Your rapid overview of today’s news and issues.
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IRELAND
The last judgment and economic dispute linked – Archbishop of Armagh.§
Stories inspire at Down and Dromore Poverty Forum.§
Good response to Bishops’ Appeal for Horn of Africa.§
Christian Aid urges governments to build climate change ‘Noah’s Ark’.§
More clerical child abuse investigations may be needed – Government minister.§
Free Christmas resources from BRF – Christmas readings and the Paperlesschristmas.§ video.
Alpha ‘Accelerate’ events in Belfast & Coleraine.§
C of I news briefs – Songs of Praise at Hillsborough Parish tonight, Willowfield Christmas Fair, Alpha end of Year of Prayer in Ireland, Irish Church Missions Southern Supporters’ Meeting, Church of Ireland Theological Institute Advent Carol Service, ICM appeal for clothes for homeless.§
GREAT BRITAIN
Church of Scotland against gay marriage law change.§
Text the Gospel this Christmas – A new initiative.§
WORLDWIDE
No alternative to the Covenant: Dr Williams’s Advent message.§
Ugandan HIV+ cleric urges churches to push governments on AIDS action.§
Nigerian Senate votes through anti-gay bill.§
CHILDREN & YOUTH
Growing Youth Leaders in Derry and Raphoe§
CIMS
Church of Ireland Mens’ Society held its Annual Service.§
MUSIC
Music briefs – Concert @ TCD Chapel to feature double premiere tomorrow, Three Tenors & Stars @ Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin Gospel Choir @ Christ Church Cathedral New Year Festival.§
Getty duo kick off 15-city tour in US.§
Joy—An Irish Christmas : The New Getty album.§