The headlines on church matters in Ireland and Great Britain with links to reports - Alliance leader; Catherine McGuinness; Archbishop Welby's daughter; C of E's neglect of singles; Gay marriage resolution
Derry and Raphoe diocese marks World Malaria Day; Annual TC Hammond Theological Lecture; Annual Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance in Craigavon Area Hospital; Patronal Festival of the Church of St John the Evangelist; Standing Committee News
Funeral of George Beverly Shea to celebrate life and music; Rector Launches CD; Donegall Gospel concert; Concert classics; Nashville report on Gettys’ success
Today’s thought is from Robert Runcie
Bishops’ Appeal Allocations; General Synod 2013; Clogher MU Branch’s 50th; Clogher diocesan youth weekend
The first ever study of the lives of Church of England clergy has revealed the personal costs of committing yourself to God. Written by the Bishop of Brechin and Dr Caroline Gatrell of Lancaster University Management School, the book "Managing Clergy Lives", (Bloomsbury), is based on in-depth interviews with 46 deans.
Today’s thought is from Robert Runcie
Acheson book launch; CIPSMA Conference; Minister left overwhelmed by dignified farewell to Lady Thatcher; Celebrate Our Hospice!
The Doctrine Committee of The Scottish Episcopal Church has published Marriage and Human Intimacy: Perspectives on same-sex relationships and the life of the church. It is an altogether more open-minded and evenhanded approach to the subject than Men and Women and Marriage, which was published by the Church and Order Commission of the Church of England.
Today’s thought is from Robert Runcie
Bishop presents Certificates to 45 Children’s Ministry leaders; Lisbon consecration; Bishop pledges to heal wounds left by abuse scandals; Anglican Peace Alliance
The historic wee church on the walls; Presbyterian Church appoints new clerk; International evening at Seagoe; Cancellation of BACI Conference
London celebration declared "a foretaste of heaven"
Today’s thought is from Robert Runcie
Today’s thought is from Robert Runcie
Church - State meeting highlights education and Peace process; Centre for Celtic Spirituality moves to Navan Centre; Archbishop Clarke’s prayerful good wishes to new Coadjutor Archbishop; C of I represented at Limerick bishop’s consecration; Applications to Queen’s C of I centre - The Hub; Meath & Kildare Primary schools conference
Today’s thought is from Robert Runcie (1921-2000), Archbishop of Canterbury
Porn, young people and the church; Economics should not dictate sports provision; Connor clergy Training Day; Bishop inspires blogspot
Church Times: ignore this marriage report; Modern Church response
Cork cathedral Opera House concert; Christian Aid bites back at hunger; JIMS Crew wanted; St Paul’s, Glenageary restored
The Address given by The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Richard Chartres, KCVO, Bishop of London at the funeral of Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven LG, OM, FRS
Today’s thought is from Thomas Merton
Sectarianism 'alive and well' in Dublin, says Church of Ireland archbishop; Opinion group votes in favour of gay marriage in Ireland; Confirmation season in Cork begins; New Ireland music
Science and Spiritual Practices Seminar in Christ Church Cathedral; New capital funding scheme for voluntary youth organisations; Ireland to give €21 million to World Food Programme; New information booklet launched to help those bereaved through suicide
Archbishop Welby to meet Peter Tatchell 18 April at Lambeth Palace . Invitation follows campaigner’s Open Letter. Historic compromise with the gay community urged
Prayers for Boston; Judge rules on New Zealand cathedral payout; Young Anglicans of Central Africa make urgent call for training
Today’s thought is from Thomas Merton with a prayer for Boston
New BBC NI Gospel music series; New role for former Moderator; Jamaican visit ; New Pope recommended Irish linked priests for sainthood; Belfast Bi-centenary
Today’s thought is from Thomas Merton