On the web – July 23

Church in Wales Farmers' helpline Tir Dewi to be expanded across Wales

Speaking to the soul

Show me the right path, O Lord...

Vatican issues new Instruction to help parishes evangelise

Its main function is to offer practical proposals

How JI Packer shaped my faith and work

Evangelical thought leaders on the theologian who sparked their love of Scripture

Restoration work to begin on Raphoe Cathedral

Project back on track with key help from state

Tributes to Monsignor Sean Cahill of Clogher diocese

Bishop Larry Duffy and The Most Revd John McDowell, Archbishop of Armagh

On the web – July 22

Jack Charlton hailed as a ‘proud Englishman and proud honorary Irishman’

Speaking to the soul

Which of you can truthfully accuse me of sin?

GB Churches await result of insurance test case

Ecclesiastical Insurance in test case by Financial Conduct Authority

Coronavirus: Derry church closes after couple contracts Covid-19

It is hoped services will resume at St Mary's Church next week

Huge majority of white evangelicals still planning to vote for Trump

82% of white American evangelical Protestant Christians would vote for President Donald Trump

Beaneys are fabulous family fundraisers

The Beaney family from St Mark’s Newtownards have raised over £700 for Christian Aid with a sponsored lockdown challenge, themed around the numbers 2 and 6.

On the web – July 21

Links to news media

Speaking to the soul

Which of you can truthfully accuse me of sin?...

No point in churches meeting with Sinn Fein – former Presbyterian moderator

A leading Protestant churchman has said that he sees no point in church leaders meeting Sinn Fein at this time.

Blair vetoed Belfast born cleric as Bishop of Liverpool

Tony Blair precipitated constitutional crisis by vetoing Church’s nominees

J. I. Packer, ‘Knowing God’ author, dies at 93

The influential evangelical theologian leaves a final lesson for the church: Glorify Christ every way.

Mini Bootcamp and Lunch Giveaway in Cregagh

Mount Merrion Church, Down and Dromore MU and Active Belfast join forces

On the web – July 20

Review of the news media with internet links

Speaking to the soul

But Ruth replied, “Don’t ask me to leave you and turn back...

DEC Coronavirus Appeal raises £10 million in three days

An elderly Rohingya man receives treatment in Cox's Bazar

Presbyterian Church’s concern continues about new same-sex religious marriage regulations for NI

Local businesses, such as florists and photographers are vulnerable

Face coverings for everyone in Dundela

Hundreds of fabric face coverings given away

Irish news digest

News briefs and worship online links

On the web – July 18

Review of the news media with internet links

SPEAKING TO THE SOUL

Reading from Romans, 12:1-8 - and  Meditation

Ian Paisley Jr: What I admire about Catholics

“Long-time campaigner for the protection of the rights of the unborn”

Over 1,400 registered Irish charities involved in advancement of religion

A particular focus for the Charities Regulator today is the challenge that COVID-19 represents

Survey finds new ways needed for young adults to express faith online

Youth and young adult ministry is a minority interest in wider youth culture

Update on C of I General Synod and triennial elections

In a statement issued yesterday the Honorary Secretaries of the C of I General Synod Synod outlined the Church of Ireland’s legal requirements for the holding of the Synod and the three yearly elections