City of God
MOTHERS UNION – FAMILY ISSUES
Commissioning of All Ireland Chaplain of Mothers’ Union
Lords vote to slash benefits for disabled children
MUSIC AND SERVICES
Renowned organist to perform in Castlebar
Choral Evensong on BBC today @ 4pm – details
TODAY’S BLOG
Jesus, the Wise Men and the Olympics
– they brought gold, silver and bronze!
PRAY2DAY
A thought, a bible text and a prayer – for busy people. Apologies for a gremlin which prevented posts in this area of the site for the past tree days.