Hate reappears in Ugandan Parliament

After collecting dust in the prior session of Uganda's Parliament, the Anti-Homosexuality Bill has been returned to active consideration by MP David Bahati.

Archbishop of Greece warns of social upheaval

Archbishop Hieronymos II of Athens and All Greece warned the Greek government of a possible social upheaval if more austerity measures are ushered in by international financial institutions overseeing the sovereign debt crisis.

C of E Synod – “Anyone who touches you touches us” – strong support for Christians in Nigeria

General Synod voted by 344 to nil with one abstention on a proposal (see yesterday's post on CNI)

‘Hear our voice’

Connor diocesan youth conference

2012 Berlin ‘tide’

When: Monday 30th April - Wednesday 2nd May 
Where: Berlin

100% REAL Training Day

When: Saturday 24th March

Belfast choir to welcome the 2012 Games

A large Belfast choral group are busy putting the finishing touches to what promises to be a ‘gold medal performance’ before taking to the stage at The Ulster Hall

RSCM Ireland – Psalm Day reminder

This Saturday 11 February -

Lisburn school’s musical video is an online hit

A video posted on the internet to promote a Lisburn school is proving to be an online phenomenon.

C of E General Synod: Emergency debate on violence in Nigeria

A note issued in advance by the Archbishops states:

Rowan Williams to visit Pope in Rome this March

Yesterday Rome Reports stated that The Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Anglican Church, Rowan Williams will be visiting Rome this March.

Egypt’s humanitarian problems need addressing, say Christian representatives

Egyptian Christian humanitarian leaders say while politics and religion are garnering the most attention in their country right now, Egypt's serious humanitarian problems will soon have to be addressed.

African Anglicans appeal for harmony, understanding between Muslims and Christians

Anglican leaders from across the continent of Africa have made an emotional appeal to Muslim faith leaders to stand with them in opposition to "tragic violence that is destroying our communities".

Discovery Gospel Choir auditions

Discovery Gospel Choir is auditioning for singers and musicians on Tuesday February 21 in St George’s & St Thomas’s Church Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin 1.

Crossover classics from The Three Tenors

Billed as ‘Ireland’s greatest voices’, The Three Tenors bowl back to Limerick on Saturday 18 to wow their audience.

Irish Youth Chamber Choir/Beardsell

Last month the Irish Times reviewed a performance of the Irish Youth Choir

Sentamu's shot at Gay Marriage is only the first salvo in a bitter battle to come

Terry Sanderson, President of the National Secular Society, writes on Huffington Post web site

Anglican Mainstream Statement

Press statement from  group defining itself as “Anglican Mainstream” on its recent London conference, 'The Pastoral and Prophetic in Conflict?  Homosexuality and the Church.'

Connect 2012 Festival

Connect 2012 is a Family Festival in Ballincollig and Carrigrohane for everyone with mostly free events for all ages

Newry Youth Centre celebrates first birthday

St Patrick’s and St Mary’s Church of Ireland in Newry recently celebrated the 1st anniversary of their Youth Centre, The Basement.

Military wives choir raises £500,000

The Military Wives Choir said they were still "pinching themselves" as they announced their Christmas number one single had raised more than half a million pounds for charity.

Todd Agnew: How to be Loved

How to be loved: this is something Todd Agnew is hoping fans of his music will get after hearing his latest album, due out on March 6.

Limerick 2012 programme

Three major events are planned between now and Easter

Famine forcing people from homes in Africa's Sahel region

The food crisis in Africa's Sahel region is "deepening", Christian Aid has warned.

How divorce ruins children’s lives

A new study on divorce, looking at the complete spectrum of research on the subject, confirms what most people already know – even if they are not willing to admit it: divorce causes “irreparable harm” to the whole family, but particularly to the children.

Church music and services on the web

Links follow

Nigerian Christians seek help from Muslims to end violence

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reached out to Muslims in Nigeria to join them in ending the reign of terror by Islamic militant group Boko Haram.

New album from Britt Nicole

Britt Nicole is set to release her third studio album, Gold, out on March 27 via Sparrow Records.

Entertainment for short attention spans

The Belfast Children’s Festival returns with a week-long programme beginning, March 9, of fun-filled events and low cost activities for children aged 0-14.

'You're the Light' – Ben Cantelon – Kingsway Music

You Tube link here