World news – 9th August

See World news this site - National Council of Churches leaders express heartache at shootings in Sikh temple; NZ Cathedral could be restored at a price - bishop; Nuclear disasters are lessons for the generations, says Japanese theologian; Nigerian Christians vent frustration after another church attack

Irish news – 8th August

Romanian youth visit to Cork; Your chance to spend time on the Hill; Christian Aid Laganside Walk; Irish priest who made running a religion in Kenya

GB news – 8th August

Church of England disinvests from News Corporation; House of Lords Reform Bill; Anglican Communion meets in London for the Olympics; Anglican bishop sets out challenge of collaboration for peace 

World news – 8th August

See World news this site - African communicator sought for regional and Provincial role; Call for new strategy for Africa; Restoring trust in Africa; Thousands helped in drought hit East Africa; Post war Sri Lanka needs trust for peace and reconciliation; Thousands without clean water in Assam; WCC affirms appeal for peace in Syria from Patriarch Ignatius

CNI Sketchbook – Culture of impunity challenges morality in Irish public life

Two columnists this week have raised the situation surrounding the Quinn group. Michael McDowell questions what he describes as a “deep seated moral ambivalence” in the Irish state. Nick Leeson the former rogue trader who caused the collapse of at least one bank” examined his own experience of the media and concluded that Seán Quinn is in denial.

Irish news – 7th August

Holywood’s fundraising mice; Revival 12 Evening Celebration at The Odyssey; Irish CE convention

GB news – 7th August

Gloucester Council apologises to Christian group; When luggage goes missing at the Olympics; Mission volunteers sign code of conduct at Olympics 

CNI Sketchbook – The Fire of Mission – the Evangelical Spirit

As part of a four year long professional review of my ministry some time ago, I was asked at the outset to list the ten theological books which had most influenced me. I had no hesitation about the first title on that list.

Irish news – 6th August

Thomas Leland Novel Re–Published; Fete and Sports Day; Recitals; Festival; Irish law would ‘disadvantage Protestants’;  Judge’s vow on ‘cancer’ of violence in the home; Catholic Church facing 'Eucharistic famine' due to shortage of priests; Priest puts case for female cardinals; Parents anticipating back-to-school costs of up to €620 a child; Bishop suspends order from diocese after priest leaves parish

GB News – 6th August

Archbishop's Big Questions Interview; Continuing Indaba team welcomes "biggest change to mission policy in 50 years”;  Edinburgh church murals put social change in the picture; The tainted case against gay marriage; Panorama, Dispatches show cruelty of benefit crackdown;70-485
Olympics resources enjoy bumper sales

CNI Sketchbook – 4th August

The Church that welcomes everybody - Every Christian congregation will proclaim itself to be a welcoming community. Jon Acuff, a Christian author in the USA whose publications include "Stuff Christians Like", recently drew attention to a church bulletin/ order of service which included the following:

World news – 4th August

See World news this site - New US National Cathedral dean: We are a 'pragmatic, evolving tradition'; Norway called beacon of hope one year after massacre; Mixing Bibles, bars and beer, missionaries head for the pubs

Music News – 4th August

See Music this site - Irish winner of the Choir & Organ Composition Competition 2012; New Communion anthems

Irish news – 4th August

Belfast CS Lewis centre turns the page; Video celebrates 10 years of C of I and Methodist Covenant working; Redeeming Our Communities seminar; Help reduce fire risk to elderly; Reflection and Centring Prayer; Crypt for hire; Discrimination against Protestant executive

Irish news – 3rd August

Parish Development Officer takes up post; Connor appointment; Focus on Palestine; National Heritage Week 2012; Bank Holiday Craft Market; Dublin recital; Schools ‘should have to pay more costs’

GB news – 3rd August

Faith in the garden; Former Olympic competitors return for outreach; Evergreen take songs of hope to London during Games

World news – 3rd August

See World news this site - Syria violence spreads into Christian areas; First woman bishop in Virginia;  National gathering to explore ways to start and strengthen Latino, Hispanic ministry;  Sectarian violence in Nigeria "goes beyond just religious tensions"

Irish news – 2nd August

Making History Talk – Understanding The Ulster Covenant;  Christ Church TV;  DUP mayor attends gay pride event; Mary Kenny: Faith or no faith, pilgrim journeys restore our soul; Changing lives of Irish teenagers with Oak Ridge experiences; Religion and HIV; One-in-four second-level teachers on less than full hours; About 1,700 families per day applying for back-to-school aid; No appeal over Northern Ireland Water tribunal 

GB news – 2nd August

Pay up for local church - C of E says; Louis Smith of bronze GB Gymnast team speaks of his Christian faith; Church celebrates Lizzie Armitstead's Olympic win; Olympic athletes get Bibles; Look behind behaviour schools told  

World news – 2nd August

See World news this site - Iraqi cathedral children survive double bomb blasts; Anglicans in Zimbabwe threatened with arrest, barred from shrine once again; US National Cathedral names new dean; Hong Kong churches protest Beijing-sponsored school curriculum  

Irish news – 1st August

18th Century parish appointments system recalled;  Historical bronze bell stolen from Kerry church; Medics suggest crackdown on public order to tackle problem drinking; The booze battle; Priest joins group abseiling down cathedral to keep regatta afloat; ‘No need to bring religion into sport’; ‘Unusual sentence’ for sex offender raises doubts about system’s fairness  

Music news – 1st August

See Music this site - Kids Choir gives pitch perfect performance with just 10 days notice; Youth choir from Northern Ireland is stopping by New Orleans; Composers who put British music on the map ; Megan joins Ulster Youth Training Choir

Irish news – 31st July

Mystery Holy Land slides linked to Coleraine minister; Crypt Craft Market Returns; Introduction of Priest–in–charge;  Private schools got €95m in State subsidies in 2011

GB news – 31st July

Wedding handbook published for churches; Global South Primates: next ABC must 'address the ecclesial deficit' of Communion; Micah Challenge releases Jesus Agenda; Church of England risks vicars' pensions in hedge funds; Sussex priest and organist deny child sex charges 

World news – 31st July

See World news this site - Annual Lecture in honour of Dr Rowan Williams; Zambians with HIV learning to live "a positive life”; Faith leaders at White House AIDS forum emphasize need for partnerships; New international society to support scholars of media, religion and culture; Korean missionaries worldwide reach 20000; Pakistani Christians praying for their Olympic team

Worship on the web

See Music this site - Currently includes Truro, Hereford, St John's, and New College

Irish news – 30th July

Toddlers team–up for charity; Archdeacon of Derry welcomes Brooke Park Funding Boost; SPAR and VIVO encourage shoppers to “milk it” for Tearfund; Music; Parish 180th anniversary; Growing number of ‘i-priests’ now using i-pads on altar  

GB news – 30th July

The role of religion and politics in the UK - report & podcast; Why the Anglican establishment is good for a liberal society; Inspection report on Lancashire and Cumbria Theological Partnership; National prayer day organisers sign Wembley contract 

Music

Praise ye!   - Commemoration of Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frederick Handel and Henry Purcell. See Music this site.

Irish news – 28th July

Introduction Day to the Bible Society's H+Course;  Don Mescall pens song for inaugural Kilkenny Gospel Choir Festival; Tech-savvy priest reads tablet to celebrate iMass