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29 July 2010 - web link: Christians express dismay over Dispatches episode on church-related child abuse
The Evangelical Alliance, Churches Together in England and the Churches Child Protection Advisory Service have criticised Channel 4 over the imbalance of Monday nights Dispatches on the abuse of children by some churches. Brian Hutt. Brian Hutt. Christian Today 29 July 2010.
29 July 2010 - web link: MIDDLE EAST: New life for West Jerusalem church
In West Jerusalem, an Anglican church built in 1874 and shuttered for 62 years is finding new life as "a house of God for all, a center for bringing people together." Bob Williams. Episcopal Lifeonline. 29 July 2010.
29 July 2010 - web link: Standing Committee adjusts to scrutiny
John Martin does a wrap-up and analysis of the Anglican Communion Staning Committee that finished in London earlier this week. The Living Church, 28 July 2010
29 July 2010 - web link: Oxford University lecturer 'discriminated against' after converting to Christianity
A lecturer at Oxford Universitys centre for Jewish studies claims colleagues discriminated against her after she converted to Christianity. Martin Beckford. 29 July 2010.
28 July 2010 - web link: The Anglican Communion's Standing Committee Daily Bulletin - Day 4
In brief "Bible in the Life of the Church project gathers pace. "Web-based Anglicanism course in the pipeline. "Anglicans urged to share the best of the Communion through web news service. "ACC and Primates' meeting "appropriate bodies to consider moratoria breaches". ACNS 28 July 2010.
28 July 2010 - web link: The Anglican Communion's Standing Committee Daily Bulletin - Day 3
In brief "Call for Anglicans involved with evangelism and church growth to share their successes. "Anglican relief and development alliance all about "sharing experience, knowledge and best practice". "More than 80 Anglican Communion women attend UN meeting in New York. ACNS 28 July 2010
28 July 2010 - web link: Ten ways the Internet is changing evangelism and mission
Within five years, at least half the globe should be online; within fifteen years, Internet reach should be almost universal. Global proclamation will soon be within the reach of any Christian with a computer. By John Edmiston, Lausanne World Pulse, Jun-July, 2010
28 July 2010 - web link: Anglican Alliance on relief, development and advocacy plans next steps
A working group from across the worldwide Anglican Communion has met at Lambeth Palace in London to plan how to turn a proposed Anglican Alliance on relief, development and advocacy into a reality. Ekklesia, 28 July 2010
28 July 2010 - web link: Archbishop 'stopped and searched eight times'
The Archbishop of York, the Most Rev John Sentamu, disclosed yesterday that he has been stopped and searched by police eight times. Daily Telegraph. 28 July 2010.
27 July 2010 - web link: Standing Committee members celebrate new commitment to transparency
The Standing Committee of the Anglican Communion adjourned its July 23-27 meeting here with its members celebrating a renewed focus on mission and greater commitment to transparency. Matthew Davies. Episcopal Lifeonline. 27 July 2010.
27 July 2010 - web link: River Jordan baptism site could be closed
A popular baptism site on the river Jordan is facing closure after Israel's ministry of health warned that it was dangerously polluted. Daily Telegraph. 27 July 2010.(see also previous Newswatch item).
27 July 2010 - web link: The river Jordan's shame
Pollution has forced the closure of the river Jordan to pilgrims. It's a wake-up call for all of us who value nature and the sacred. Martin Palmer. Guardian. Cif. 27 July 2010.
27 July 2010 - web link: Zimbabwe: Christianity And Constitutional Reform
IS Christianity the most practised religion in Zimbabwe? If so, does that make Zimbabwe a Christian nation? Should Zimbabwe be declared a Christian nation in the new co stitution or should any other religion be adopted as a state religion? Opinion by Sanderson Mukombe, The Standard, 25 July 2010
27 July 2010 - web link: Jordan condemns Israeli moves in Jerusalem, says the city a "time bomb"
Jordan on Monday strongly condemned Israeli measures in occupied Arab Jerusalem which aim to alter the city's Islamic and Christian identity, and said the holy city is a "time bomb" that could explode the whole region. Ammon Newss, 26 July 2010
27 July 2010 - web link: Nigerian Primate bolsters CANA
News Updates Home ﾻ News Updates ﾻ 2010 ﾻ July ﾻ 26 Nigerian Archbishop Bolsters CANA Posted on: July 26, 2010 The primacy of global mission and evangelism has been threatened by tensions in the Anglican Communion, the Archbishop of Nigeria said in an address July 23 while in Virginia. He called on Anglicans to both proclaim the full gospel of Christ and continue to defend the family. The Living Church, 26 July 2010
27 July 2010 - web link: From Lost Boy to Bishop
The Episcopal Church of Sudans Diocese of Aweil has consecrated the Rt. Rev. Abraham Yel Nhial as its first bishop. He was elected on July 16 and consecrated two days later. Born in Wun Lang village, Aweil District, in 1978, he was forced to flee in 1987 when troops sent by the National Islamic Front regime in Khartoum attacked his village, killing everyone except those taken as slaves. The Living Church, 21 July 2010
27 July 2010 - web link: Forty years of less society
The 40th anniversary of the Social Trends survey shows that life in Britain has grown better for me and worse for us. Nick Spencer. Guardian Comment is Free. Monday 26 July 2010.
26 July 2010 - web link: Our first duty is to the weak
The question: Do we have a right to death? George Pitcher comments on the current Cif Question on assisted suicide and euthanasia. Guardian Cif 26 July 2010
26 July 2010 - web link: AC Standing Committee - Daily Bulletin - Day Two
In brief "ACC-15 to be held at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Auckland. "Committee decides separation would inhibit dialogue. "UN Anglican Observer: "Our Anglican witness is becoming visible." "ACC "proper body" to consider Primates' request for eight Standing Committee members ACNS.
26 July 2010 - web link: Gitari, Njoya Dares Clerics for 'Honest' Debate On New Law
The clergy supporting the proposed Constitution are spoiling for an intellectual fight with their counterparts in the 'No' camp as the referendum campaigns enter the homestretch. Speaking at a news conference in Nairobi's Serena Hotel on Sunday, retired Archbishop David Gitari and controversial Presbyterian cleric Timothy Njoya dared their colleagues opposing the document to a debate on the contentious issues in the proposed Constitution. All Africa, 25 July 2010
25 July 2010 - web link: Presiding bishop preaches at St. Paul's Cathedral in London
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori challenged those attending Sung Eucharist at historic St. Paul's Cathedral here July 25 to be "ready, willing and able" to speak out and take action against the world's injustices and indignities". Matthew Davies, Episcopal Lifeonline, July 25, 2010
25 July 2010 - web link: Brides say 'I do' to a church wedding
Couples are returning to church for their weddings after more than a decade of decline in traditional services. By Jonathan Wynne-Jones, Sunday Telegraphh, 25 July 2010
25 July 2010 - web link: London buses will urge visiting Pope to 'ordain women now'
Pope Benedict will be greeted by buses carrying posters calling for the ordination of women during his visit to London in September. Ekklesia, 24 July 2010
25 July 2010 - web link: God doesn't do waste
God can redeem and recycle anything that we consider waste. Thats the bold claim of Dave Bookless, a CMS mission partner and leading Christian environmentalist, in a new book just published. CMS website, 25 July 2010
25 July 2010 - web link: British girls undergo horror of genital mutilation despite tough laws
Female circumcision will be inflicted on up to 2,000 British schoolgirls during the summer holidays leaving brutal physical and emotional scars. Yet there have been no prosecutions against the practice. By Tracy McVeigh and Tara Sutton, The Observer, 25 July 2010

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