A prayer for peace in our world -
Make your ways known upon earth, Lord God,
your saving power among all peoples.
Renew your Church in holiness
and help us to serve you with joy.
Guide the leaders of all nations,
that justice may prevail throughout the world.
Let not the needy be forgotten,
nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
Make us instruments of your peace
and let your glory be over all the earth. Amen
Orange leader ‘praying for peace’ following Ardoyne parade ban; Final Dáil abortion debate adjourned; St Patrick’s Cathedral Lady Chapel Opened; Tongues of Fire: How Pentecostals are Changing the Church; Ordinand to run 52 marathons 
Most babies outside marriage by 2016; New report calls for a CofE social action unit; Anglicans and Methodists: 10 years of journeying together
A prayer for peace in our communities -
Gracious God,
We pray for peace in our communities this day.
We commit to you all who work for peace and an end to tensions,
And those who work to uphold law and justice.
We pray for an end to fear,
For comfort and support to those who suffer.
For calm in our streets and cities,
That people may go about their lives in safety and peace.
In your mercy, hear our prayers,
now and always. Amen
Archbishop Eamon Martin in last minute abortion bill plea; Norris tells Vatican: Stay out of Irish affairs; Fine Gael TD 'recognised' anti-abortion protestors from local church; India media - Let women decide
It's time we started taking this problem much more seriously - Maureen O’Sullivan writes... There is no doubt we have a very unhealthy relationship with alcohol. Is this another result of both the Celtic Tiger and its demise?
Methodist Church appoints working group on marriage; Archbishop appoints new adviser for evangelism and witness; UK Coptic leader calls for reconciliation in Egypt
A prayer for the people of Syria -
Merciful Father, the strength of all who suffer, defender of all who trust in you, whose compassion never fails; look with mercy upon the stricken people of Syria, touch the hearts of all who oppress, that they may be open to the ways of justice and of peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord who suffered and died for all and who lives with you and the Holy Spirit now and forever.
Amen
Derry youth scheme outstanding success; Foster: I share no blame over PMS; Senior Vatican prelate tells Cork Mass of 'culture of death'
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby gave his first presidential address at General Synod in York
General Synod voted to acknowledge and apologise for past safeguarding wrongs. It also voted to endorse work on legislative and non-legislative changes to tighten procedures which have been identified following the Chichester Commissaries interim and final safeguarding reports.
The General Synod has reaffirmed its commitment to women bishops and called, less than a year after the previous proposals were rejected, for new draft legislation to be introduced.
Open our hearts to your power
Presbyterian MS loans ‘on back of an envelope’; Charity launches 'pants' campaign; Catholic Congress 'brought €33m to economy'; Obama's school views inaccurate says Church of Ireland spokeman
You know each of us by name, O God...
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Dean Swift at 300; Services and events; New rector of St Bartholomew’s Belfast; New Zealand MU visitor; Millisle’s 60th Anniversary; Church weave for City of Culture; Church under fire for failing to back priests; Slight dip in numbers
The Art of Lunchtime Summer Series in Glenageary; Saint Bartholomew’s Choir Concert and CD Launch; Auditions for New Christ Church Cathedral Voluntary Choir
The Methodist Conference 2013; Scottish Episcopal General Synod - Friday 7th June
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Today’s thought is by Augustine
The Dean of Derry, the Very Reverend William Morton, recently announced the world premiere on Sunday coming of Columba Canticles, an oratorio specially commissioned by The Culture Company and St Columb’s Cathedral as part of its contribution to the UK City of Culture 2013 celebrations.
Pre G8 Service in St Macartin's Cathedral, Enniskillen; New Derry church caring facility; General Synod Break Out Session on bishops - report available online; Connor MU put on Glitz & Glamour; Political and religious identity still a problem for Northern Ireland
Church of England bishops end resistance to equal marriage; Scottish Episcopal General Synod meets; Church of England criticises legal aid residency tests; New Bishop of Manchester
There are too many people in our urban areas who feel they are nobodies ... with no identity, no hope and no future. Dr Norman Hamilton - former moderator and co-convenor of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland's Church and Society committee - addressed the General Assembly in Derry and spoke about questions for the denomination coming out of the flag protests. 'Alan in Belfast' blogs.
Today’s thought is by Augustine
Major Presbyterian appointments; New Presbyterian dispute resolution process; Presbyterians urged to talk more about human sexuality; Alderdice not in favour of gay marriage plans; Summer tour by The Choir of Gonville and Caius College Cambridge; Music in St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick; Ordinand Plans To Run 52 Marathons Over Summer Break
The Archbishop of Canterbury said that the Queen’s coronation in 1953, and her public service ever since, have symbolised “the very nature of being British”.
Today’s thought is by Augustine
Archbishops and Bishops message to G8 Summit; Church needs to transform says new Moderator; Bishop Good Welcomes Presbyterian General Assembly; Chetam’s student comes home to help church cause; Cork appointment; 200 confirmees reunite; Priests' role in society 'must be reimagined'; CCMS undertaking recruitment review