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The American diocese of Newark will not abide by the Primates’ call for a moratorium on same-sex blessings and will introduce proposed public rites for them at its January 2008 synod. The introduction of formal rites for same-sex blessings by Newark along with New Hampshire Bishop Gene Robinson’s announcement that his clergy were free to bless gay unions will stoke the anger of the local South coalition of primates, observers note, increasing pressure on Archbishop Rowan Williams to take decisive action against the American church.
Church	Church of England - June 22 2007



Britons are increasingly unhappy, despite being more prosperous than ever before while parish churches are valued as hubs for the local community, new research by the Church of England revealed this week.
Church	The Church of England Newspaper - June 15 2007



Clerics have reacted strongly to requirements of the 1 July smoking ban in England that every church, church hall and church-used vehicle be fitted with prominent signage, regardless of the building’s aesthetic value or the fact that smoking has already been prohibited. "This is another example of the aggressive nanny state" said the Bishop of Fulham, Rev. John Broadhurst. “The whole thing is stark staring mad” The law applies to enclosed public places and workplaces as a protection from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke.
Church	Ideas - July/August 2007



The Church of England is too narrow in those it appoints to senior positions, a report has claimed. In January 2007 there were just 11 female archdeacons, two female deans, and 17 female residentiary canons, despite women making up 36% of diocesan clergy overall in 2005. Meanwhile the report found the number of clergy from ethnic minority backgrounds on the Preferment List, which identifies potential senior leaders of the Church, as ‘statistically insignificant’.
Church	Church of England - June 22 2007



Brazil is witnessing a staggering growth in Pentecostal churches, it has been reported. About 40 new Pentecostal churches open in Rio de Janeiro each week, attracting many people away from the traditional Catholic churches. In a recent survey the proportion of Brazilians describing themselves as Catholic fell from 84% to 74%, with 18% saying they belonged to a Pentecostal church. There are almost 18 times as many Pentecostal ministers as Catholic priests.
Church	Direction - July 2007



The number of retired people in Britain’s churches is growing every year. According to Christian Research, of the 3 million people who regularly attend church, a third are over 65, up from just 18 per cent nearly 30 years ago. And as the baby boomer generation ages into retirement, that number is only going to increase. Obviously, it depends which pew you’re sitting in as to how manly slightly older heads you’ll see, but the national picture is an ageing one. There are 200,000 more older people in church that teenagers and children. And this number continues to grow.
Church	Idea - July/August 2007



Gordon Brown has given up the Prime Minister's right to choose Church of England bishops. Since 1974, when the system was last changed, names of two candidates are forwarded for the Prime Minister to pick from or, in rare cases, ask for other nominations. Mr Brown also said that he would do the same for other top church jobs, including many cathedral deans and canons. However, Mr Brown made clear his support for the continued establishment of the Church of England and the role of the Queen as 'Supreme Governor' of the Church.
Church	The Daily Telegraph - 4th July 2007



The UK’s first community church featuring a 20ft skate ramp in its sanctuary has opened. Tubestation, which has been created in order to serve local people and reach the global surfing community, will also feature an internet café, surf shop and an outside decked area.
Church	Faithworks, Summer 2007



For hundreds of village post offices threatened with closure, it could be an answer to their prayers. The Church of England is to issue guidelines to parishes recommending that churches across the country be used as post offices. Officials will meet with the Post Office’s rural division to discuss plans.
Church	Joy - April 2007



According to World Vision, the south western province of Bayankhongor in Mongolia has the highest level of church growth in the country. With 85,000 inhabitants in and around the central town, there are 8 churches, the largest with 150 members.
Church	MAF News – March/May 2007



Church ceremonies are back in vogue, according to a survey by a leading wedding magazine while the average cost of the nuptials has gone up to £21,274. According to a 2006 poll, 49% of couples now have a religious ceremony, up from 3% on the year before.
Church	The Church of England Newspaper – 26th January 2006



Britain’s new cultural landscape is being reflected by the number of church buildings closing, and rising numbers of mosques and Hindu and Sikh temples being built, The Times reports. Almost 8,000 church buildings closed between 1961 and 2005, with over 1,600 mosques opening during the same period. Christian denominations experiencing growth in numbers tend to favour less traditional settings, such as sports halls and former warehouses. According to Christian Research, around 4,000 church buildings will close in the next 15 years.
Church	The Times - 10th February 2007



The number of Mission Workers serving within the UK among immigrants, asylum seekers and others was 1,200 in 1997, rose to 1,400 in 2000, but has since reduced to 1,000 in 2004. The UK has been sending some 7,500 Mission Workers overseas for many years.
Church	The Church of England Newspaper – 26th November 2006



The Salvation Army is the largest and most diverse provider of social welfare in the world, and in the United Kingdom the Annual Appeal donations help to fund a variety of work including: 1,500,000 meals served at community and residential centres. 79,000 prisoners visited. 3,000 homeless people given food and shelter every night. More than 3,000 people reunited with families through the Family Tracing Service. 300 youth clubs providing a caring environment for young people. 80 drop in centres offering support and help for people in need. 54 nurseries and playgroups. 14 breakfast and after school clubs for latch key kids. 6 residential centres for victims of alcohol and drug abuse.
Church	Salvationist – 16th September 2006



Demand is rising for Bibles in China and India despite Christians there being in the minority. The People’s Republic of China has an official Bible printing house. Since 1987 its press in Nanjing has turned out more than 46 million copies of the Bible and the New Testament. Official Bible distribution figures in China have reached 2.5 million copies per year.
Church	The Evangelical Times – October 2006

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