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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
25 July 2010 - web link: Church minister to tweet Holy Communion to the faithful
A church minister is to conduct the first communion service on Twitter, the social networking site. By Jonathan Wynne-Jones, Telegraph, 24 Jul 2010
25 July 2010 - web link: Rogue preachers use 'witch' scares to abuse children
Police say unregulated ministers play on believers' superstitions to beat, starve, even kill youngsters. By Jonathan Owen, Indepenent on Sunday, 25 July 2010
24 July 2010 - web link: Anglican Communion Standing Committee Daily Bulletin Day 1
In brief "New ACC Articles of Association now replace the old unincorporated Constitution. "Canon Janet Trisk confirmed as the replacement to Ms Nomfundo Walaza. "Bp Ian Douglas continues to serve on Standing Committee "Representative elected to fill vacancy. "Committee agrees its official name is The Standing Committee. Fridays agenda included membership issues, recent developments in the Communion and reports from Chair Bp James Tengatenga and Secretary General Revd Canon Kenneth Kearon. ACNS 24 July 2010
24 July 2010 - web link: Strip bars, sessions in the pub, and a distinct dislike of bishops: The inner-city vicars who inspired BBC show 'Rev': post your views on Newswatch
Call me old-fashioned, but there is something startling about conducting an interview with three vicars and finding that two of them use the F-word in the course of our conversation. By Jenny Johnston, Mail Online, 23 July 2010
24 July 2010 - web link: Dr Rowan Williams: 'Two and a half cheers for the Big Society'
The Archbishop of Canterbury praised David Cameron's Big Society idea for moving away from Margaret Thatcher's "toxic" claim that there is no such thing as society. Heidi Blake. Daily Telegraph. 24 July 2010.
24 July 2010 - web link: Hankering to serve in Gulf Coast, missionaries at a loss
The phone calls keep coming at the United Methodist Committee on Relief offices in Washington as Christians are desperate to lend a hand in the face of the Gulf Coast oil spill. But the problem with this oil disaster, explained the Rev. Tom Hazelwood, who directs UMCOR's disaster response for the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean, is that his organization doesn't know what to tell the would-be missionaries. By Jessica Ravitz, CNN, 23 July 2010
24 July 2010 - web link: Church school bans football as kids copy World Cup cheats
A primary school in Britain has banned football after its pupils were found copying the cheating and fouling tactics displayed by international stars in the World Cup. As reported by Indian Interacts, 23 July 2010
24 July 2010 - web link: The enigma of St James
The identity of Saint James has been reinvented many times over two millennia, from Moor-slayer to Spaniard-killer to pilgrim. By Sophia Deboick, CiF, Guardian, 24 July 2010
24 July 2010 - web link: Traditionalists lament broken promises
THERE has been further reaction this week to the debate on women bishops at the General Synod in York, which left opponents to women bishops disﾭsatisfied (News, 16 July). By Ed Beaven, Church Times, 23 July 2010
23 July 2010 - web link: Mau Piailug
Pius Mau Piailug, master navigator, died on July 12th, aged 78 The Economist. 22 July 2010.
23 July 2010 - web link: Desmond Tutu, prayerful priest
Desmond Tutu is to withdraw from public life. We'll be all the poorer without his frenetic energy and thirst for justice. Colin Slee. Guardian Comment is Free. 23 July 2010.
23 July 2010 - web link: Life expectancy gap 'wider than in Great Depression'
The life expectancy inequality gap in Britain is greater than it was during the post-World War I slump and the Great Depression, a study suggests. Nick Triggle. BBC. 23 July 2010.
23 July 2010 - web link: MU tackles income drop to minimise cuts
THE Mothers' Union has experienced a sharp decline in income, which has left it with a deficit of more than ﾣ700,000, and threatens its overseas development work. The drop has been attributed to the decrease in revenue from investments because of the global financial crisis. Church Times. 23 July 2010.
23 July 2010 - web link: Nigeria: eight die after attack on church in Jos
MORE deaths have occurred after another outbreak of interreligious violence in the Jos region of the Plateau state of central Nigeria, it emerged this week. Ed Beavan. Church Times. 23 July 2010.
23 July 2010 - web link: Caveats in Christian welcome for the Big Society
Christian groups responded enﾭthuﾭsiastically to the Prime Ministers speech on the Governments Big Society programme this week, which laid out a larger place for voluntary groups in serving local communities. Ed Thornton. Church Times 23 July 2010.
22 July 2010 - web link: Archbishop of Canterbury's keynote address at Lutheran World Federation Assembly
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has delivered the keynote address at the 11th Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation in Stuttgart, Germany. Lambeth Palace Website. 22 July 2010.
22 July 2010 - web link: Errors and omissions accepted
A dispute about women priests, in which I was wrong about two facts, here corrected. I have been having a rather unsatisfactory correspondence with Andrew Goddard, a conservative evangelical, about my account of the schism which led to the Jeffrey John affair. Andrew Brown Guardian Comment is Free. 22 July 2010.
22 July 2010 - web link: Christians in Faisalabad on high alert after murder of two pastors
The Christian community in Faisalabad remains tense after the murder on Monday of two pastors accused of committing blasphemy.Christian Today 21 July 2010
22 July 2010 - web link: The 'big society' needs religion
The 'big society' will not work unless it is informed by religious ideas of free and reciprocal giving. Adrian Pabst. Guardian. Comment is Free. 21 July 2010.
22 July 2010 - web link: Tutu 'saddened' by Obama's decision to cut HIV/AIDS spending
Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town Desmond Tutu has called it "deeply distressing" that President Barack Obama has decided "to spend less than he promised to treat AIDS patients in Africa." Matthew Davies. Episcopal Lifeonline. 21 July 2010.
22 July 2010 - web link: The NS Profile: Rowan Williams
Jonathan Derbyshire. New Statesman. 19 July 2010.
22 July 2010 - web link: Benedict's Crusade
Can the Pope bring God back to Europe? Nick Spencer. Foreign Policy 20 July 2010.
21 July 2010 - web link: As thousands flee murder, rape and destruction of their homes, DRC Anglican pleads for more prayer
Thousands of people have been displaced and are pouring into towns in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo as an upsurge in violence in the Lubero and Beni territories takes its toll, writes Baliesima Kadukima Albert, Coordinator of Health and HIV/AIDS programmes for the Anglican Church of the Province of Congo. ACNS. 20 July 2010.
21 July 2010 - web link: Neil Collings: Visionary Dean of St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Peter Townsley's Obituary for the Dean of St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Independent. 21 July 2010.
21 July 2010 - web link: Bad translation makes fundamentalists of us all
Religious phrases are scattered liberally throughout Arabic languages. The secret to translating is not to take them literally. Marie Dhumieres. Guardian. 20 July 2010.
21 July 2010 - web link: Gove's bill spells segregation and tax-funded madrasas
The academies bill is casual law-making by arbitrary diktat that will fail the poorest and fuel the rise of faith schools. Polly Toynbee. Guardian. 20 July 2010.
21 July 2010 - web link: The Christian response to David Cameron's 'Big Society'
Prime Minister David Cameron launched his vision for a 'Big Society' today, a society in which we all do a little bit more for a little bit less. Here's what some Christians including Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali have to say about it. Christian Today. 19 July 2010.
21 July 2010 - web link: Hate laws leading to unfair prosecution of Christians, new report warns
Christians are being unfairly targeted by laws intended to prevent religious hate crimes, a new report from Civitas warns. Jenna Lyle. Christian Today. 20 July 2010.
20 July 2010 - web link: The Big Society: a genuine vision for Britain's future or just empty rhetoric?
Yesterday David Cameron laid out his flagship policy. Andy McSmith reads between the lines. Independent. 20 July 2010.
20 July 2010 - web link: SOUTH AFRICA: Current financial crisis is a moral one, says Tutu
The end of the Cold War led to the false hope that all humans would be treated equally, says Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Episcopal Lifeonline. 19 July 2010.
20 July 2010 - web link: Faith Communities in the 'Big Society'
Together with the Chief Rabbi and Archbishop of Westminster and leaders of other faiths, the Archbishop of Canterbury last Thursday hosted a discussion with the Secretary of State, Eric Pickles, and the Minister for Decentralisation, Greg Clark on the government's new scheme. Lambeth Palace. 17 July 2010.
20 July 2010 - web link: ﾣ500,000 Joint Cathedral Fabric Repair Fund launched
The Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England (CFCE) has welcomed a new fund of ﾣ500,000 for cathedral fabric repairs thanks to the Wolfson Foundation, a charity supporting excellence in the fields of science and medicine, health, education and the arts and humanities. C of E website. 19 July 2010.
20 July 2010 - web link: Church expresses "serious concern" at axing of secondary school re-building programme
The Church of Englands lead spokesperson on education issues, the Rt Revd John Saxbee, has written to Education Secretary Michael Gove to express his serious concern at the cancellation of the Building Schools for the Future programme in secondary schools. Cof E website. 19 July 2010.
20 July 2010 - web link: Amnesty accuses Sudan of brutal suppression
Torture, secret detentions and intimidation regularly used to silence critics of Khartoum, says human rights organisation. Xan Rice. Guardian. 19 July 2010.
19 July 2010 - web link: The days of suppressing Christians 'are over'vows Pickles
Eric Pickles has spoken of the crucial role that faith communities have to play in the Government's vision of a 'Big Society'. The Secretary of State made the comments at a meeting of faith leaders hosted yesterday by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams. Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks and the Archbishop of Westminster, Vincent Nichols, were also present. By Jenna Lyle, Christian Today 17 July 2010
19 July 2010 - web link: BBC defends Eastenders' controversial Christian plot
The BBC has been forced to deny that a plot involving a pastor in Eastenders is 'anti-Christian'. By Brian Hutt, Christian Today, 17 July 2010
19 July 2010 - web link: Michael Nazir-Ali: Burkas should not be worn where it compromises safety
The Sheikh of Al-Azhar, the late Dr Tantawi, famously, and provocatively made female students remove the face-veil in the classroom. This was a brave thing to do at the premier place of Sunni Muslim learning. Was he right to do it? By Michael Nazir-Ali, Telegraph, 17 July 2010
19 July 2010 - web link: Flak over 'The Shack'
William Paul Young's bestselling novel about a father's renewal of faith after suffering an unspeakable tragedy has spawned a tangle of lawsuits over royalties and even the book's authorship. LA Times, 13 July 2010
18 July 2010 - web link: Financial lifeline for cathedrals
Crumbling cathedrals facing costly repairs are to receive a financial lifeline from a leading charity. Jonathan Wynne-Jones. Sunday Telegraph 18 July 2010.
18 July 2010 - web link: Burka ban ruled out by immigration minister
Britain will not follow France by introducing a law banning women from wearing the burka, the immigration minister has ruled. Patrick Hennessy. Sunday Telegraph. 18 July 2010.
18 July 2010 - web link: Should Britain ban the burqa too?
The lower house of France's parliament voted 335 to 1 for a ban on veils covering the face. Observer Panel. Comment is Free 18 July 2010.
16 July 2010 - web link: Bishop Wright says church must challenge world's 'self-serving' notions
Bishop Tom Wright bid farewell to the Diocese of Durham on Tuesday night with a reminder to the Church to stand against political correctness and be the voice of justice for the poor and Gods creation. Christian Today. Jenna Lyle. 15 July 2010.
16 July 2010 - web link: Income could go through the roof by fixing solar panels
CHURCHES could raise millions of pounds each year by installing solar panels, British Gas has estimated. Solar panels on Anglican churches in Britain could net more than ﾣ20million a year, thanks to the Goverment's incentive scheme of 'feed-in' tariffs, which pay households and organisations for generating green electricity and selling it back to the national grid. Church Times. 16 July 2010.
16 July 2010 - web link: Traditionalists face threadbare future as Measure is passed
AFTER two emotional days of debate on women bishops, Synod members reactions ranged from joy to deep disappointment. Ed Beavan. Church Times 16 July 2010.
16 July 2010 - web link: NIGERIA: Homosexuality and pedophilia must be condemned, says primate
Anglican Archbishop Nicholas Okoh of Nigeria told reporters at a July 14 press conference that "same-sex marriage, pedophilia and all sexual pervasions [sic] should be roundly condemned." Matthew Davies. Episcopal Lifeonline. 15 July 2010.
15 July 2010 - web link: A Vatican PR catastrophe
A revision of Vatican rules yokes together women priests and child abuse. Andrew Brown on the latest statement from the Vatican on women priests. Guardian. Comment is free. 15 July 2010.
15 July 2010 - web link: Catholics angry as church puts female ordination on par with sex abuse
Women's groups describe Vatican's decision on female ordination as 'appalling'. John Hooper. Guardian. 15 July 2010.
15 July 2010 - web link: Vatican says women priests a 'crime against faith'
The ordination of women as Roman Catholic priests has been made a 'crime against the faith' by the Vatican and subject to discipline by its watchdog. Fiona Govan. Daily Telegraph. 15 July 2010.
15 July 2010 - web link: General Synod: comment roundup
Thinking Anglicans website lists a variety of articles on Synod by people who were actually there.
15 July 2010 - web link: Weddings made in cyberspace innovative website for planning church weddings is an online hit
An innovative way of planning a church wedding by web has been a surprise hit with couples. What began life as a pilot less than two years ago with a change in the law initiated by the Church - the Marriage Measure - is now at the heart of one-third of Church of England weddings, statistics suggest. Cof E website. 15 July 2010.
15 July 2010 - web link: Rowan on the government cuts
Rowan Williams claims the government's cuts will only work if there is a religious dimension to society. Andrew Brown on the Archbishop's interview with the New Statesman. Guardian. Cif. 15 July 2010
15 July 2010 - web link: The Archbishop of Canterbury on women in the Episcopate
The Lambeth Palace website contains the texts of the Archbishop's contributions to the debates at Synod and other recent addresses and statements he has made.
15 July 2010 - web link: Bishop of Norwich's letter to all clergy following General Synod
15 July 2010 - web link: Bishop of Oxford's diocesan letter re the vote on women bishops
14 July 2010 - web link: Life after Synod
Wrap-up on the York Synod. By John Martin, Living Church, 13 July 2010
14 July 2010 - web link: Couples allowed to marry in any church
Couples will now be able to marry in any church of their choosing without having a strong connection to the parish after the Church of England agreed to relax the rules. Jonathan Wynnne-Jones. Daily Telegraph.13 July 2010.
14 July 2010 - web link: A price put on this head
The outrage obscured the facts of a 'ﾣ200k' teacher's pay. In Deptford, we know he's worth every penny. Darryl Chamberlain. Guardian. Cif. 14 July 2010.
14 July 2010 - web link: Opponents of women bishops are part of the church too
Traditionalists were assured their views on women bishops would be respected. It's a promise that should be kept. Rod Thomas. Guardian. Comment is Free. Tuesday 13 July 2010.
14 July 2010 - web link: General Synod - What actually happened?
The Bishop of London's letter about the last group of sessions of General Synod.Diocese of London, Ministry Matters. 14 July 2010.
14 July 2010 - web link: Britain's debt: The untold story
The true scale of Britain's national indebtedness was laid bare by the Office for National Statistics yesterday: almost ﾣ4 trillion, or ﾣ4,000bn, about four times higher than previously acknowledged. Sean O'Brady. Independent. 14 July 2010
13 July 2010 - web link: General Synod - Summary of business conducted on Tuesday 13th July 2010
13 July 2010 - web link: The Bishop of Ebbsfleet's Pastoral Letter - August 2010.
The Bishop of Ebbsfleet's reflection on the July meeting of General Synod and its decisions on women bishops. 13 July 2010.
13 July 2010 - web link: Archbishop Orombi's Message to the Nation after the bomb blasts of July 11th
I learned, with great shock, of the bomb blasts that went off at Kyadondo Rugby Club and Ethiopian Restaurant in Kabalagala, killing and injuring many innocent people who had converged to watch the World Cup Final on Sunday night. ACNS. 13 July 2010
13 July 2010 - web link: UK's ethnic minority numbers 'to rise to 20% by 2051'
Ethnic minorities are set to make up a fifth of the UK population in 40 years, a University of Leeds study predicts. BBC 13 July 2010
13 July 2010 - web link: General Synod - Summary of business conducted on Monday afternoon 12th July 2010
13 July 2010 - web link: General Synod - Summary of business conducted on Monday morning 12th July 2010
13 July 2010 - web link: 'Desperately difficult' to keep Church together over women bishops
The Archbishop of Canterbury admitted today that it will be 'desperately difficult' to keep the Church of England unified in light of its schismatic vote on women bishops. Jerome Taylor. Independent. 13 July 2010.
13 July 2010 - web link: Church of England advances plans for women bishops
Legislation passes with minor amendments, heads to dioceses for approval. Episcopal Lifeonline Matthew Davies, July 12, 2010
13 July 2010 - web link: High time for women bishops
The church has always had a problem with women, but we can now hope that the last obstacles to equality are being removed. Sally Barnes. Guardian. Comment is Free. 13 July 2010.
13 July 2010 - web link: Anglican traditionalists left to consider options after vote on women bishops
Some remain convinced they can influence final ballot in 2012 while others consider Catholic or overseas exit strategy. Riazat Butt. Guardian. Tuesday 13 July 2010.
12 July 2010 - web link: Synod Approves Plan for Women Bishops
by John Martin, The Living Church site, 12 July 2010
12 July 2010 - web link: Women bishops bid passes key hurdle
Press Association, 12 July 2010
12 July 2010 - web link: John Martin reports from General Synod at York for The Living Church
by John Martin, The Living Church, 11 July 2010 [do also read the earlier Living Church reports by John Martin, media secretary of Fulcrum, and look out for his report from today, Monday]
12 July 2010 - web link: Archbishop warns against delay over women bishops
'After a fragile truce is reached, Rowan Williams says dropping the issue into the 'difficult basket' is not an option', by Riazat Butt, The Guardian online, 12 July 2010
12 July 2010 - web link: Women bishops can be created, Church of England rules
The Church of England's ruling synod has decided that women bishops should be created. BBC Monday 12 July 2010.
12 July 2010 - web link: Text of Archbishop of Canterbury's statement to General Synod on Monday concerning debate on women bishops
'Mention was made on Saturday during the debate of the possibility of some presidential reaction to where we are in the process. After conversation over the weekend with many people from different stances within the Synod, it seemed right to say something this morning.' Archbishop of Canterbury's site, Monday 12 July 2010
12 July 2010 - video link: video of Tom Wright's valedictory speech at General Synod, 12 July 2010
by Ruth Gledhill, YouTube, 12 July 2010
12 July 2010 - web link: A divided church faces its darkest hour
By rejecting a compromise over women bishops, the General Synod has plunged the Anglican Church into crisis. Jonathan Wynne-Jones. Daily Telegraph. Monday 12 July 2010.
12 July 2010 - web link: General Synod urged to unite as issue of women bishops divides Church of England
Evangelicals seek urgent talks with archbishops after compromise measures rejected. Riazat Butt. Guardian. 12 July 2010.
12 July 2010 - web link: Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani will not be stoned to death - for the time being
Senior official says Iran may still execute her by stoning or another method 'whenever the judiciary chief deems it expedient'. Ian Black. Guardian. 12 July 2010
12 July 2010 - web link: Schism might be a better option
Independent editorial on Synod vote on women bishops. Independent. Monday 12 July 2010
12 July 2010 - web link: Church on brink of schism as synod votes for women bishops
As the votes flickered up on the digital screen hanging inappropriately above the Archbishop of Canterbury it became slowly clear that the Church of England was being rent asunder. Jerome Taylor. Independent. Monday 12 Juy 2010
12 July 2010 - web link: Humiliation for Archbishop as Church rejects his last ditch compromise on women bishops
The Archbishop of Canterbury suffered a humiliating blow yesterday after his efforts to force through a last ditch compromise on women bishops was rejected. Jonathan Petre. Daily Mail. 11 July 2010
11 July 2010 - web link: Women bishops: what God would want
If Rowan Williams resolves the row over women bishops, the Church of England can give society a lesson in co-existence. Una Kroll. Guardian. Comment is Free. 11 July 2010.
11 July 2010 - web link: General Synod - Summary of business conducted on Sunday afternoon11th July 2010
11 July 2010 - web link: The triumph of Anglican women
The General Synod's rejection of compromise on women bishops is historic. There's no return from here. Andrew Brown. Guardian Comment is Free. 11 July 2010.
11 July 2010 - web link: Pope's visit could cost Britain more than ﾣ20m
The budget for Pontiff's four-day visit is spiralling out of control with an estimated taxpayers' bill for the trip expected to rise well beyond the original ﾣ8m figure.Brian Brady, Independent on Sunday. 11 July 2010
11 July 2010 - web link: The C of E will die if it shuts out gays and women
Am I a believer? Yes. Educated at a church school, like half the population, I'm a part-time member of the C of E - turning up to weddings, christenings and funerals, the Christmas carol service, and maybe harvest festival. But our church seems to be turning into a reactionary club I'm not sure I want to be part of, a battle ground where senior clergy behave appallingly to each other, all in the name of religion. Janet Street-Porter. Independent on Sunday 11 July 2010.
11 July 2010 - web link: Women bishops row renews fears of Anglican church split
Women bishops row renews fears of Anglican church split. Emily Dugan. Independent on Sunday 11 July 2010.
10 July 2010 - web link: Church of England faces crisis as Synod rejects concession on women bishops
'New concessions to Anglican traditionalists, proposed by Rowan Williams and John Sentamu, rejected by clergy', by Riazat Butt, Observer, 10 July 2010
10 July 2010 - web link: Split looms for Church over women bishops
The embattled Archbishop of Canterbury has suffered a devastating blow to his hopes of averting a split in the Church of England over the introduction of women bishops. Jonathan Wynne-Jones. Daily Telegraph. 10 July 2010
10 July 2010 - web link: CofE: Priests defeat Archbishops proposals on women bishops
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have failed in their bid to see through a compromise amendment to legislation on women bishops that would have allowed a male and female bishop to have co-ordinate jurisdiction. Maria MacKay. Christian Today.Saturday 10 July 2010
10 July 2010 - web link: Blind pursuit of profit must end, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of York has hit out at the selfish pursuit of profit and called for a return to the pursuit of social justice and generosity as a means to building a truly wealthy nation, addressing the Church of Englands General Synod in York today. Maria Mackay. Christian Today. 10 July 2010
10 July 2010 - web link: General Synod - Summary of business conducted on Afternoon session ofSaturday 10th July 2010
10 July 2010 - web link: General Synod - Summary of business conducted on Morning Session Saturday 10th July 2010
10 July 2010 - web link: Church of England faces crisis as Synod rejects concession on women bishops
New concessions to Anglican traditionalists, proposed by Rowan Williams and John Sentamu, rejected by clergy. Riazat Butt. Guardian. 10 July 2010.
10 July 2010 - web link: Women bishop row compromise plan fails in synod vote
A bid by two of the Church of England's most senior clerics to avert a split over women bishops has narrowly failed. BBC Saturday 10 July 2010.
10 July 2010 - web link: Live audio feed of General Synod of the Church of England
Premier Christian Radio, 10 July 2010
10 July 2010 - web link: Live update page on General Synod debate on Women in the Episcopate
Thinking Anglicans, 10 July 2010
10 July 2010 - web link: Anglican rebels meet to discuss Catholic defection
Church of England clergy will tomorrow meet a senior Roman Catholic bishop to discuss conversion on the very day the General Synod attempts to reach a compromise over the ordination of women as bishops, the issue at the heart of their possible defection. Riazat Butt. Guardian. 9 July 2010
10 July 2010 - web link: 'Don't forget us,' say Zimbabwean Christians
Courageous Anglicans are the victims of Zimbabwe's forgotten persecution. Bishop Brian Castle. Comment is Free. Guardian. Saturday 10 July 2010.
10 July 2010 - web link: General Synod - Summary of business conducted on Friday 9th July 2010 PM
09 July 2010 - web link: Media literacy: Lesson 1
Nick Baines, Bishop of Croydon, analyses media reporting re appointment of next Bishop of Southwark. Nick Bainesblog. 7 July 2010.
09 July 2010 - web link: Jeffrey John was not the favourite
The stories about Jeffrey John's nomination as bishop of Southwark are mischief-making based on ignorance. Nick Baines. Guardian Cif. Friday 9 July 2010.
09 July 2010 - web link: Churches and schools protecting thousands of youngsters from human trafficking during World Cup
Thousands of children in South Africa have been protected from human traffickers during the Football World Cup thanks to holiday clubs set up by the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. ACNS. Friday 9 July 2010
09 July 2010 - web link: Archbishop of Canterbury accused of second 'betrayal' of gay cleric
Dr Rowan Williams was said by some in the Anglican Communion of abandoning his former liberal credentials by failing to vote for Dr Jeffrey John as the next Bishop of Southwark. Martin Beckford.Daily Telegraph. 9 July 2010.
09 July 2010 - web link: Jeffrey John considered for Southwark but rejected, leaks say
A RUMOUR that the Dean of St Albans, the Very Revd Dr Jeffrey John, was being considered as the next Bishop of Southwark provoked a strong reaction from conservatives in the diocese this week. Church Times. 9 July 2010
09 July 2010 - web link: Rowan Williams under siege over gay bishop veto
David Cameron urged to consider appointing cleric blocked by church committee. Stephen Bates. Guardian. 9 July 2010.
09 July 2010 - web link: Church divided over gay rights: new fears of schism and anguish for archbishop
For the second time in seven years, evangelical forces marshalled against Jeffrey John, gay former friend - and perhaps nemesis - of Rowan Williams. By Riazat Butt, Stephen Bates, Guardian, 9 July 2010
09 July 2010 - web link: Gay clergyman blocked from becoming bishop
Jeffrey John barred from becoming Bishop of Southwark - the second time that he has failed to be appointed to such a senior position following a row over his sexuality. By Riazatt Butt, Guardian, 9 July 2010
09 July 2010 - web link: Issue of women bishops threatens church again
If anyone wanted a glimpse of the difficulty in keeping the Church of England together, they needed only to look at Dr Rowan Williams the last time the General Synod voted on women bishops: after hours of fractious debate inside York University's Central Hall in summer 2008, the Archbishop of Canterbury had his head in his hands. By Jerome Taylor, Independent, 9 July 2010
09 July 2010 - web link: Women-bishops amendments before Synod run to 37 pages
WHETHER the General Synod throws a lifeline to traditionalists this weekend or not, a 37-page notice paper will be the members' lifeline as they tackle the clause-by-clause revision of the draft women-bishops legislation. By Glyn Paflin, Church Times, 9 July 2010
09 July 2010 - web link: Jeffrey John and the global Anglican schism: a potted history
A potted history of the gay debate in the Anglican Communion. By Andrew Brown, Guardian, 7 July 2010
08 July 2010 - web link: Media Literacy: Lesson 1
Bp Nick Baines offers some timely and much needed textual criticism of the recent CNC media coverage. Blog link
08 July 2010 - web link: SUDAN: After referendum, church leaders want protection
Southern Sudan Christians say separation from the north of Africa's biggest country will be "beautiful." But Christian leaders in the country are warning of a backlash if the 2011 referendum results in independence from the north and are urging protection for Christians in the country.Fredrick Nzwili. ENS on Episcopal lifeonline. 7 July 2010.
08 July 2010 - web link: Cleric battling to save rainforest from loggers fights expulsion
Hero to Amazon tribes is ordered out after 20 years of campaigning against oil giants.Jerome Taylor. Independent. Thursday, 8 July 2010.
07 July 2010 - web link: Jeffrey John rejected as next bishop of Southwark
New leak in the Southwark saga. By Jonathan-Wynne Jones. Telegraph Online, 7 July 2010
07 July 2010 - web link: Yasmin Alibhai-Brown: 7/7: the aftermath of tragedy
Five years ago, bombers struck at the heart of British society. But what that terrible day revealed was the depth of our tolerance. Independent Wednesday 7 July 2010.
07 July 2010 - web link: Mealtimes religiously observed
Generations of accumulated wisdom concerning eating and drinking, feasting and fasting are at the heart of many of the world's religions. Alain de Botton. Guardian Cif. Wednesday 7 July 2010.
07 July 2010 - web link: Eight Christians killed in Nigerian Muslim attacks
Incidents in the Kaduna and Plateau regions last weekend. Persecution Alert Circle, 6 July 2010
07 July 2010 - web link: The Authentic Bonhoeffer
Eric Metaxas explains how the German theologian lived a life worth examining. Interview by Collin Hansen, Christianity Today, 1 July 2010
07 July 2010 - web link: Lausanne launches multilingual conversation among evangelicals
Cape Town 2010: The Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelisation, is now only 100 days away. Marking this milestone is the launch of The Lausanne Global Conversation in eight languages. This enables evangelicals from all continents to prepare for the Congress, which will be streamed online. Christian Today, 5 July 2010
07 July 2010 - web link: Pentecostal Emerges as New President of the Christian Association of Nigeria
Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, on Monday emerged the new President of the umbrella body of Christians in Nigeria, the influential Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the first Pentecostal president in the 34-year history of the association. All Africa, 7 July 2010
07 July 2010 - web link: Archbishop Nichols addresses cost, opportunities of Pope's UK visit
As details for the upcoming Papal visit to the United Kingdom continue to be announced, Archbishop Vincent Nichols of Westminster recently discussed some of the opportunities that will be available for the people of England to follow the Pope on his trip. Catholic News Agency, 7 July 2010
07 July 2010 - web link: Channel 4 rescues the God slot
The new Channel 4 series of religious and ethical meditations breathes life into a stale format. By Jonathan Bartley, CiF Guardian, 6 July 2010
07 July 2010 - web link: Exposed: The truth about Israel's land grab in the West Bank
As President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet, a report reveals 42 per cent of territory is controlled by settlers. Catrina Stewart and David Usborne. Independent. 7 July 2010.
06 July 2010 - web link: ACC Standing Committee: five things that should be done now
The Communion can hardly tolerate another year like the last one. It is essential that the Communion have structures that work in the midst of ongoing crises in several churches of the Communion. The corrosive effect we spoke of a year ago must now be addressed as a matter of urgency. By Christopher Seitz, Philip Turner, Ephraim Radner, Mark McCall. ACI, 4 July 2010
06 July 2010 - web link: North Korean killed for spreading Gospel
Like most North Koreans, Son Jong Nam knew next to nothing about Christianity when he fled to neighboring China in 1998. Eleven years later, he died back in North Korea in prison, reportedly tortured to death for trying to spread the Gospel in his native land, armed with 20 bibles and 10 cassette tapes of hymns. He was 50. AP, 6 July 2010
06 July 2010 - web link: Troubled times for Malawi's Anglicans
The Diocese of Lake Malawi consecrates a new bishop, sequal to five years of splits and controversy. By Petroc Trelawny, BBC
05 July 2010 - web link: Be Very Careful Before you object to Dr John
I cannot speak for those who would support the appointment, but I want to urge those who might oppose it to think very carefully before they object, for the situation is nothing like as straightforward as might be assumed. John Richardson - The Ugley Vicar. 3 July 2010.
05 July 2010 - web link: Rowan turns rough
Is Rowan Williams finally getting tough? And is he doing so with the right people? Paul Handley. Guardian. Comment is Free. Monday 5 July 2010.
04 July 2010 - web link: Anglican breakaway church faces budget, unity tests
When the Anglican Church in North America was launched last year, its founders were clear on what they didn't want to be: the Episcopal Church that they had left. G. Jeffrey MacDonald, Religion News Service, 3 July 2010
04 July 2010 - web link: Should women ever be bishops?
It's an issue which could result in schism and put. By Emma John, The Observer, 4 July 2010
03 July 2010 - web link: David Livingstone's last letters deciphered
Victorian explorer's illness and despair brought to light by ground-breaking project to restore ageing documents. UTV News, 2 July 2010
03 July 2010 - web link: Avoid posturing and easy words, Conference is urged
Ed Thornton reports from the Methodist Conference in Portsmouth. Church Times, 2 July 2010
03 July 2010 - web link: Tributes to Cardinal Walter Kasper
The head of the Catholic Churchs ecumenical affairs office Cardinal Walter Kasper retired from his post Thursday, making way for his successor, Bishop Kurt Koch. By Aaron J Leichman, Christian Post, 3 July 2010
03 July 2010 - web link: Gay cleric in line to become bishop in Church of England
An openly-homosexual cleric has been nominated to become a senior bishop, in a move that threatens to provoke a damaging split in the Church of England. By Jonathan Wynne-Jones, Telegraph, 3 July, 2010
03 July 2010 - web link: South African church takes on rival vuvuzela makers
South Africa's "Shembe church" says that a deal between it and a manufacturer is about to be finalised over the trademark rights to the vuvuzela, a horn whose trumpeting sound has grabbed headlines through its use during the soccer World Cup. Hans Pienaar. ENI. 1 July 2010
02 July 2010 - web link: UK attempt to ban the burqa would be disproportionate and intolerant
Tory MP Philip Hollobone's introduction of a bill to prohibit wearing of the burqa has little chance of becoming law. Michael White. Guardian. Thursday 1 July 2010.
02 July 2010 - web link: Standing Committee membership, resignations confirmed by Anglican Communion Office
The Anglican Communion Office has announced that two new members will serve on the Standing Committee beginning with the July 23-27 meeting in London: Bishop Paul Sarker, moderator of the Church of Bangladesh and bishop of Dhaka; and the Rev. Canon Janet Trisk, rector of the parish of St. David, Prestbury, in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. A fuller report than the ACNS statement. Matthew Davies, Episcopal Lifeonline. Friday 2 July 2010.
02 July 2010 - web link: Two new members to be welcomed onto the Standing Committee of the Anglican Communion
The forthcoming Standing Committee meeting will welcome two new members from Asia and Africa: Bp Paul Sarker (Moderator of the Church of Bangladesh and Bishop of Dhaka) and Revd Canon Janet Trisk of South Africa (Rector of the Parish of St David, Prestbury in Pietermaritzburg, in the Diocese of Natal). ACNS Friday 2 July 2010.
02 July 2010 - web link: BURUNDI: Archbishop Bernard Ntahoturi to serve as primate for five more years
Archbishop Bernard Ntahoturi has been chosen unanimously by his fellow bishops in the Anglican Church of Burundi to serve as primate for a further five years. Episcopal News Service. 1 July 2010.
02 July 2010 - web link: Church of England looks to attract more ethnic minority Christians
Initiatives come amid claims of south Asian Christians feeling unwelcome in mainstream congregations. Riazat Butt. Guardian. 1 July 2010.
02 July 2010 - web link: 'No row' over new Speaker's Chaplain
THE Dean of Westminster, the Very Revd Dr John Hall, has dismissed reports of a dispute between the Abbey and the Speaker of the House of Commons over the appointment of the new Speaker's Chaplain as 'absurd and untrue'.Church Times. 2 July 2010.
02 July 2010 - web link: Church schools 'under threat' from Academies Bill
THE Church of England was warned last week that, unless there are further amendments, its 140-year-old partnership with the Government over schools could be ended by the new Academies Bill. Margaret Holness. Church Times. 2 July 2010.
01 July 2010 - web link: Kenya: Church Leader Calls for Prayers Towards Referendum
The Anglican Church of Kenya, Archbishop Eliud Wabukhala has said that beginning Thursday July 1 the Anglicans will set aside time in every service to pray for the country and the forthcoming referendum in August 4. All Africa, 1 July 2010
01 July 2010 - web link: Church of Mexico Adopts Anglican Covenant
The Anglican Church of Mexico, which was part of the Episcopal Church until 1995, has become the first province to adopt the Anglican Covenant. The province adopted the Covenant during its sixth General Synod, which met June 11-12 in Mexico City. Living Church, 30 June 2010
01 July 2010 - web link: New wine in old church buildings
All over the country small churches are growing while the large buildings that once housed them decay. By Alex Klaushofer, CiF Guardian, 30 June 2010
01 July 2010 - web link: Religions should not compete for power
The call for peace at the heart of most religions contrasts with the way they behave as competing communities. By Maggi Dawn, CiF Guardian, 1 July 2010
01 July 2010 - web link: Couple repair bells for their own wedding
A City banker and his fiancee travelled more than 300 miles each weekend to repair the broken bells at an village church so they could be rung on their wedding day. Daily Telegraph. Thursday 1 July 2010
01 July 2010 - web link: Black woman Chaplain to Commons denies 'political correctness' claims
The black woman vicar appointed Chaplain to the House of Commons has said that she abhors the suggestion that she was chosen because of political correctness. Martin Beckford. Daily Telegraph. Wednesday 30 June 2010.
01 July 2010 - web link: Government called to continue financial support for places of worship
English Heritage has called upon the Government to continue a major grant scheme to help places of worship struggling with costly repairs. Jenna Lyle. Christian Today. Wednesday, 30 June 2010.
01 July 2010 - web link: Archbishop seeks prayers ahead of crunch debate on women bishops
The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of his desire to see women ordained as bishops in the Church of England in a way that does not 'violently disrupt' the common life of the Church. Maria MacKay. Christian Today. Wednesday, 30 June 2010.
01 July 2010 - web link: Governance according to Tony Blair
Tony Blair, the former prime minister, came to the Institute for Government on Monday to give 10 lessons from his decade in office. He was asked to address "governance" rather than "government". Andreas Whittam Smith reports and comments on the meeting. Independent. Thursday, 1 July 2010.

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