Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Well Done In N. Ireland!

Petition against new Girl Guides oath in Northern Ireland

http://christianconcern.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=bed173cc9adfcad1e0e442a35&id=44e1f92ad3&e=1cccfc6b93The Methodist, Presbyterian and Church of Ireland denominations have refused to support the new Girlguiding oath, which replaces the promise to “love my God” with a pledge to “be true to myself and develop my beliefs.”

Andrew Brannigan, Diocesan Youth Officer for Down and Dromore, has launched a petition calling for the old pledge within Girlguiding Ulster to be reinstated, with the option of an additional alternative for those who do not want to make a promise to God. Christian Concern.

Please sign the petition if you haven't done so already.

Taybeh.

  Cardinal visits struggling Taybeh in solidarity. The ruins of the Church of St George lie in the Christian West Bank town of Taybeh. (Phot...