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Update on ACNA debate #synod: video of the motion

February 11, 2010

An update from the debate about the break-away North American group. Below is the full text of the ammended motion that was approved:
That this Synod
(a) aware of the distress caused by recent divisions within the Anglican churches of the United States of America and Canada;
(b) recognise and affirm the desire of those who have [...]

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#synod: C of E recognise breakaway American Anglicans

February 10, 2010

In a two-and-a-half hour in-depth debate the Church of England Synod has decided to recognise the Anglican Church in North America. The original motion wanted the Synod to “express a desire that the Church of England be in communion” with the break-away group. However, following a long deliberation of several amendments (held up by a [...]

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#synod 2010 – Wednesday morning

February 10, 2010

The morning debate was mainly taken up with a debate on religion and the meda. The motion to be debated was
That this Synod calls upon the BBC and Ofcom to explain why British television, which was once exemplary in its coverage of religious and ethical issues, now marginalizes the few such programmes which remain and [...]

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Album Review: Cathy Burton – Source of Every Hour

February 9, 2010

With her latest album, south-coast-based singer-songwriter Cathy Burton displays a considerable shift of focus. The songs here are more worship-focussed with explicit lyrics and choruses that wouldn’t be out of place at Soul Survivor or New Day.
Muscially, there is a solid pop-rock thread running throughout the album, veering occasionally in American Idol territory, but generally [...]

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Free Copy of Creation movie to give away!

January 29, 2010

In a first for a UK ministry, The Damaris Trust have announced that resources they produced for the movie Creation have been included on the DVD release of the film.
To celebrate this Everything Christian is delighted to offer a free give-away copy of the movie (with the Damaris Trust extras) to one fan of the [...]

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Is Loyalty a Virtue?

January 28, 2010

In the first of new series from Christians working in politics, Everything Christian welcomes Andy Flannagan and Chris Le Marquand from the Christian Socialist Movement.
It’s been fascinating to observe the differing reactions to Peter Watt, former General Secretary of the Labour Party, who has spoken out against his treatment at the hands of the Gordon [...]

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National Charity outlines plan to rescue 20 Christian bookstores

January 27, 2010

The Nationwide Christian Trust have announced a plan to acquire a significant number of the Wesley Owen stores not purchased by either Koorong or CLC (see previous report for more information).
Below is an extract from their press release, which can be downloaded here:
In the weeks leading up to Christmas we waited with bated breath to [...]

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Seismic Shifts in the UK Christian Book Trade

January 27, 2010

So here we are at the end of January. No one could have predicted this time last year that such a seismic change would be about to hit the UK Christian book trade. The changes to date are beginning to feel like a long running saga with multiple episodes!
Biblica USA started the merry-go-round when they [...]

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