Churchgoers in knife-protest march from Birmingham to London – BBC
A group of Birmingham churchgoers are taking part in a 114-mile protest march to raise awareness of knife crime. BBC 14 April 2019 Fulcrum
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Sacred stone steps associated with Jesus Christ’s crucifixion uncovered for first time in 300 years – Daily Telegraph
A sacred staircase which Christ is said to have climbed to be sentenced to crucifixion by Pontius Pilate has been restored to its original state after nearly 300 years. Nick Squires Daily Telegraph. 12 April 2019 Fulcrum
South Sudanese Christian women pray and fast as ecumenical retreat continues at the Vatican – ACNS
As a unique ecumenical spiritual retreat at the Vatican for the political and Church leaders of South Sudan enters its second day, a group of Christian women are gathered in Juba for three days of prayer and fasting. The women are gathered at the South Sudan Council of Churches headquarters as part of a monthly … Continue Reading
Equal marriage in the Church of England- Law & Religion UK
On Friday 12 April, a new campaign was launched with aim of changing the teaching and practice of the Church of England to allow all couples to marry in church, regardless of their gender, sex or sexuality. David Pocklington, “Equal marriage in the Church of England” in Law & Religion UK, 12 April 2019, Fulcrum
The man on a mission to make the Lambeth Conference happen – ACNS
In this feature, first published in the April 2018 edition of Anglican World, Adrian Butcher meets Phil George, Chief Executive Officer of the Lambeth Conference Company to learn more about the man charged with making it all happen in 2020. ACNS. 11 April 2019 Fulcrum
Young people are dying for hope – Easter is more relevant than ever – Grace & Truth
Unforgiveness, pain, hatred, anxiety, gang violence… These were some of the issues that young people in our youth group wrote down as examples of things which spoil and scar our world. Jon Kuhrt. Grace & Truth. 10 April 2019 Fulcrum
Derek Jay obituary – Guardian
My friend Derek Jay, who has died of lung cancer aged 67, spent the most influential years of his career as head of religious education at Filton high school in Bristol. Richard Dimbleby. Guardian. 10 April 2019 Fulcrum
Easter church services in London: Where to celebrate Eucharist on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday – Evening Standard
London’s spectacular churches and cathedrals are preparing to celebrate Easter weekend with a series of special services this year. Harry Fletcher. Evening Standard. 10 April 2019 Fulcrum
Trafalgar Square set to be taken over with prayer and worship for Pentecost Sunday – Premier
London’s Trafalgar Square is set to host a huge gathering of Christians celebrating Pentecost on 9th June. Marcus Jones. 10 April 2019 Fulcrum
Church of England launches commission to find sites for affordable homes – Inside Housing
The Church of England has launched a commission to identify ways it can help tackle the housing crisis, including building on its own land, as part of a promise by the Archbishop of Canterbury to make the most of the church’s “unique” position. Rhiannon Curry. 10 April 2019 Fulcrum