We lay before you the desires of our hearts
Current reports and comment on education, politics, religion and social issues
Don't blame poor, say churches; Cuts hitting poor show 'a sickness at the heart of our society', says Dean; Catholic Bishops launch campaign to ‘Speak Out For Marriage’
In the USA Martin Luther King Jr. Day was marked this week. It was an auspicious anniversary also marking inauguration of the president and vice president. The first black President was sworn in for his second term of office. President Obama chose to use Bibles owned by Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. in the two swearing in ceremonies .
Prayers - God’s channel for new and abundant life
Connor team members preach in churches in Yei Diocese; Introduction at Christ Church Dun Laoghaire; Dublin Unity service
Video – Asian Rural Institute: Ecumenism meets sustainable farming; Gaza hospital continues to serve the poor despite financial difficulties; Zimbabwean human rights activist detained ahead of elections; WCC remembers South Korean peace activist Oh Jae Shik; Church building destroyed in Egypt
Brazilian theologian Leonardo Boff has written a new preface for this 25th anniversary edition
He's arguably the greatest American president. The director is arguably America's greatest as well. And the actor in the title role is arguably the greatest on the planet.
Through baptism we pass from the shadow of death
Churches pray and work together for Christian unity; Reaction to appointment of RC Coadjutor for Armagh; Government, church to meet in 'structured dialogue process'
Bishop of Liverpool challenges 'unfair' government cuts; Bishop of Carlisle: Care crisis hinders disabled contributing to society; Churches encouraged to offer placements to young people; The corruption of a generation; Housing costs cause stress and depression for millions, says charity
The News Letter carried this speech by John McCallister, MLA, on Friday 18 January 2013. It represents the first major attempt by any Unionist spokesperson for some considerable time to outline a vision of the future which is inclusive of both NortherIreland and All Ireland. CNI offers it as an important contribution in the light of recent protests in Belfast regarding the flying of the Union flag.
Procrastination is a love affair with tomorrow
Let us do something beautiful for God.
C of I welcomes to new RC Coadjutor of Armagh; Cork Church Unity observance; Church In Wales bishops visit CITI; Bishop of Connor preaches at service to open Yei Diocesan Synod; Bishops’ Appeal update
The House of Laity, meeting in Church House, Westminster today, rejected a motion of no confidence in its Chair, Dr Philip Giddings, with 47 voting for the motion and 80 voting against.
Jean Vanier is the founder of l'Arche and co-founder of Faith and Light, communities with and for people with disabilities. He lives in Trosly-Breuil (France) in the first l'Arche community.
News Letter report by Philip Bradfield - The director of the Methodist East Belfast Mission says that blaming ongoing flags unrest on UVF members is “lazy” and that the paramilitary group has been working hard to stop violence.
It is the way we respond to things that makes us holy.
Resource for Christian-Muslim Dialogue in Ireland Launched in Cork; Interchurch Service in Irish in Christ Church Cathedral; Ethics and culture lecture; Christ Church dispute settled; 'Hundreds' face homelessness in NI; Colleges to merge in biggest third-level shake-up
Love Life Live Lent – interactive launch in Parliament for new Lent resource; Evangelicals digest Chalkes homosexuality comments; RC Bishops to send out a million postcards on marriage
David Adams writing in The Irish Times - Did Northern Ireland’s politicians sleepwalk their way to this point in the peace process? Sometimes you have to wonder.
Pour your Spirit on us today
Bishop from Down leaves for the Arctic; Connor team visits Yei institutions; Out of Africa: Christian Unity Concert; Commissioning of ChristChurch Cathedral Girls' Choir; Belfast honours Hamburg-born mayor; Carroll awards for young peace activists; Academic selection dominates Londonderry post-primary debate; Gay marriage: the debate in the Republic of Ireland
Support and prayer after crash; Evangelical Alliance responds to Steve Chalke; Media review
Southern Africa to consecrate its second female bishop; Cathedral’s same-sex marriage decision renews old debate, but doesn’t end it; Nigerian bishops’ threat to Church of England on sexuality; Sudan cracks down on South Sudanese Christians
Have low expectations and high hopes
Dublin Service for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity; Friday Night Live with SAMS; Summer Madness Anniversary Ball; New Derry & Raphoe web site; Seminar Tells of Elements of Church Planting
An overview of Prominent British evangelical leader Steve Chalke urging the Christian Churches to rethink inherited attitudes to same-sex relationships; and the Roman Catholic reaction to the UK government’s proposed policy