Your rapid overview of today’s news and interests.
IRELAND
Remembering the Rectory kids – Canon Ian Poulton
Economic oppression – Ireland and Bethlehem – Dean Arfon William
Another name could be recognised as “Righteous among the Nations” – Bishop Richard Clarke
New book features oldest church in Armagh Diocese
Revd Allen Delamere
GREAT BRITAIN
Has the Bishop of London lost the plot? The Daily Telegraph asks
Hundreds more Church of England defections expected
The Church and the bankers 1 – Are our bankers really as bad as the summer rioters?
The Church and the bankers 2 – The Daily Mail’s view
WORLD
International condemnation after Nigeria church attacks
Clergymen clash at Bethlehem birthplace of Jesus
CHILDREN & YOUTH
Test of Faith: Resource Unpacking Science and Christianity
MOTHERS UNION – FAMILY ISSUES
Drinking problems ‘near most homes’, church survey suggests
David Cameron plans minimum alcohol price in England
MUSIC AND SERVICES
Tales of a King’s College chorister at Christmas
Christmas Eve service at New York seminary – preacher The `Presiding Bishop
TODAY’S BLOG
The story of Jesus is the ultimate political drama
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).