Roundup: Christian cliches, peak oil (not), joint mourning, Islamic finance, dialogue, interfaith resources, same-sex partnerships

In a historic move, the United Reformed Church (URC) has become the largest faith group in Britain to decide to bless same-sex partnerships on its premises. The URC’s General Assembly voted yesterday (7 July) to take advantage of a change in the law that means civil partnerships for same-sex couples can be solemnised on religious premises.