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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Yahoo
Christ Church Cathedral hosts public prayer event in wake of mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis
Christ Church Cathedral hosted a public prayer event in downtown Indianapolis on Sunday afternoon in response to a mass shooting that unfolded in the heart of the Circle City early Saturday morning.
BBC News
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
'Working at the Church of Glastonbury is my religious retreat'
A soon-to-be ordained curate said working at the Church of Glastonbury for the second year running will be a religious "retreat where I can feel close to God". Lewis Simonds, 39, who lives in Milton Keynes and is based at St Frideswide's Church in Water Eaton, Bletchley, will spend the festival weekend in a simple marquee which he described as "a very gentle expression of church".He says everyone attending Worthy Farm is welcome at the makeshift place of worship, where daily prayers and services will take place, as well as baptisms and wedding vow Simonds will be ordained as a deacon at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, on 5 July. Mr Simonds, who has trained for three years, said once he is ordained he will become a curate and work alongside the vicar at St Frideswide's Church for about four years."It's a very exciting and happy time," he said. He has been at Worthy Farm, Somerset since Tuesday, to set up the temporary church, and will return home on Monday."It is open to anyone, with prayers in the morning, middle of the day and evening," he said. "On Sunday we have a couple of communion services happening, with pre-arranged baptisms and wedding vow blessings."The reason I came here was for a chance to be with real people, in a real place, in their real lives."It's a very gentle expression of church, where people can come and rest from the shade, rain, talk to someone, if they want." He said that as well as giving spiritual guidance, the team will hand out "thousands of cups of water" and lend a hand to festival-goers."Even building tents, that is a moment when I feel close to God," he said."The world is diverse, the festival is diverse and the church is part of that diverse world, it mirrors in the microcosm of Glastonbury."He is also looking forward to catching some of the acts, including Alanis Morissette on Friday."For me Glastonbury is a retreat, I feel close to God, and I feel censored and ready for life", he said. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Irish Times
17-06-2025
- General
- Irish Times
Church of Ireland bishop criticises invite for gay US preacher to speak at Pride service in Dublin
A Church of Ireland bishop has criticised the decision of Dublin's Christ Church Cathedral to invite an American lesbian bishop to be guest preacher at its annual Pride service last Friday. Bonnie Perry is a bishop in Michigan. Bishop of Down and Dromore, David McClay, said the invitation to Bishop Perry 'very clearly signifies a departure from the historic faith, the teaching and the discipline of the Church of Ireland'. Church members were 'concerned and confused' by the invitation", he said. 'We are part of a worldwide Anglican communion where many are coming to know Christ every day. The church is growing in those nations which hold to biblical orthodoxy in doctrine and lifestyle,' Bishop McClay said. READ MORE He said the church is in decline in parts of the West that embrace the 'liberal culture of society', but this downward trend is not matched in places where the church 'remains faithful to its calling'. 'When some in the West forsake this gospel and move away from what the church teaches, we are saddened and we grieve, but we pray that in humility we will remain faithful, and that they will repent and return to the scriptures and to the gospel we love,' Bishop McClay said. 'We consider it pure joy, however, to align ourselves with Anglicans across the world who hold to the teachings of the Bible as we have received it.' In her sermon at Christ Church, Bishop Perry recalled how, for decades, society and the institutional church had told LGBTQ+ people they were not good enough and their lives were wrong and their love was less. 'The church has said that who we are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, non–binary – the categories keep evolving much like the universe," she said. 'For decades, the structures of power have said no to us and they have said: 'Stop speaking. Be silent. Don't tell us. Do not speak your truth'. 'And I say to you . . . as someone who is made in God's image and likeness, as a bishop in a Christian church, as an out, proud, partnered lesbian, I say to you, speak your truth. We are made in God's image and likeness and fully embraced by Christ just as we are.' She said members of the LGBTQ+ community are 'good enough'. 'We are called to tell the stories of who and how we are and how God lives and moves and has God's being in our lives. For as we tell our stories, others will see God in our lives and they will know that they too are beloved of God,' she said.
Otago Daily Times
15-06-2025
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Poll: Christ Church Cathedral fence may be moved to free up square for entertainment
The boundary fence around the Christ Church Cathedral could have its perimeter reduced to help encourage more live music events and recreation in the 'lifeless' heart of the city. With the cathedral restoration on pause, city council staff are engaging with Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Ltd to have the boundary moved closer to the immediate perimeter of the unfinished landmark. The cathedral restoration has been paused since August last year due to a significant estimated funding shortfall of between $75-85 million. A CCRL spokesperson said the trust was supportive of the city council staff proposal. 'We appreciate the importance of Cathedral Square for events and to improve amenities.' Any movement of the fence boundary would only be for the duration of the construction pause, the spokesperson said. 'Once construction recommences, we would need the space back. The council is aware of that in shaping the proposal.' The Christ Church Cathedral boundary fence seen from Tūranga. Photo: File image Halswell Ward city councillor Andrei Moore, who holds the arts and creative industries portfolio, wants staff to find a way forward as soon as possible. 'If council can't get a fence moved, it doesn't say much about the effectiveness of the organisation as a whole,' he said. Moore believes the extra space would encourage more frequent and larger music events in the square, which has become increasingly popular for promoters. 'This area doesn't have to remain lifeless while the restoration is paused. We need to welcome that life and remove any barriers in the way,' he said. City council strategy, planning and regulatory services general manager John Higgins said councillors will be briefed on the proposal in July and a direction will be sought on the next steps. Ticketed events in the square have included drum and bass artists and other DJ acts. The popular Urban Jungle show by promoter SUB180 and a gig with top British DJ Andy C by promoter Cream were held in the square in February and March last year respectively. Last month promoter Audiology hosted two DJ shows in the square.
Scoop
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Lighting Up Christ Church Cathedral For Matariki
Press Release – Christchurch Cathedral Reinstatement Hurihanga transforms the Cathedral's exterior into a canvas of light, honouring stories of renewal, remembrance, and whakapapa through breathtaking visuals and mtauranga Mori. Flare Ōtautahi Street Art Festival, Offline Collective and Christ Church Cathedral Present As part of Ōtautahi's Matariki celebrations, the city's most iconic heritage building has been illuminated by a powerful projection created by the Offline Collective's Sam Emerson (Ngāi Tahu) in collaboration with collective members Michael Duggan and Charlie Pitts. Hurihanga transforms the Cathedral's exterior into a canvas of light, honouring stories of renewal, remembrance, and whakapapa through breathtaking visuals and mātauranga Māori. Flare project manager Selina Faimalo said this latest public art activation invites us to pause, wonder, reflect and connect in a conversation. ' Hurihanga adds meaningful layers to the iconic Cathedral to reflect Ōtautahi's navigation of our past, present and future to reveal our connections to place and each other in recognition of Matariki' she said. The Cathedral's Dean, Ben Truman, noted Christ Church Cathedral has a long history of celebrating all kinds of special and civic occasions, alongside diocesan events. He said, 'offering the Cathedral as a canvas for this Matariki celebration display continues our Anglican legacy of bicultural celebration and is an exciting way to unite our community around whakapapa and whakapono, remembering our personal and collective histories of family and faith.' Hurihanga has been made possible by many donors who supported a crowdfunding campaign, highlighting the power of the community. The artistic lead Emerson said, 'We created Hurihanga to reflect ancestral stories and the significance of Puaka, the star to which Te Waipounamu looks for Matariki. The brightest star in Tautoru (Orion's Belt), in Māori mythology Puaka's appearance means Te Waka o Raki is rising to bring loved ones to their final resting place in the celestial kingdom, a reminder to acknowledge those who came before us, but also to celebrate the present, and to dream for the future.' 'Hurihanga harnesses this wairua and draws on the symbolism of the cycles of time, of wind, rain, lightning and the growing, harvesting and storage of food, to create a sprawling, transformative story that takes viewers on a journey far beyond the physical setting,' Emerson said. Suggesting the power of art and the diverse ways we can creatively activate our shared landscape, through the powerful lens of Te Aō Māori imagery and storytelling, Hurihanga is a must-see! Explore a new way of seeing the heart of the city this winter with this striking collaboration every day from 6pm – 10pm from tonight. Wednesday 11 June, for one month.
