Irish news and media review

January 24, 2013

Building and medical team brings hope to Uganda; Rapturous welcome for Connor team in Mongo; A picture of shared ministry with the Methodist Church; Media review - Male youth suicide rates among the highest in Europe; Schools to extend action on cyberbullies; Sexualisation of children fuels sex crime rise 

GB news and media review

January 24, 2013
Diocese of Blackburn clergy write to the Archbishop of York about bishop's appointment   ; Diane Abbott: British culture ‘increasingly pornified’; Media review - Bishop of Carlisle: Care crisis hinders disabled contributing to society; Archbishop: "Say Thank You To The Unsung Heroes”; Include outsiders, challenges the CofEs Chief Education officer; The House of Lords debate on the Succession to the Crown Bill; Rresearch conducted by Nottingham University which shows that Religion does not make people kinder unless they are dealing with members of the same faith. 

World news

January 24, 2013
South Sudan: Bishop Urges African Leaders to Act On Sudan's 'War of Horror’; Children at risk as Mali conflict escalates, says World Vision; 13 year old British youngster receives warm welcome in Malawi visiting the African school he has supported by refusing birthday presents since he was six years old; Priest appeals for worldwide prayer after Kenya violence; Italian treatment of migrant children from Greece is 'appalling'

A Thought, A Prayer and some Music for Today

January 24, 2013
We lay before you the desires of our hearts

Irish news and media review

January 23, 2013

Current reports and comment on education, politics, religion and social issues

GB news

January 23, 2013
Don't blame poor, say churches; Cuts hitting poor show 'a sickness at the heart of our society', says Dean; Catholic Bishops launch campaign to ‘Speak Out For Marriage’

USA 2013 – The long shadow of Martin Luther King Jr.

January 23, 2013
In the USA Martin Luther King Jr. Day was marked this week. It was an auspicious anniversary also marking inauguration of the president and vice president. The first black President was sworn in for his second term of office. President Obama chose to use Bibles owned by Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr.  in the two swearing in ceremonies .

A Thought, A Prayer and some Music for Today

January 23, 2013
Prayers -  God’s channel for new and abundant life

Irish news

January 22, 2013
Connor team members preach in churches in Yei Diocese; Introduction at Christ Church Dun Laoghaire; Dublin Unity service

World news

January 22, 2013
Video – Asian Rural Institute: Ecumenism meets sustainable farming; Gaza hospital continues to serve the poor despite financial difficulties; Zimbabwean human rights activist detained ahead of elections; WCC remembers South Korean peace activist Oh Jae Shik; Church building destroyed in Egypt    

Bookbrief – Francis of Assisi

January 22, 2013
Brazilian theologian Leonardo Boff has written a new preface for this 25th anniversary edition

Film – The top ten movies of 2012

January 22, 2013
He's arguably the greatest American president. The director is arguably America's greatest as well. And the actor in the title role is arguably the greatest on the planet.

A Thought, A Prayer and some Music for Today

January 22, 2013
Through baptism we pass from the shadow of death

Irish news and media

January 21, 2013
Churches pray and work together for Christian unity; Reaction to appointment of RC Coadjutor for Armagh; Government, church to meet in 'structured dialogue process'

GB news

January 21, 2013
Bishop of Liverpool challenges 'unfair' government cuts; Bishop of Carlisle: Care crisis hinders disabled contributing to society; Churches encouraged to offer placements to young people; The corruption of a generation; Housing costs cause stress and depression for millions, says charity

Press – Unionism and a shared future

January 21, 2013
The News Letter carried this speech by John McCallister, MLA, on Friday 18 January 2013. It represents the first major attempt by any Unionist spokesperson for some considerable time to outline a vision of the future which is inclusive of both NortherIreland and All Ireland. CNI offers it as an important contribution in the light of recent protests in Belfast regarding the flying of the Union flag.

A Thought, A Prayer and some Music for Today

January 21, 2013
Procrastination is a love affair with tomorrow

A Thought, A Prayer and some Music for Today

January 20, 2013
Let us do something beautiful for God.

Irish news

January 19, 2013
C of I welcomes to new RC Coadjutor of Armagh; Cork Church Unity observance; Church In Wales bishops visit CITI; Bishop of Connor preaches at service to open Yei Diocesan Synod;  Bishops’ Appeal update

GB news – Women bishops: House of Laity rejects vote of no confidence

January 19, 2013
The House of Laity, meeting in Church House, Westminster today, rejected a motion of no confidence in its Chair, Dr Philip Giddings, with 47 voting for the motion and 80 voting against.

Bookbrief: Jean Vanier and the Mystery of Jesus

January 19, 2013
Jean Vanier is the founder of l'Arche and co-founder of Faith and Light, communities with and for people with disabilities. He lives in Trosly-Breuil (France) in the first l'Arche community.

Press comment : Flags issue was ‘lightning rod’

January 19, 2013

News Letter report by Philip Bradfield - The director of the Methodist East Belfast Mission says that blaming ongoing flags unrest on UVF members is “lazy” and that the paramilitary group has been working hard to stop violence.

A Thought, A Prayer and some Music for Today

January 19, 2013
It is the way we respond to things that makes us holy.

Irish news and media review

January 18, 2013
Resource for Christian-Muslim Dialogue in Ireland Launched in Cork; Interchurch Service in Irish in Christ Church Cathedral; Ethics and culture lecture;  Christ Church dispute settled; 'Hundreds' face homelessness in NI; Colleges to merge in biggest third-level shake-up 

GB news

January 18, 2013
Love Life Live Lent – interactive launch in Parliament for new Lent resource; Evangelicals digest Chalkes homosexuality comments; RC Bishops to send out a million postcards on marriage

Press comment : Bringing loyalists in from the cold

January 18, 2013
David Adams writing in The Irish Times - Did Northern Ireland’s politicians sleepwalk their way to this point in the peace process? Sometimes you have to wonder.

A Thought, A Prayer and some Music for Today

January 18, 2013
Pour your Spirit on us today

Irish news

January 17, 2013
Bishop from Down leaves for the Arctic; Connor team visits Yei institutions; Out of Africa: Christian Unity Concert; Commissioning of ChristChurch Cathedral Girls' Choir; Belfast honours Hamburg-born mayor;  Carroll awards for young peace activists; Academic selection dominates Londonderry post-primary debate;  Gay marriage: the debate in the Republic of Ireland

GB news and media review

January 17, 2013
Support and prayer after crash; Evangelical Alliance responds to Steve Chalke; Media review

World news

January 17, 2013
Southern Africa to consecrate its second female bishop; Cathedral’s same-sex marriage decision renews old debate, but doesn’t end it; Nigerian bishops’ threat to Church of England on sexuality; Sudan cracks down on South Sudanese Christians