The Anglican Alliance consultation in Latin America opened this week with a discussion on climate change and the launch of the Alliance website
A four-day visit to North Korea by representatives of several South Korean religious bodies is a sign tensions may be easing between the two nations, observers said.
The long and sweet sounding service of Eric Hay in the choir of St Finnian’s, Cregagh, was recently acknowledged by his fellow choristers.
Christian rock band are ready to cap a great year with the release of their first Christmas project.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams yesterday embarkied on a week-long pastoral visit to the Church in Malawi, Zimbabwe and Zambia at the invitation of the Archbishop of the Province of Central Africa, the Rt Revd Albert Chama.
The Washington Post reports that it is planned to reopen Washington National Cathedral on Nov. 12, but much work remains to repair the damage caused by last summer’s earthquake.
Christ Church welcomes the Irish Baroque Orchestra Chamber soloists for a gorgeous programme of French Baroque works performed on period instruments.
A new photocopiable collection called Songs, Psalms & Spirituals has just been published by the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM).
Hoping a spot in Guinness Book of World Records, 1,482 singers from more than 40 churches gathered on the lawn of Bridgeton, N.J.’s city hall annex last Saturday afternoon and sang “Amazing Grace” in four-part harmony.
Mothers’ Union is a participant in IAWN. Every few months members of the Anglican Communion's International Anglican Women's Network share a little about themselves and their role as network members.
Women Die Waiting, a new documentary exploring the dire situation for women in Gaza who are diagnosed with breast cancer, was screened last week at the launch of Anglicord’s Women Die Waiting campaign.
To celebrate 150 years of organ-building by Harrison & Harrison of Durham, James Lancelot will give a celebratory organ recital in Durham Cathedral on October 12.
A senior church administrator, in the Church of England has joined the Council of the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM).
Twenty-four top Christian artists have come together for a major new project, (Music Inspired By) The Story.
Nearly three out of every five young Christians disconnect from their churches after the age of 15, but why? A new research study released by the Barna Group points to six different reasons as to why young people aren't staying in their pews.
Deposed Bishop Nolbert Kunonga is unhappy that the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, is coming to Zimbabwe.
The Society of Saint John the Evangelist (SSJE) re-opened its Harvard Square monastery this month with a "service of thanksgiving" to celebrate the conclusion of a 2-year $11 million renovation of the Cambridge, Massachusetts, building.
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has launched the first online digital library covering theology and ecumenism, called GlobeTheoLib, saying it will help close the information gap between North and South.
Archbishop Rowan Williams has expressed "deep concern" over Iran's movement towards executing a Christian pastor who has refused to renounce his faith.
In the wake of recent developments, the World Council of Churches has urged strong positive action by the United Nations on behalf of Palestine.
The news that recently the Church of Ireland bishops and their Roman Catholic counterparts had met and discussed baptism left me with mixed thoughts.
The Church Classics series in St Mary’s Cathedral Tuam will finish its 2011 season with Resurgam performing Songs of Farewell at 8.00pm on Thursday next, October 6.
Provincial Youth Officers and representatives from around the Anglican Communion gathered in Hong Kong for the triennial meeting of the International Anglican Youth Network (IAYN). Ireland was represented.
Lion tamers, acrobats, clowns and jugglers will transform Llandaff Cathedral into a Big Top circus this weekend to entertain children from across South Wales.
A QUOTE, A TEXT AND A PRAYER…OR TWO
In an historic move, the Anglican diocese of Rupert’s Land has appointed a Lutheran pastor – the Rev. Paul Johnson – as dean of the diocese and incumbent for St. John’s Cathedral in Winnipeg.
As a new international initiative seeks to stop child marriages, church-based centres in southern Kenya are an example of faith organizations providing a haven for girls and educating communities about the issue.
RSCM Millennium Youth Choir has been taking part in the Songs of Praise 50th anniversary concert at Alexandra Palace. Watch out for them in the stage choir at the celebrity event, featuring Katherine Jenkins and Andrea Bocelli, recorded on 25th September. It will be broadcast on BBC One at 5.30pm on Sunday 2nd October 2011.
Rosemary Kempsell, Worldwide President of Mothers' Union writes
Bereavement, Ballymena’s 90th anniversary, This week