Daily Briefing for Thursday 29th November 2012
Issued at 08.55 by lh
Day of Intercession and Thanksgiving for the Missionary Work of the Church Tomorrow: Andrew the Apostle Today's press coverage D Tel p2; Gdn p6; Times p11 Reports of this week's Abps' Council meeting and future of women bps legislation. http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/faith/article3614712.ece http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/nov/28/church-of-england-female-bishops
D Mirror p2; FT p3; Gdn p4; Ind p6; Times p11; D Tel p16; D Mail p32; Metro p12 Reports that Gov't has accepted principle of proposed Lords amendment about 'pay-day loans' to Financial Services Bill supported by, inter alia, the Bp of Durham. http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/money/borrowing/article3614446.ece http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2240122/Crippling-payday-loan-rates-capped-Government-vowed-crackdown-lenders.html http://www.metro.co.uk/news/newsfocus/919260-are-payday-loans-really-the-answer-to-help-us-out-of-our-debt-problems http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20531126 http://www.mirror.co.uk/money/personal-finance/end-legal-loan-sharking-campaign-1462890 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/borrowing/loans/9709028/Growing-debt-crisis-as-men-borrow-400-a-month.html http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2012/nov/28/payday-loan-cap http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/85bfcd34-3982-11e2-8881-00144feabdc0.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/victory-for-payday-loans-campaign-as-ministers-agree-crackdown-on-charges-8364858.html
D Tel p14 Report that Abp of Westminster has described proper funding of care for the elderly as "a fundamental test of civilized society". http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/elderhealth/9709508/Politicians-face-test-of-civilisation-over-elderly-care-says-Archbishop.html
Times T2 p3 (George Booth) Piece about parental pretences involved in getting children admitted to a C of E primary school. http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/life/families/article3614570.ece
D Mail p19 Report of 'anger' as Gov't releases phone app 'to ease the path for couples wanting to separate'. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2240090/Anger-Coalition-releases-app-make-divorce-easier-crisis-family-break-grows.html
D Tel p25 Report of Vatican appeal to restore St Peter's Square, Rome. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/vaticancityandholysee/9709232/Vatican-to-sell-stamps-to-restore-Berninis-St-Peters-Square-colonnades.html
Midweek Sport p16 Report of research findings to effect that atheists enjoy better sex lives.
Letter Times p36, on the Synod women bishops vote, from Tom Sutcliffe, Mary Judkins, and six others. http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/opinion/letters/article3614366.ece
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Shrinking the footprint The Church of England's environmental campaign aimed at resourcing the reduction of the church's carbon footprint.
Churchcare A comprehensive resource for anyone involved in the running of a church, with a wide range of practical advice and tips.
Call Waiting The Church of England wants to encourage gifted and committed young men and women, from all backgrounds, to consider whether God is calling them into ordained ministry as priests.
The Church and Community Fund The CCF encourages the church to engage with their local communities by funding effective and innovative community outreach projects.
Going for Growth Going for Growth challenges the Church of England to work towards every child and young person having a life-enhancing encounter with the Christian faith.
Church Legacy Find out why and how to make a Will, and see how gifts in Wills make dreams come true!
Worship Workshop WorshipWorkshop offers Church schools a way of creating engaging collective worship.
Church House Publishing The Archbishops' Council publishes a range of liturgy, reference and other resources under the CHP imprint.
Parish Resources All things stewardship: resources and guidance on preaching, giving and fundraising with helpful online guides.
Diocesan websites The Church of England comprises two Provinces, Canterbury and York. Each province is broken down into dioceses. There are 43 in England (44 including the Diocese in Europe).
Communications Training High quality media, presentation and new media training for the Church of England and related charities. Find out more about our current courses.
Lambeth Palace Library The historic library of the Archbishops of Canterbury. Its collections and those of its sister body the Church of England Record Centre (CERC) are freely available for research.
Parish Buying Offering national contracts and buying tips to help the Church buy and save together.
Celebrate 200 years of Church Schools The National Society celebrates 200 years of Church schools in England and Wales. Find out more about the anniversary and the work of the National Society.