British Isles

Cathedral to host ‘new age’ festival

11 Apr 2011
Manchester Cathedral is to host a controversial new age festival in May which is set to include card readings, mysticism, dream interpretations and a fire breathing vicar. The Christian Spirituality fair is also expected to include…

Consultation on civil partnerships registrations in churches

11 Apr 2011
A consultation is underway on whether civil partnerships should be allowed to be registered in churches and other religious buildings. Under current law, civil partnerships can only be registered at secular venues and the ceremonies do…

Christian foster carers campaign for re-instatement

11 Apr 2011
The Christian couple from Derby at the heart of the controversy over whether couples with mainstream Christian views on marriage and sexuality can become foster parents have re-submitted an application to foster to Derby City Council…

New website for children, teenagers, youth workers & parents

11 Apr 2011
A new website from the Methodist Church is offering resources for children, young people, parents and youth workers. www.childrenandyouth.org.uk has age-appropriate sections offering stories, ideas and advice for children and young people themselves as well as…