Your rapid overview of today’s news and issues.
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TODAY’S BLOG
Advent in 2 Minutes – and superbly online as never before! This is a don’t miss. Blog access above masthead of home page.§
IRELAND
Sir Jack Kyle the guest speaker – at Men’s Breakfast in Knockbreda Parish Hall.§
Archdeacon of Dromore installed.§
GREAT BRITAIN
Archbishop of Canterbury backs ‘fast-tracking’ women bishops to Lords.§
Christians contemplate their future in secular Europe – Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali said at a conference last weekend it was “amazing” that a Christian nurse in Britain today could be suspended for offering to pray for a patient.§
New Bishop of Durham installed – “This is a time of opportunity,” he said.§
WORLD
Central Africa hosts first Provincial Anglican Alliance consultation – MU participation.§
ABC, Tutu, Benedict XVI among those urging action on climate change.§
CHILDREN & YOUTH
Bible Society equips schools with Nativity resources.§
Summer Madness launches new venue for 2012.§
MUSIC AND SERVICES
Keith & Kristyn Getty from Northern Ireland tell US audience why hymns matter.§