People of no religion outnumber Christians in England and Wales – study – Guardian
Proportion of population who identify as having no religion rose from 25% in 2011 to 48.5% in 2014, surveys show. Harriet Sherwood. Guardian. 23 May 2016 John Clark
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Bishop Jackson Ole Sapit elected as next Archbishop of Kenya – ACNS
The Bishop of Kericho, the Rt Revd Jackson Ole Sapit, has today been elected to serve as the sixth Archbishop and Primate of the Anglican Church of Kenya and Bishop of the Diocese of All Saints’ Cathedral. Gavin Drake. ACNS 20 May 2016 John Clark
Persecuted Church Advocate Complains It Is ‘Hard Pressed’ by Fellow Christian Groups – Christianity Today
EAUK refutes allegations by Barnabas Fund, which also criticizes Open Doors, CSW, and Release. Morgan Lee. Christianity Today 11 May 2016 John Clark
Iraq’s ancient Christian population could be gone within five years in the face of Isil -Daily Telegraph
When members of Father Martin Hermis Dawood’s congregation used to ask guidance about fleeing Iraq his advice was to be strong. Iraq’s Christians had to stay together and hope, he would counsel, no matter how bleak the situation may look in a country stricken by sectarian violence and terrorism. Ben Farmer Daily Telegraph. 16 May … Continue Reading
Church praise for Leicester City Premier League success – ACNS
The Bishop and Dean of Leicester have added their voices to a growing international chorus of praise for Leicester City Football Club after their unlikely success in winning this season’s English Premier League title. ACNS 3 May 2016 John Clark
‘I’m a vicar with £200k to invest – but it has to be ethical’ – Daily telegraph
I am a 40 year old vicar, married, but as yet no children. I have recently sold a house and have in the region of £200,000 to invest. James Connington. Daily Telegraph 2 May 2016 John Clark
Report: Religious freedom under ‘serious and sustained assault’ around the world – Christian Today
Religious freedom has come under “serious and sustained assault” across the globe in the past year, according to an annual report released today. Carey Lodge. Christian Today 2 May 2016 John Clark
World Book Day: Six Reasons Why You Should Read Books -ABC Religion and Ethics
In honour of World Book Day, here’s a (non-exhaustive) list of six reasons – ranked from possibly the least to the most important – why you should seriously consider being in that supposed 58%. Why your life will probably be better if you make an effort to make a habit of reading. Natasha Moore. ABC … Continue Reading
More people than ever use food banks in Britain today – and I’m one of them -New Statesman
As the Trussell Trust reveals that food bank usage is at record levels, one user writes about her experiences. New Statesman. 19 April 2016 John Clark
First ceremony for Archbishop of Canterbury’s new awards
The first recipients of a new set of non-academic awards for outstanding service to the church were recognised in a ceremony at Lambeth Palace on March 31 Archbishop of Canerbury’s website. 1 April 2016 John Clark