Teletext Recovery - 30/08/2003

P141 Teletext 141 Aug30 21:12:59    —————————  ———————————————————————— RELIGION ON THE GO You can get anything online these days. Nothing, it seems, is immune from the internet's influence. And this Sunday, Britain will see a virtual vicar in operation — armchair believers will be able to attend a church service via their PCs. The days of traditional churchgoing seem on the slide, as religion is increasingly packaged for convenience. But, does that matter? ——————————————————————————————————1/8—— by Adam Hill NEW GENERATION PHONE? GAMES & RINGTONES p676 Romance Antiques Connect TV Guide

P141 Teletext 141 Aug30 21:12:10    —————————  ———————————————————————— RELIGION ON THE GO Reverend Alan Bain from Bath denies the webcast of his sermon on Sunday cheapens the power of religion. "The internet is no excuse for church," he admits. "But it is a shop window to allow people to have a fresh look and swallow their preconceptions. We want to reach people who don't come. "We're not afraid of technology here — we have a website and use e-mails to communicate with church members." ——————————————————————————————————2/8—— To view it: www.broadbandreligion.co.uk Seeking Soulmate? see ITV1 p390 Romance Antiques Connect TV Guide

P141 Teletext 141 Aug30 21:15:59    —————————  ———————————————————————— RELIGION ON THE GO Despite falling attendances at UK churches, celebrities ensure religion remains a fixture in the media. Madonna supports the mystical Jewish faith Kaballah, while Mel Gibson, a Catholic, is releasing a controversial film about the crucifixion. Others sing the praises of spiritual gurus. And closer to home, Asda is adding its weight behind the faith debate by putting chaplains in all its stores. ——————————————————————————————————3/8—— Win an LCD TV 147 HALF PRICE HOTELS see ITV1 p361 Romance Antiques Connect TV Guide

P141 Teletext 141 Aug30 21:10:19    —————————  ———————————————————————— RELIGION ON THE GO Supermarket chain Asda is aiming for all its 261 outlets to have a chaplain in them by the end of the year. "At the moment we have 120," explains a spokeswoman. "They usually come in once a week for a couple of hours. "They walk round the aisles and chat to customers about day-to-day matters such as what's been on TV. If customers want to discuss more private matters, we have a room set aside for them." ——————————————————————————————————4/8—— Godlines 462 IS LOVE IN THE AIR FOR YOU? p148 Romance Antiques Connect TV Guide

P141 Teletext 141 Aug30 21:23:10    —————————  ———————————————————————— RELIGION ON THE GO Asda's attempts to get religion into their stores has attracted representatives from the Anglican, Catholic and even Buddhist faiths. Meanwhile the Church of England has used imaginative advertising campaigns to get worshippers through its doors for the past few years. But Jonathan Bartley, of religious thinktank Ekklesia, says innovations are not necessarily the way forward. ——————————————————————————————————5/8—— Win an LCD TV 147 BRAND NEW VOICE MESSAGES-ITV1 p385 Romance Antiques Connect TV Guide

P141 Teletext 141 Aug30 21:26:09    —————————  ———————————————————————— RELIGION ON THE GO There is always a danger the church will become just another product to be consumed, says religion expert Jonathan Bartley. "The church talks a good game, but once people get there they may see it's not how it was advertised," he says. Referring to this weekend's webcast from a Bath church, he adds: "There is a danger that the sermon becomes a performance: Showcase Sunday!" ——————————————————————————————————6/8—— Dumped after summer? How to survive 142 RINGTONES FOR YOUR MOBILE ITV1 p359 Romance Antiques Connect TV Guide

P141 Teletext 141 Aug30 21:11:19    —————————  ———————————————————————— RELIGION ON THE GO Churches need to use different methods, such as the internet, to reach churchgoers, says John Buckeridge, editor of Christianity And Renewal. "It's part of what churches should be doing — finding culturally relevant ways of communicating with people. "If it's a case of the webcast or nothing, then it's good people are watching the webcast. This means they get a taster." ——————————————————————————————————7/8—— Godlines 462 Get help with dieting, love or stress on your mobile. SEE p108 Romance Antiques Connect TV Guide

P141 Teletext 141 Aug30 21:14:19    —————————  ———————————————————————— RELIGION ON THE GO Even though Bath vicar Alan Bain is happy to preach over the internet, he draws the line at some high-tech offerings, like online weddings. "It goes against the point — to be married in front of your own community," he says. "But we want to get involved in community TV and we would like to put a webcam in a township church in Cape Town and hold a joint service." ——————————————————————————————————8/8—— Antiques with Eric Knowles 143 CHECK OUT YOUR LOVE STARS p148 Romance Antiques Connect TV Guide

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