Church Times


Christmas - a time for hospitality and faith, say Primates THE Archbishop of York, Dr Sentamu, has called for the nation's homes to be more open and welcoming - rather than closed "prisons" of consumerism. Subscriber only	'Sing now: talk later' - council CONFUSION surrounded the licensing laws for carol-singers this week after churches cancelled a joint event that could have gone ahead without a licence... Subscriber only	Pews fuller for the long Christmas AN OPINION POLL commissioned by the Church of England suggests that nearly half the adult population will attend a church service this year during the... Subscriber only

Church studies employment ruling A LEGAL ruling that could make clergy posts subject to sex-discrimination law, and eventually to other legislation governing secular employment, was being... Subscriber only	Trade talks offer a 'deal for companies, not the poor' CAMPAIGNERS on trade terms have expressed disgust at the outcome of the six-day World Trade Organisation (WTO) talks in Hong Kong, and at the behaviour... Subscriber only	Taxman may want Gift Aid envelopes LEAVING Gift Aid envelopes at the back of churches for additional churchgoers at Christmas to fill in and return on the collection plate could end up... Subscriber only

Sydney riots hit churches CHURCH buildings in Sydney came under attack last week in the wake of riots provoked by the beating up of two lifeguards on a surf beach. Subscriber only

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