Father and son priests gunned down in Syria – Premier
Two Armenian Catholic priests have been shot to death on Monday at the entrance of a church in eastern Syria. Tola Mbakwe. 12 November 2019 Fulcrum
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Hundreds of people head to church seeking flood relief – Premier
Flooding has caused chaos and destruction across parts of South Yorkshire and Derbyshire over the past week, leaving many people forced to evacuate their homes. Ruth Sax. Premier. 12 November 2019 Fulcrum
‘It’s transforming lives’: Archbishop of Canterbury celebrates living wage increase – Premier
The Archbishop of Canterbury has rejoiced that more than 210,000 workers are set to receive a pay rise after higher rates were announced for the voluntary living wage. Tola Mbakwe. Premier. 11 November 2019 Fulcrum
A decent day’s pay for a decent day’s work – why are we still waiting for this? – Guardian
The living wage movement began in 2001. It’s an affront to decency that millions of workers still earn too little to live on John Sentamu. Archbishop of York. 11 November 2019 Fulcrum
Still teaching at 95, Jimmy Carter draws devotees to church – Washington Post
The pilgrims arrive early and from all over, gathering hours before daybreak in an old pecan grove that surrounds a country church. They come, they say, for a dose of simple decency and devotion wrapped up in a Bible lesson.The teacher is the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter. Jay Reeves. Washington Post … Continue Reading
Lord Mawhinney obituary – Guardian
Conservative cabinet minister who went on to become chairman of the Football League Dennis Kavanagh Guardian 10 November 2019 Fulcrum
Brian Mawhinney, former Tory cabinet minister, dies aged 79 – Guardian
Mawhinney served as Conservative chairman from 1995 to 1997 under John Major. In a statement, his family said: “His death brings an end to a life dedicated to public service and rooted in an unwavering Christian faith.” PA Media in the Guardian. 10 November 2019 Fulcrum
Church of England responds to yoga class ban – Premier
An Anglican Church leader has explained the Church’s official stance on yoga in churches after a church in Devon rejected a request from a yoga instructor to hold a class in its church hall. Tola Mbakwe. Premier 9 November 2019 Fulcrum
World Evangelical Alliance eyes ambitious global expansion – Christian Today
The Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance has said that the organisation will be “aggressive” in creating new national alliances around the world. Christian Today 9 November 2019 Fulcrum
The Fall of the Wall – Bishop Nick Baines
Thirty years ago today the Berlin Wall fell. What follows is the basic text of a lecture I gave at Bradford Cathedral on Wednesday 6 November. It was followed by a very good Q & A which is not recorded here. Bishop Nick Baines blog. 9 November 2019 Fulcrum