Having recognized gay rights with their 2006 acceptance of gay unions, Conservative rabbis in the USA are now wrestling with the issue of gay rites.
Gospel choirs, bands and artists based in Ireland are launching GOSPEL VOICES 2012, a charity compilation album of some of the best gospel songs produced in Ireland.
New Irish Youth Choir are holding two workshops, in Crinken Church, Shankill, HP2-K38 Dublin on Saturday morning and in Waringstown Presbyterian Church on Saturday afternoon.
Concert in St. Brigid’s Church of Ireland, Glengormley on Saturday 4th February 2012, 7.30 pm.
This week marks the anniversary of the first woman to be ordained in the Anglican Communion.
The C of E bishop who was invited to address Irish evangelical clergy on sexuality etc., has found himself in the news again having commended a book which sanctions marital rape. He has had to withdraw the commendation this week.
Archbishop Peter Smith of Southwark met the Home Secretary Theresa May yesterday to talk about the Government’s plans to introduce same-sex marriage.
Macky Alston's documentary focusing on Bishop Gene Robinson opened on Monday at the Sundance Film Festival.
Faith leaders in Kenya called for calm after the International Criminal Court in The Hague committed to trial high-ranking politicians for crimes against humanity in connection with violence following elections in 2007.
Rosemary Kempsell, World President of the MU writes
The number of single-parent families in Britain has reached the 2 million mark for the first time, official figures show.
Revd Dr Peter Thompson of the Liturgical Advisory Committee writes:
Congratulations to the Reverend Peter Thompson who has been awarded a Doctor in MInistry degree from Golden State School of Theology.
She cemented her place as one of the most respected female worship artists with her self-titled debut album back in 2009.
One of the aspects of the sexuality debate in the Anglican Communion which has fascinated me is that of the differing attitudes of the various provinces in Africa.
Gay activist encouraged by event - News Letter report
Maggie Hamilton - Editor writing in the current issue of Choir & Organ
The Wesleys on Vatican radio
Church of Nigeria Website report on Canterbury’s support of Primate of Nigeria
Two churches and a security checkpoint were attacked in Nigeria as President Goodluck Jonathan visited the country’s second-largest city Sunday, following the wave of Islamic extremist attacks last Friday that has left more than 150 people dead in Kano City.
Quakers in Switzerland have spoken out strongly against the "unethical behaviour" of banks and other financial institutions based in their country.
Presbyterian Church doesn’t back gay ‘cure’
A claim was made last week that C of E Synod members are involved with Core Issues and attempts are continuing to spread view throughout Anglican communion
The World Association for Christian Communication has launched its annual photo competition.
Episcopal Church blogger, Jim Naughton, states that more Roman Catholics are becoming Episcopalians than are leaving for Rome.
Wed 25 Jan 2012 − 3.30pm - BBC Radio 3; repeat Sun 29 Jan at 4.00pm
Link to BBC Radio 3 available here
There has been a stunning silence on the legal issues of civil partnerships from the C of I leadership with one notable exception.
A documentary film on Gene Robinson, the first openly gay Episcopal bishop,is being featured today at the Sundance film festival in Utah.
A World Council of Churches (WCC) health consultation on the theme “Safe Spaces - transforming faith communities”, has been held from 16–18 January 2012 at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva.