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Dean Swift at 300; Services and events; New rector of St Bartholomew’s Belfast; New Zealand MU visitor; Millisle’s 60th Anniversary; Church weave for City of Culture; Church under fire for failing to back priests; Slight dip in numbers
The Art of Lunchtime Summer Series in Glenageary; Saint Bartholomew’s Choir Concert and CD Launch; Auditions for New Christ Church Cathedral Voluntary Choir
The Methodist Conference 2013; Scottish Episcopal General Synod - Friday 7th June
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Today’s thought is by Augustine
The Dean of Derry, the Very Reverend William Morton, recently announced the world premiere on Sunday coming of Columba Canticles, an oratorio specially commissioned by The Culture Company and St Columb’s Cathedral as part of its contribution to the UK City of Culture 2013 celebrations.
Pre G8 Service in St Macartin's Cathedral, Enniskillen; New Derry church caring facility; General Synod Break Out Session on bishops - report available online; Connor MU put on Glitz & Glamour; Political and religious identity still a problem for Northern Ireland
Church of England bishops end resistance to equal marriage; Scottish Episcopal General Synod meets; Church of England criticises legal aid residency tests; New Bishop of Manchester
There are too many people in our urban areas who feel they are nobodies ... with no identity, no hope and no future. Dr Norman Hamilton - former moderator and co-convenor of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland's Church and Society committee - addressed the General Assembly in Derry and spoke about questions for the denomination coming out of the flag protests. 'Alan in Belfast' blogs.
Today’s thought is by Augustine
Major Presbyterian appointments; New Presbyterian dispute resolution process; Presbyterians urged to talk more about human sexuality; Alderdice not in favour of gay marriage plans; Summer tour by The Choir of Gonville and Caius College Cambridge; Music in St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick; Ordinand Plans To Run 52 Marathons Over Summer Break
The Archbishop of Canterbury said that the Queen’s coronation in 1953, and her public service ever since, have symbolised “the very nature of being British”.
Today’s thought is by Augustine
Archbishops and Bishops message to G8 Summit; Church needs to transform says new Moderator; Bishop Good Welcomes Presbyterian General Assembly; Chetam’s student comes home to help church cause; Cork appointment; 200 confirmees reunite; Priests' role in society 'must be reimagined'; CCMS undertaking recruitment review
Archbishop of Canterbury's speech to the Lords on the government's gay marriage Bill; England and Wales gay marriage bill passes Lords; Peers back government plans; Equal marriage: could Justin Welby's support save the Church of England?
We all did things we shouldn’t: but it was the circumstances and conditions of Northern Ireland that drove us. We are all victims and our job is to ensure that we never return to those days.” - Alex Kane writing in the News Letter
Today’s thought is by Augustine
Presbyterians must embrace change urges new moderator; Ancient Church Launches App; Prayer Day for Revival; Birds of Paradise ministries; Honest punters boost novel cafe; New lay Catholic association set up to stem “crisis” within the Church
Queen marking coronation anniversary; Bishops fast for the Big IF and the 1 in 8 who go hungry every day; Bishop welcomes UN High Level Panel call for an end to absolute poverty
Issues and disagreements over how the Maze prison site should be used going forward are creating a kind of imprisonment for us all, according to a professor at Queen’s University. Dr Francis Teeney’s commentary on a new blog from Queen’s University called ‘Compromise after Conflict’, says the prison may be closed but its “ghost lives on in the hurt, pain and suffering endured by a society who still have to hold the big debate on guilt, forgiveness, hope and responsibility.”
Today’s thought is by Augustine
The Politics of Land Grabbing; Just living? An evening of story and song;Moderator in home city; Final stage for college post; Titanic cafe
Bishops under pressure to abstain in gay marriage vote; Lord Alli speaks about the marriage bill and the bishops; Bishop welcomes UN High Level Panel call for an end to absolute poverty
A Professor from Queen’s University has said research indicates that many victims of the Troubles are more tolerant towards ex-combatants that non-victims. In a new online blog, Professor John Brewer from the Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation and Social Justice at Queen’s says the “real voices of victims are often drowned by the political rhetoric”.
Today’s thought is by Augustine
Today’s thought is by Frederick Buechner
Armagh consecration; Voices Raised in Joy for Us. Celebrations; Services and events; Mid week choral worship at St Anne’s; Vintage prams and modern buggies fundraising; Minister offers to meet with church vandals
Archbishop of York in hospital; Bishop of Salisbury backs marriage equality; Church Times and the the new proposals for women bishops - report and leader comment
Priest, Church Critic And Author Andrew Greeley Dies At Age 85