PA: British Isles & Ireland
Sunday, 02 September 2012 15:53
Churches have ‘prophetic duty’ to challenge poverty
Christians must not only serve the hungry and homeless in practical ways, but speak out against the economic injustice behind their poverty, says the head of Church Action on Poverty (CAP). Writing in the September edition…
Saturday, 01 September 2012 13:15
Child sexting victims left suicidal
Three-quarters of girls who have sent explicit images to boys on their mobiles say the pictures were shared without their consent, a shock survey has found. The NSPCC warned yesterday that growing numbers of girls become…
Saturday, 01 September 2012 13:14
Sean Stillman shares stories of biker mission
Pioneer minister Sean Stillman will be hitting the road next month to tell other Christians about his experience of mission on the margins. Stillman has spent the last 25 years on the road engaged in pioneering…
Saturday, 01 September 2012 13:13
Cameron is ‘looking to’ disestablish the Church
David Cameron’s plans to rewrite the definition of marriage would force the disestablishment of the Church of England, it has been warned. Revd George Pitcher’s warning came as he attacked Mr Cameron for considering proposals to…
Saturday, 01 September 2012 13:11
The Church of England has published a new prayer for the Paralympic Games.
The prayer has been composed by the Liturgical Commission and added to a section of the Church's website that is designed to resource churches for their engagement during the 2012 Games. It is published in full…
Thursday, 30 August 2012 16:00
Paralympics: Athletes with learning disabilities to compete
It’s been 12 years since athletes with learning disabilities competed in The Paralympic games. This year British athletes with learning disabilities will compete in athletics, swimming and table tennis, and they may compete in more events…