Lent an "excellent time" to run newly published Pilgrim courses #pilgrimprogress; York Minister embraces its Viking roots; Cathedral holds vigil against violence to children; Letter from Catholic bishops to Chief Guide on Promise change; Liverpool Cathedral made entirely out of LegoParajumpers
Female church workers raped and killed in South Sudan; Plight of Seafarers; Salvation Army whistleblower fired, royal commission told; Pope Francis on World Day 642-436of the Sick 2014; Ecumenical Patriarch says war and conflict not inevitable
Methodist BCM consults over Dementia Care plans at Millisle; Bishop of London Meeting Dublin Clergy and Laity; World Day of Sick - Archbishop Martin; Appointments Christ Church Dublin; Suicide kills almost as many as the troubles in NI; Enniskillen cathedral’s top 10 hymns; Protestants in Donegal targeted by 'scum of the earth', says clergyman; Cork children’s ministry walk through Lent; GB news - Church of England Synod to vote today on women Bishops
Church support for flooded communities; Glasgow church set for eco-regeneration; C of E launches legacy web site; Archbishop congratulates Presiding Bishop on honorary Oxford degree; Pope appoints new Bishop of Paisley; Media Review
Hockey management for Bishop of Cork; Limerick Bishops encourage support for flood appeal; Presbyterian Historical Society Lecture; Concern after shared education project comes to an end; Fresh Expressions feature Boring Wells; 'Some in church may be homophobic' - Archbishop Martin
Last week's news produced a wide range of images from the opening of the Winter Olympic Games, to the floods in the Somerset levels, and in the streets of Cork and Limerick.Parajumpers Kodiak Jakke
Two prayers from Christian Aid and the Church of England
PCI Overseas Secretary on Short Visit to Kenya; Lecture Series Will Introduce Christ Church Cathedral; New Chapel of Healing in Donaghadee; Retreat in Dublin City; Healing Life’s Hurts; Global Vision 2014 Craigavon; Cardinal Brady congratulates new Moderator; Understanding Africa - A short course; Workshop on Music for Weddings; Marriage week NI; Services tomorrow; The vision of Christian Aid Ireland; I have faith in church to put wrongs right, says Philomena after meeting Pope
Scotland is set to stage its first gay weddings later this year after a “momentous day for equality” saw new laws passed at Holyrood this week. Northern Ireland will be the only part of these islands where same sex marriage will not be legislated for. CNI Focus brings together reports on the debate and reaction from Evangelical Alliance, Free Presbyterians in Scotland and other churches and viewpoints.
14 scroll and scan pages - Reports include: Pope Francis meets Philomena Lee and Steve Coogan; New Presbyterian Moderator vows to reach out and serve; Permanent mission at Warrenpoint Port; Cork floods - Bishop Colton’s concerns; 'Get on' with Haass deal - Eames/Bradley; Dublin colleges examine NI applications criteria; RTE apologises to Iona Institute for ‘homophobia remark’; Lent book by Dean of Belfast; Columbanus focus of broadcast service; Gifts to Dublin parish; A woman of great faith; New rector to take up post in AthyOffice 2010 プロダクトキー
Queen to visit Pope; Cathedral launches new King Richard III website; Scotland’s only Catholic adoption society saved; Methodist Church to join major national credit union; Death and the burden of funerals on the Church of Scotland; Bishop of Leeds appointed; Methodist Church response to government alcohol ban; Clowns gather for annual memorial service; Work begins on Welsh Bible centre; New challenge for National Marriage Week 2014
Reports include - Next moderator of the Presbyterian Church; Great Discussion at Rubicon 2014; Church of Ireland Theological Institute’s celebration; Derry Visit to St Patrick's College, Maynooth; Recital In St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh; Down & Connor Youth event; Event for youth leaders and young people in Lisburn; Theological Lectures at Queen’s; St Anne’s cathedral generosity reflects church’s caring side
Reach out and touch the poor, says Pope in Lenten message. Courageously follow Jesus in seeking out the poor and sinners, and in making difficult sacrifices in order to help and heal others,Office 2010 Programs プロダクトキー
Pope Francis has said in his first message for Lent.
The 4th February was the birthday in Germany in 1906 of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
Reports include: Donegal quilt heads Irish emphasis in WCC prayer cycle; New bishops course; Archbishops insist school classes are 'essential’; Rwandan growth from Irish diocese’s aid; Former Dublin C of I Church to be whiskey boutique - C of I sells alcohol covenants for 45,000 dollars
Reports include - Glenstal Abbey officially opens new €6m school building; SPUD Overnight - Irish Youth Assembly; Unveiling of portrait The Very Revd T Salmon; Orange Order not against learning the Irish language; Catholic pupils to study other religions under radical new plan; The Irish Government and the Troubles - are they inextricably inked?; Are people waiting for an economic recovery before they file for divorce?
Daily devotional guides, discussion group courses, free courses to download and links to major providers
Opportunities are available with the WCC and Christian Aid - please share this post with young adults.
Reports include: The woman who's in running to lead Presbyterian flock; Priests say Church out of touch on family planning; Bishop of London to visit Dublin; Attorney General dismayed by top court’s gay B&B ruling; The Voice of Assisi is coming to Ireland; Church leaders training events
Reports include: Church centre attacked in East Belfast as loyalists protest against Brighton bomber; New Sunday morning gathering in Lurgan; How Jeffrey Donaldson MP, placed his destiny in God’s hands; Rugby stars support Africa Mission; C of I college archive marks 50th anniversary; Christians feeling marginalised - former Moderator; Bishop McKeown - Catholic schools are places of faith and learning
Today’s global bulletin from CNI includes - WCC celebrates Pete Seeger; Malawi Anglicans address rapid population growth; Evangelical Campaign Says Everyone - Including Gays -- Reflect God's Image; St George’s College Jerusalem - new course chaplain; Boko Haram behind church attacks in Nigeria; Sniffer dogs and 50 officers hunt stolen vial of Pope's blood; In our way we are all keepers of the pope's blood; Phillipines Typhoon update
Reports include: Mothers Union sends £25,000 to Sudan to aid displaced people; A lighthouse for Strabane; Dubin Black Santa Funds to be Handed Out to Charities; Scottish Catholics are being desperately wooed by the SNP; they could swing the result; Vigils for missing priests in Syria; Archbishops of Canterbury and York write to all Primates of the Anglican Communion, and to the Presidents of Nigeria and Uganda on anti-gay laws
The most interesting thing about the recent talks chaired by American diplomat Richard Haass was the carefully contrived propaganda backcloth that was erected behind them - NR Greer writes in the News Letter
Reports include: Magherafelt Methodists Help Ugandan Charity; Diocese of Down and Dromore launches appeal for South Sudan; Banned comic play about Bible expected to sell out; Final line up for Rubicon 2014; The Larder is one year old; Traditional Latin Mass; Training in Gregorian Chant; Three Ulster Peers join former Archbishop in plea to Prime Minister on Syrian refugee resettlement
The Slugger O’Toole blog presented this review -
In the light of recent political comment in Ireland regarding the amount of time given to christian education in schools, this article is offered for consideration. Vinay Samuel and Chris Sugden write in the February edition of Evangelicals Now -
Reports include - MEP’s concern for persecuted Christians; CMS Ireland Launch 2014 Annual Project; The Church in the Public Square?; ‘Golden Rule’ Series at TCD Chapel; David Suchet records the whole NIV Bible
Ireland - Archbishop Martin on Catholic Schools; Scotland - Kirk and Humanists agree on ‘Time for reflection’
Reports include - Press speculation on Irish Hierarchy changes; Presbyterian concern on mental health issue; Cathedrals get romantic for Valentine’s Day; New Testament scholar NT Wright on Paul and the faithfulness of God; Pope says judgments on annulments must be impartial and pastoral
The death took place earlier this month of Rev Professor Ernest Nicholson. Born in Portadown, he taught at TCD, Cambridge and Oxford where he was Master of Oriel College. He was the author of a major book called The Pentateuch in the Twentieth Century.