Been introduced by Andrew to Alexander Rybak who got the highest vote ever in the Eurovision Song Contest back in 2009. I’ve been listening to various of his songs nearly all night as I complete my law essay… 🙂 Continue reading Alexander Rybak – a new favourite…
The fight for equal marriage is being fought right across the globe at the moment. Some people will know that I am happy to be associated with the Equal Marriage NI campaign, and have been helping via Tinsel Box in some related activity by Christians who want Equal Marriage. Always on the look out for inspiration for graphics, we may be able to take some hope from a graphic produced for the campaign in the USA. Have a look at the graphic shown below. Source:insurance quotes online Fortunately, here in the United Kingdom, the costs are not as great as there … Continue reading Equal Marriage NI can learn from the US campaign
So Stonewall is now campaigning for Equal Marriage – according to the feed on Twitter and its website. But let’s be honest, this wasn’t always the case: Stonewall initially refused to change their position or engage with critics and even appeared to argue that marriage equality would be too expensive. However, shortly before a planned demonstration by marriage equality campaigners was due to take place outside the 2010 Stonewall Awards, Stonewall announced that they would campaign for same-sex marriage. (whythesilencestonewall.wordpress.com) Stonewall keeps telling us that it is working for LGBT equality across the UK. Indeed, its name on Twitter suggests … Continue reading Stonewall, #equalmarriageni, and trading names – a reminder about #moreBS
This morning I had the pleasure of playing the organ and helping to lead the worship in St Dorothea’s Parish Church, Gilnahirk. It was rather unexpected to receive a text message late yesterday afternoon from Fr Nigel Kirkpatrick, the Rector, … Continue reading A real pleasure subbing for Andrew
I have just watched some footage which it is said is from the Twelfth of July parade in Belfast yesterday. It is clearly outside St Patrick’s Church in Donegall Street. The marching could be said to be dignified, and it … Continue reading Orangefest gone wrong…
With Belfast City Council voting in favour of equal rights with regard to marriage in the city of Belfast, it was refreshing to read a statement from the Chaplain of Pembroke College, Oxford: Civil Partnerships and Pembroke College Chapel The Governing Body and chaplain are dedicated to the mission of the chapel as fully including the whole college community, past and present, staff, students, and fellows. Same sex couples are most welcome to approach the chaplain with regard to preparation, celebration, and prayers when entering a Civil Partnership and for continuing support and counsel within their relationship as any other … Continue reading Marriage equality – at step in the right direction in Oxford
It seems that many of my friends have been wishing their American friends “Happy Independence Day”. I like the alternative view stated to me by a friend and brother, Angus, Whenever Americans go on about Independence Day, I find it prudent to: (1) check which State they originate from – they were likely not one of the rebel colonies; (2) observe the rebels were British; and (3) point out it is the date on which the Empire won the decisive victory in the Zulu War… So, Happy Ulundi Day! Continue reading Happy Ulundi Day
Last night, Belfast City Council became the first council in Northern Ireland to support marriage equality. The Council voted in favour of the motion [proposed by Sinn Féin, supported by SDLP councillors and one Alliance councillor1]: This Council supports the same rights and entitlements to civil marriages for all citizens of Belfast regardless of race, religion or sexuality. However, as my friend Stephen Glenn so rightly says, that the Council voted in favour “isn’t all the story”. For there were no votes against, not because all councillors were in favour of the motion but, rather, because the Unionist councillors left … Continue reading Marriage equality: DUP doesn’t understand devolution…
Summer Madness is a Christian festival, it boasts of being Ireland’s premier Christian festival on its website. One staff member tells of deeds that suggest some members of staff don’t act in a Christ-like manner. Get your tissues out! Continue reading Summer Madness staff expresses disappointment with Summer Madness
Gyronny Herald 