Your rapid overview of today’s news and interests.
IRELAND
Archbishop’s message of sympathy following Dublin fire
Bishop of Derry urges gratitude and generosity
‘Archive of the Month’ launched at RCB Library
Limerick’s ecumenical bell ringers
Free Presbyterian objections to ISE in Carrickfergus noted in USA
GREAT BRITAIN
Ministry at birth and death receives five-year investment by C of E
C of E to fund bridge building church community projects
The return to religion in England
WORLD
Anglican Church of Kenya Priest Gets Death Threats
Bishop of Salisbury calls for renewed prayers for Sudan
Zimbabwe police stop Anglican prayer retreat under security laws, order 80 clerics to disperse
Nigeria – Christians ‘to defend churches from Boko Haram’
YOUTH
Unemployed teens neglected at great cost, says Barnado’s
FAMILY ISSUES
Senior UK judge starts campaign to ‘mend not end marriages’.
Quinn orders probe of €100m taxpayer funding for private schools
MUSIC AND SERVICES
Ballyclare MVC and Rhos Male Voice Choir in concert
Winning choir ‘Only Men Aloud’ showcased festive favourites
Organist hits high note at 100
TODAY’S BLOG
48 hours In: Jerusalem – a concise and up to date guide on travel, hotels and sights
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).