Mitri Raheb, a Palestinian pastor, travels to US to forefront plight of Christians in Gaza – RNS
‘I wanted to remind our American friends that there are Palestinian Christians,’ he said. Daoud Kuttab. Religion News Service. 2 February 2024 Fulcrum
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Move over Saint Patrick: why the world should be celebrating beer-brewing Brigid – Guardian
She opposed forced marriage, assisted pregnant women, managed 15,000 sisters – and could turn muddy water into ale. This saint should be celebrated across the globe, not just in Ireland Katy Hessel. Guardian 5 February 2024 Fulcrum
Fuller seminary senior director fired for refusal to sign non-LGBTQ affirming statement – RNS
Her termination comes as the evangelical, multidenominational seminary is re-visiting its approach to human sexuality. Kathryn Post. Religion News Service. 2 February 2024 Fulcrum
Churches are our ‘National Help Service’ worth billions to the UK and must be saved -RMC
A six-point plan, “Every Church Counts”, has been set up to save Britain’s church buildings. The plan has come from the National Churches Trust. Rosie Dawson. Religion Media Centre. 29 January 2024 Fulcrum
The Guardian view on crumbling churches: a social vocation can save them for the nation
A vital part of Britain’s architectural heritage is at risk. But the future need not be one of terminal decline Guardian Editorial. 2 February 2024 Fulcrum
Priest behind Nineties ‘rave church’ is charged with rape and sex assaults – The Times (paywall)
Christopher Brain will appear before magistrates next month to answer more than 30 charges of indecent assault alleged to have occurred between 1981 and 1995 Sean O’Neill, The Times. 1 February 2024 Fulcrum
Identity and connection: how the war has changed religion in Israel – RMC
Israel, a nation founded on religion, has long been divided on just how much a role faith should play in society. Lianne Kolirin. Religion Media Centre. 28 January 2024 Fulcrum
Clergy payroll ‘disaster’ blamed on ‘human error’ – Premier
Around 7-thousand vicars didn’t get paid on time this month. The Church of England has announced a 24 hour delay in its payroll, due to “human error”. Ros Mayfield. Premier News. 31 January 2024 Fulcrum
Met Police apologises after officer told Christian busker she couldn’t sing outside church grounds -Premier
The Metropolitan Police has apologised to a Christian busker after one of its volunteer officers told her she wasn’t allowed to sing Christian songs outside of a church. It explained in a statement on Tuesday evening that the supposed breach was due to unlicensed busking rather than the content of the songs she was singing. … Continue Reading
The House of Lords must speak with one voice against the Rwanda plan – Independent
If my fellow Lords allow the Rwanda bill to pass unamended, it will be a stain on parliament’s conscience, says bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani – and will forever diminish our moral standing as a country Independent. 29 January 2024 Fulcrum