Basingstoke Methodist Circuit

Christian Today

1. Resources to make the most of Chariots of Fire
   The muchloved British film returns to cinema screens this summer
2. CofE issues special prayers to accompany Olympic torch relay
   Two new prayers have been issued today to accompany the Olympic torch relay on its tour of the nation
3. Hundreds to say thank you during Diamond Jubilee year
   Hundreds of Christians have pledged to hand write a thank you letter in the year of the Queens Diamond Jubilee
4. Christians and temperance
   When drinking became a problem in Britain in the 1800s Christians helped people find a different way to cope with life
5. Government offers parenting classes
   The Government has launched parenting classes offering families advice on everything from getting children to sleep to discipline
6. Whats the problem with sending Bibles to schools
   The idea that kids need to be protected from the Bible is an insult to their intelligence
7. The key to fruitful leadership Integrity humility and generosity
   The Royal Albert Hall was filled to capacity this week with 4300 Christian leaders from over 50 countries for the Holy Trinity Brompton HTB Leadership Conference
8. Anglican and Catholic Churches seek common ground on ethics
   The Anglican and Catholic churches agreed to deepen their dialogue on moral decision making after an international meeting held in Hong Kong last week
9. Donna Summer dies at 63
   Disco icon Donna Summer has died at the age of 63
10. Food shortages reaching crisis point in Southern Sudan
    The United Nations launched an urgent appeal on Tuesday calling for emergency assistance for the millions of Southern Sudanese who are facing staggering levels of food insecurity
11. Egypts Copts concerned over right to build churches
    The man responsible for murdering John Lennon 31 years ago has been transferred to a new prison officials say
12. Government commits 30m extra to cathedral upkeep
    The Government has pledged to give 30m extra towards the cost of maintaining the Church of Englands 12500 listed buildings
13. Sacred sounds from The Sixteen
    Harry Christophers writes in the forward to the programme for The Sixteens Choral Pilgrimage that he wishes to take the sacred music of 15th and 16th century Flanders back to the buildings it was written for cathedrals And how glad we are that he did
14. Papers reveal spat with Coventry Cathedral over tapestry
    Bonhams is to auction a cache of Graham Sutherlands papers in which he talks about the process of designing and manufacturing his world famous tapestry Christ in Glory
15. When free debate is shut down its hard to see who benefits
    The Law Society the proud bearer of a Royal Charter should be deprived of that honour following its decision to ban a promarriage conference from its London headquarters