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 31 May 2012 - web link
Alternative perspectives on the Jubilee
Despite the fact that the Queen is Supreme Governor of the Church of England, Christianitys relationship with monarchy is complex. By Bernadette Meaden, Ekklesia, 31 May 2012.
 31 May 2012 - web link
Ignorant officials sidelining religion, warns Archbishop of Canterbury
A generation of local bureaucrats has attempted to sideline religion from public life out of simple ignorance of British history, the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams warned. John Bingham Daily Telegraph 30 May 2012
 31 May 2012 - web link
Outline Timetable for Church of England General Synod July 6-10
 31 May 2012 - web link
Investment: Putting your money where your mission is
Ethical investment has grown enormously in recent years and is now central to many charities' policies - but some large ones believe it will damage their financial returns. David Ainsworth examines the state of play. Third Sector, 29 May 2012
 30 May 2012 - web link
Church school pupils pen prayers to celebrate Diamond Jubilee
Prayers composed by young children at an inner city Church of England primary school are being used up and down the country as part of the Queen's diamond jubilee celebrations. Church of England website 29 May 2012.
 29 May 2012 - web link
The West is horrified by children's slaughter now. Soon we'll forget
The Algerian FLN regime got away with it, after 200,000 dead - compared to the mere 10,000 killed so far in Syria's war. Robert Fisk. Independent. 29 May 2012.
 29 May 2012 - web link
Christian sues NHS over 'totalitarian' stance on abortion
A Christian mental health worker who was sacked over her opposition to abortion is suing the NHS accusing it of having a 'dangerously totalitarian' approach to dissent on the issue. John Bingham Daily Telegraph 28 May 2012
 29 May 2012 - web link
Gay marriage: Archbishop warns of 'damaging consequences' for society
Same sex marriages could sever the 'bonds' which hold society together, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales said. JOhn Bingham. Daily Telegraph 28 May 2012
 29 May 2012 - web link
'Vatileaks' scandal widens as pope's butler vows to help investigators
Paolo Gabriele says he will co-operate over confidential documents allegedly found at his home Associate Press in Guardian. 28 May 2012
 28 May 2012 - web link
A Nettle the Church of England Can't Seem to Grasp
I made a promise a while ago that I would only write about women bishops twice - once when our Diocesan Synod debated the issue and once when General Synod debates it. So, in preparation for the General Synod debate in July, here goes! Archdeacon Janeth Henderson's blog. 27 May 2012.
 28 May 2012 - web link
Archbishop selection panel 'dominated by liberals'
The panel chosen to appoint the next Archbishop of Canterbury is facing claims that it is dominated by clerics who reject orthodox teaching. Edward Malnick. Daily Telegraph. 27 May 2012
 28 May 2012 - web link
Archbishop of Canterbury: who'll get the impossible job?
Peter Stanford untangles the intrigues and rivalries in the race to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury Daily Telegraph 28 May 2012
 28 May 2012 - web link
Church of England: archbishop's move
From Thomas Becket to Rowan Williams, what the long history of troublesome priests indicates is that the obligations of office can transform its holder Guardian Editorial. 28 May 2012.
 26 May 2012 - web link
New plaques commemorate Hudson Taylor
Two heritage plaques have been placed at the site of James Hudson Taylors birthplace in Barnsley. Taylor is revered the world over as the founder of the China Inland Mission, today called OMF International. Christian Today, 22 May 2012
 26 May 2012 - web link
Cono Sur rejects election of Bishop of Uruguay
House of Bishops declines to ratify the election of Michael Pollesel. Anglican Ink, 25 May 2012
 25 May 2012 - web link
Women bishops: Statement from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have issued a joint explanatory statement about the amendments made to the Women Bishops legislation. 25th May 2012
 25 May 2012 - web link
Police letter suggests St Paul's misled public over Occupy eviction
The City of London Police Commissioner has revealed that St Paul's Cathedral gave the police permission to forcibly remove Occupy protesters from the cathedral steps. This contradicts claims made by the cathedral authorities. By staff writers, Ekklesia, 25 May 2012
 25 May 2012 - web link
Prayer relay mirrors Olympic torch trip
A 70-DAY prayer relay, which is following the Olympic torch on its tour round the country, has comﾭpleted its first week. Church Times. 25 May 2012
 25 May 2012 - web link
Dr Sentamu challenged over his views on gay marriages
THE introduction of same-sex marriage would 'force unjustified change on the rest of the nation',the Archbishop of York, Dr Sentamu, said last week. Ed Thornton. Church Times. 25 May 2012
 25 May 2012 - web link
Principal on 'leave of absence' after more redundancies
WYCLIFFE HALL, the Evangelical theological college in Oxford, was tight-lipped this week about the sudden departure of its Principal, the Revd Dr Richard Turnbull. Rumours started circulating about his absence on Friday. The colleges council finally issued a statement late on Wednesﾭday afternoon to assert that he had not been dismissed. Gavin Drake. Church Times. 25 May 2012
 23 May 2012 - web link
Gay marriage: Advertising watchdog accused of bias over chairman's campaign video
The Advertising Standards Agency has been accused of bias after its chairman publicly campaigned for gay marriage while it has placed advertisements from opponents of a change in the law under investigation. John Bingham. Daily Telegraph. 22 May 2012
 22 May 2012 - web link
House of Bishops approves Women Bishops Legislation
Church of England site, 21 May 2012
 22 May 2012 - web link
The Bishop of Coventry: If we can forgive, we will always have hope
By John Bingham, The Daily Telegraph, 22 May 2012
 21 May 2012 - web link
Church growth research teams announced
Research Teams have been appointed to start work on an 18-month project on church growth, supported by funding set aside by the Archbishops' Council and the Church Commissioners for research and development (2011-13). Church of England website. 21 May 2012
 21 May 2012 - web link
Why I want all our children to read the King James Bible
The good book should be read as a great work of literature  but it is not a guide to morality, as the education secretary Michael Gove would have us believe Richard Dawkins. Guardian. 19 May 2012
 21 May 2012 - web link
Church office reportedly closed down in Sudan
The offices of the Sudan Council of Churches (SCC) and relief organisation Sudan Aid, both in the Darfur region, have reportedly been closed down by the Sudanese government without warning. Observers suspect Sudan's reported war on religious minorities, specifically Christians, may have been motivation for the closures. By Luiza Oleszczuk, Christian Post, 21 May 2012
 21 May 2012 - web link
Baptist denominations move towards merger
There are plans to merge Wales two Baptist denominations. By Gethin Russell-Jones, Christian Today, 21 May 2012
 20 May 2012 - web link
Richard Dawkins the arch-atheist backs Michael Gove's free Bible plan
Author of The God Delusion says providing free Bibles to state schools is justified by its impact on the English language. Guardian, 19 May 2012
 19 May 2012 - web link
New Hampshire diocese elects Robert Hirschfeld as bishop coadjutor
Gay candidate fails. Election requires just one ballot. ENS, 19 May 2012
 19 May 2012 - web link
Results of House of Bishops' election for CNC
The Bishop of Gloucester the Rt Revd Michael Perham and the Bishop of Carlisle the Rt Revd James Newcome have been voted onto the Crown Nominations Commission, CNC, the body that will nominate the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Church of England website. 17 May 2012
 19 May 2012 - web link
Government agrees ﾣ30 million extra to resolve VAT concerns
The Church of England has welcomed today's agreement with the Government over the future funding of alterations and repairs to its 12,500 listed buildings, which will provide ﾣ30 million a year extra money. This is on top of the ﾣ12 million already in the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme (LPWGS). Church of England website. 17 May 2012
 19 May 2012 - web link
'Send your Holy Spirit to light up our lives' - Torch Relay prayers released
Two new prayers, released today at www.olympics.churchofengland.org, are to 'accompany' the Torch Relay on its tour of England. They will be used by many of the CofE's 16,000 churches publicly as the Torch makes its 70-day tour of the nation, travelling within an hour of 95 per cent of people in the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey. Church of England website. 18 May 2012
 19 May 2012 - web link
US gun culture is at our door: we dare not be complacent
Inner-city violence breeds inner-city violence; and then desensitisation can creep up on a place - our place Giles Fraser. Guardian 18 May 2012
 19 May 2012 - web link
This bookseller deserved his incitement to terrorism conviction
I was a witness in Ahmed Faraz's trial - this is the first time anyone involved has spoken about what really happened Matthew Tariq Wilkinson. Guardian 18 May 2012
 19 May 2012 - web link
Redefining marriage to include same-sex couples would benefit nobody
I object to same-sex marriage because I believe in social pluralism, not fancy-free individualism John Sentamu. Guardian. 17 May 2012
 18 May 2012 - web link
Marketing Martyrs: Does Iranian Pastor's Theology Impact Advocacy on His Behalf?
Youcef Nadarkhani's beliefs raises strategic questions. Ken Walker, Christianity Today, 17 May 2012
 18 May 2012 - web link
Church talks with News Corp directors
THE Church Commissioners are engaged in board-level dialogue with Rupert Murdochs News Corporation, in which they hold shares worth ﾣ3.9 million. By Ed Thornton, Church Times, 18 May 2012
 18 May 2012 - web link
Church of England welcomes money to offset VAT on alterations
The Church of England has welcomed a ﾣ30m government offer to fund alterations and repairs to the Church's 12,500 listed buildings. BBC, 18 May 2012
 18 May 2012 - web link
How Will Anglicans React if N.H. Episcopalians Elect Another Gay Bishop?
On May 19, about 200 clergy and elected delegates will cast their vote by secret ballot to choose a replacement for the current bishop, the retiring Gene Robinson, who is also gay. If a second gay man is elected to the post, the selection will likely reverberate through the staunchly conservative arms of the Anglican Communion. By Megan Gibson, Time USA editon, 17 May 17, 2012
 17 May 2012 - web link
Dr John Sentamu: gay marriage plans are for 'emotional need' not righting injustice
Plans to introduce same-sex marriage have only been tabled to meet an emotional need not to right an injustice, the Archbishop of York argues today. John Bingham. 17 May 2012
 17 May 2012 - web link
Money becomes new church battleground
Conservative evangelical churches threaten to withhold cash from pro-gay and liberal 'heretics' Andrew Brown. Guardian 16 March 2012
 16 May 2012 - web link
Nadarkhani thanks supporters in open letter
Iranian Christian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who has become the face of religious persecution throughout the world after being arrested for his beliefs in Oct. 2009, has issued a letter to persecution aid group Present Truth Ministries (PTM). CHristian Today 14 May 2012
 16 May 2012 - web link
UK parliamentarians hear plight of Christian women
Revelations about the scale of hate crimes against Christian women in Pakistan and Egypt are to be the subject of a meeting in parliament today. Christian Today. 15 May 2012
 16 May 2012 - web link
A multifaith Songs of Praise? Not on my watch says BBC religion chief
Songs of Praise is to remain Christian despite calls for it to be turned it into a multifaith programme, the BBC's first Muslim head of religion has pledged. John Bingham. Daily Telegraph. 15 May 2012
 15 May 2012 - web link
Episcopal and Catholic bishops ready to "do all in their power" to realise an end to war
Episcopal and Catholic bishops from South Sudan have said that together they 'stand committed to do all in [their] power' to realise an end to war between Sudan and South Sudan. Following a three-day meeting in Yei, South Sudan, lead by Archbishop Paulino Lukudu Loro and Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul, the 14 bishops issued a 'Message of Peace' which laid out their hopes and plans for an end to conflict. ACNS 14 May 2012
 15 May 2012 - web link
Zimbabwe: Gandiya Faction Constructs Own Anglican Churches
THE Anglican Church of the Province of Central Africa (CPCA) has started buying land to build new churches as the property wrangle with ex-communicated Bishop Nolbert Kunonga continues. By Jennifer Dube, The Standard/All Africa, 12 May 2012
 15 May 2012 - web link
Dalai Lama's sadness when the 'mature, sensible and law-abiding' English rioted
The Dalai Lama has spoken of his shock and amazement at the riots which gripped English cities last year. Telegraph, 15 May 2010
 15 May 2012 - web link
BBC expresses regret over suggestion Sikhism is 'made up of other religions'
The BBC has expressed regret to Sikhs over comments on a radio discussion suggesting that their faith is made up of other religions such as Islam and Hinduism. Telegraph, 15 May 2012
 15 May 2012 - web link
Queen 'should remain Defender of the Faith' - BBC poll
Almost 80% of people in England support a religious role for the Queen, a BBC poll suggests. BBC, 15 May 2012
 14 May 2012 - web link
New bishop for Anglicans here - Rev Rennis Ponniah
The Anglican church has chosen a new Bishop of Singapore.He is the Right Reverend Rennis Ponniah, 56, who becomes the ninth bishop after having served as assistant bishop. Jennani Durai.Straits Times. 13 May 2012
 14 May 2012 - web link
Yasmin Alibhai-Brown: Why so little condemnation of Israel's extremism?
Thaer Halahleh wrote a letter to his wife Shireen from an Israeli jail in February: "My detention has been renewed seven times and they still haven't charged me. I can't take it any more." Yamin-Alibhai Brown. Independent. 14 May 2012
 14 May 2012 - web link
Congregation of The Falls Church must begin again
Our Anglican church in Virginia, The Falls Church, faces a hard hour this month. A Virginia court has ruled that buildings and funds we believe to be ours actually belong to the Episcopal Church. Our congregation of 4,000 must begin again, finding a new home and place of worship. By the Rev. John Yates, Washington Post Local, 12 May 2012
 14 May 2012 - web link
What is a good death? Ritual, whether religious or not, still counts
'Capturing the person' at funerals is a distinctly modern concern  traditionally the ritual has focused on the bigger picture Matthew Engelke Guradian Comment is Free. 14 May 2012
 14 May 2012 - web link
The last taboo is denying us all a 'good death', warns Archbishop of York
A modern obsession with 'medicalising' and 'institutionalising' death is depriving thousands of Britons a year the possibility of a 'good' end, the Archbishop of York warns today. John BIngham. Daily Telegraph. 14 May 2012
 14 May 2012 - web link
Let's not be afraid to talk about death
We are living longer, but have lost the ability to prepare for when our life comes to an end, writes John Sentamu. Archbishop Sentamu. Daily Telegraph 14 May 2012
 13 May 2012 - web link
The cover-ups that happen when sexual abuse scandals threaten your values
However misguided, good intentions may have fed a reluctance to respond properly to scandals in both Rochdale and Ireland Andrew Brown. Guardian. 12 May 2012
 13 May 2012 - web link
Hilary Mantel: Catholic Church is not for respectable people
The Catholic Church 'is not an institution for respectable people', according to Hilary Mantel, the Booker Prize-winning author. Anita Singh. Daily Telegraph. 12 May 2012
 13 May 2012 - web link
Philip Hammond: delay gay marriage law to 'focus on what matters'
Gay marriage should be delayed to allow the Government to 'focus on the things that matter',a Cabinet minister has indicated. Robert Winnett. Daily Telegraph. 12 May 2012
 13 May 2012 - web link
How Evangelicals Have Shifted in Public Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage
And what President Obama's announcement could mean politically and legally. By Tobin Grant and Sarah Pulliam Bailey, Christianity Today, 11 May 2012
 12 May 2012 - web link
Archbishop's message to the Episcopal and Catholic Bishops of South Sudan
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has sent a message of support to a meeting of Episcopal and Catholic Bishops in South Sudan. Archbishop of Canterbury's website.11 May 2012
 12 May 2012 - web link
Prayer movement as CofE considers women bishops
A prayer movement is being launched to coincide with a meeting of bishops in the Church of England. Christian Today. 9 May 2012.
 12 May 2012 - web link
Why should spirituality prioritise the needs of the busy?
For many, the length of time that time takes to pass is often an excruciating experience of lifelessness Giles Fraser. Guardian. 12 May 2012
 12 May 2012 - web link
Church shows its feminine face as dog collars go floral
The decision to admit women to the priesthood was always expected to change the face of the Church of England forever. John Bingham. Daily Telegraph. 11 May 2012
 11 May 2012 - web link
Gift Aid and Lords in Queen's Speech
A BILL to 'reduce the burden on charities' will be introduced in the next year, the Queen announced in a speech to both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday. Ed Thornton. Church Times. 11 May 2012
 11 May 2012 - web link
Faiths should vie to do good, says Princess Badiya of Jordan
A CLASH between Muslims and Christians in the Middle East is not inevitable, because of the 'ample' examples of interfaith co-operation and the shared duty 'to do good'. Madeleine Davies. Church Times. 11 May 2012
 11 May 2012 - web link
The Dalai Lama to give away ﾣ1m at St Paul's Cathedral
The Dalai Lama, the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader, is to receive the ﾣ1.1m Templeton Prize, the worlds largest award, at St Pauls Cathedral next week, then instantly give it away. Daily Telegraph. 10 May 2012
 11 May 2012 - web link
PlayStation to be used by cathedral during worship
Popular PlayStation 3 game, Flower, will be played by a group of congregants while they pray at Exeter Cathedral this Sunday. Emma Barnett. Daily Telegraph. 11 May 2012
 10 May 2012 - web link
Archbishop of Wales Dr Barry Morgan elected to the Crown Nominations Commission
The Most Revd Dr Barry Morgan, Primate of The Church in Wales, has been elected to serve on the Crown Nominations Commission for Canterbury, the body that will nominate the next Archbishop of Canterbury. ACNS 9 May 2012
 10 May 2012 - web link
Regime Change in Iran?
There is every reason to believe that the Islamic Republic's days are numbered. The current government, lorded over by the religious supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamene'i, and his Guardian Council of aging mullahs, who can overrule any policy change by the pseudo-elected president, seem wildly out of touch with the general populace.Brendan Daly Middle East Quarterly Spring 2012
 09 May 2012 - web link
HMRC publishes costs to Exchequer of gift aid relief
HMRC has published figures showing that it made gift aid payment to charities totalling ﾣ1.075bn last year, and paid an additional ﾣ360m back to higher-rate taxpayers in tax relief on charitable donations. Tania Mason. Civil Society website. 1 May 2012
 09 May 2012 - web link
Conflict between Christians and Muslims 'not inevitable'
Christians and Muslims must go beyond coexistence, Princess Badiya bint el-Hassan of Jordan has said. In a Biblelands lecture at St James's Church, Picadilly, in London, Princess Badiya said that both faiths must find positive ways to cooperate and work together. Christian Today. 8 May 2012
 09 May 2012 - web link
Christian-Muslim relations: all in this together?
Last week, I had the pleasure of being invited to an inter-faith talk at the lovely St James's Church in Piccadilly, London, which was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1684. Entitled 'In It Together - Muslim/Christian Relations: Co-operation not Conflict', the event was organised by BibleLands and the guest speaker was HRH Princess Badiya Bint El-Hassan of Jordan. The respondent was Professor David Ford, Regius Professor of Divinity at Cambridge University. By Harry Hagopian, Ekklesia, 9 May 2012
 08 May 2012 - web link
350th anniversary of the 1662 edition of the Book of Common Prayer
Sermon by the Bishop of London, St Pauls. London Diocese Website, 2 May 2012
 08 May 2012 - web link
Mind, body and spirit: it's the de-reformation of religion
Church attendance may be declining, but real individual religion has undergone a huge revival in the past 30 years. Linda Woodhead. Guardian. Comment is Free. 7 May 2012
 08 May 2012 - web link
Elderly care funding should focus on poorest, says Duncan Smith thinktank
Report by Centre for Social Justice calls for resources to be concentrated on pensioners with few or no assets Nicholas Watt. Guardian. May 7 2012
 08 May 2012 - web link
Half a million sign petition defending traditional marriage
A petition launched in defence of traditional marriage has passed the half million mark. Christian Today. 7 May 2012
 07 May 2012 - web link
Cameron's 'big society' undermined by cuts and distrust, says study
Prime minister's flagship project losing initial goodwill as community groups suffer funding 'body blow', finds report Patrick Butler. Guardian. 7 May 2012
 06 May 2012 - web link
Baptists celebrate 400th anniversary in London
Celebrations are taking place in London this week to mark 400 years since the founding of the first Baptist church in Britain. Christian Today. 5 May 2012
 06 May 2012 - web link
Summoned by bells: don't plan a lie-in as chimes herald a summer of festivities
Church towers across Britain will unite in a sonorous celebration for Queen's diamond jubilee and Olympics Vanessa Thorpe. Guardian 5 May 2012
 06 May 2012 - web link
The pope's handout to disaffected Anglicans offers a glimpse into his mind
His $250,000 donation to the Anglican ordinariate offers an insight into Benedict's vision of the church and his view of Britain Catherine Pepinster, Guardian,6 May 2012
 06 May 2012 - web link
Religious symbols banned from London Olympics faith badge
Religious symbols have been banned from a "faith" badge designed for chaplains at the London Games in case they cause offence. By Edward Malnick, Daily Telegraph 6 May 2012
 05 May 2012 - web link
Goodbye, St Paul's. Hello, St Mary's
On a stormy Tuesday I am welcomed to my new parish - and realise I have been looking for love in the wrong place Giles Fraser. Guardian 4 May 2012
 05 May 2012 - web link
Canon Eric James - obituary
Canon Eric James, who has died aged 87, was one of the Church of Englands best known and most gifted priests; as a preacher and broadcaster he had few equals, his pastoral skill was widely acknowledged and he had an acute, creative mind. Daily Telegraph. 2 May 2012
 04 May 2012 - web link
Archbishop speaks at Building Bridges Seminar on Death, Resurrection and Human Destiny
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, chaired the 11th Building Bridges Seminar in London and Canterbury on 23rd-25th April. Public lectures on the seminar's theme of Death, Resurrection and Human Destiny: Christian and Muslim Perspectives were given on the first day of the seminar at King's College London. The speakers were Bishop Tom Wright, Prof Mona Siddiqui, Bishop Geoffrey Rowell, Prof Asma Afsaruddin, Dr Sajjad Rizvi and the Revd Dr Harriet Harris. Archbishop of Canterbury's website. 23 April 2012
 04 May 2012 - web link
Canterbury Diocese elects six representatives to serve on the Crown Nominations Commission
Following a vote by members of Canterbury Diocese's Vacancy-in-See Committee, six representatives have been elected to serve on the Crown Nominations Commission, the body responsible for the appointment of the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Diocese of Canterbury website. 4 May 2012
 04 May 2012 - web link
HRH Prince Charles opens exhibition at Lambeth Palace Library
Archbishop Rowan Williams and Mrs Jane Williams welcomed HRH Prince Charles to Lambeth Palace to open a new exhibition at the Lambeth Palace Library. Archbishop of Canterbury's website. 1 May 2012
 04 May 2012 - web link
Diamond Jubilee New Testaments fly off the shelves
A specially produced Diamond Jubilee New Testament has become a runaway success. More than 400,000 copies have flown off the shelves since going on sale at the start of April. Christian Today. 2 May 2012
 04 May 2012 - web link
Another traditionalist chosen for Chichester
THE new Bishop of Chichester, Dr Martin Warner, has praised the diocese for being 'brave and bold' in nominating a traditionalist. Madeleine Davies. Church Times. 4 May 2012
 04 May 2012 - web link
'We are a Communion: we are together' says Wabukala
THE Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans (FCA) is not trying to estabﾭlish a shadow Anglican Comﾭmunion, the Archbishop of Kenya, Dr Eliud Wabukala, said at the end of a meeting in London last Friday. Ed Thornton. 4 May 2012
 04 May 2012 - web link
Judge launches body to back marriage and prevent splits
A High Court judge, Sir Paul Coleridge, launched a foundation this week to 'champion' marriage as the 'gold standard',and to tackle the breakdown of family life. ED Thornton. 4 May 2012
 02 May 2012 - web link
What matters to Rowan
When Rowan Williams publicly confirmed in March what some insiders had for months expected, that he would be standing down as Archbishop of Canterbury in the coming months, he was diplomatic about the reasons behind a move he didnt have to make until 2020. James Macintyre Prospect Magazine. 1 May 2012
 01 May 2012 - web link
Archbishop Commemorates the Martyrdom of St Alfege
To commemorate the 1000th anniversary of the martyrdom of St Alfege, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, joined the Millennium Pilgrimage from Southwark to Greenwich before delivering the Sermon at a service of commemoration in St Alfege Church, Greenwich, the site of St Alfeges martyrdom. Archbishop of Canterbury's website. 20 April 2012
 01 May 2012 - web link
Youth obsession is harming elderly, warns Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams
An obsession with young and hyperactive people has driven the elderly to increasing isolation, the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned. John Bingham. Daily Telegraph. 1 May 2012
 01 May 2012 - web link
'It is only a matter of time before a Muslim student is physically assaulted' - Muslim students condemn university alcohol ban
Muslims students at London Metropolitan University have attacked proposals to ban alcohol on campus as divisive and likely to fuel the far-right. This is their letter to vice chancellor Malcolm Gillies. Daily Telegraph. 30 April 2012

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Contemplation: a Journey of Discovery? posted by Roger Hurding

The journey of contemplation needs, I suspect, to keep its feet on the ground.  All temptation to assail holy ground over piously and unreflectingly should be resisted.  The Book of Ecclesiastes (Koheleth) cuts us down to size. In Chapter 3:20-2 we read, 'All go to one place; al...

 

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