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Bishop says UK government’s new climate change goal will benefit the poorest

A new goal to cut greenhouse gas emission in the UK to almost zero by 2050 has been welcomed by the C of E’s lead bishop on the environment.

14 June 2019

World’s oldest ecumenical movement celebrates its 175th anniversary

The Archbishop of York joined in celebrations with one of the oldest ecumenical global movements in marking its 175th anniversary

14 June 2019

Christian and Muslim scholars discuss freedom of religion

Christian and Muslim academics gathered to discuss freedom and the role of faith communities in the Ecumenical Institute of Bossey

14 June 2019

Anglican leaders explore global church and state relationships during USPG gathering

Anglican leaders discuss the changing relationship between state and church at USPG's triennial International Consultation in Barbados.

14 June 2019

Young people at the heart of new international Finland-Wales ecumenical partnership

Finnish and Welsh young people will be at the heart of a new partnership between their country’s church leaders, agreed this week.

07 June 2019

United Nations hears of Anglican Communion Churches’ active role in tackling climate change

The role of the church in tackling climate change was highlighted during a televised discussion from the UN Head Office in New York yesterday.

07 June 2019

Criminals impersonate Anglican Communion Secretary General in iTunes Gift Card fraud

Scam emails designed to look like they are from the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion have been used to defraud people.

31 May 2019

Christians of all denominations unite around the world to pray “Thy Kingdom Come”

Christians around the world will be praying “Thy Kingdom Come” as individuals, in churches, in ecumenical gatherings and beacon events.

29 May 2019

Church of England investors hold oil companies to account on climate change

Two multinational oil companies were challenged and commended on their climate change targets by the Church of England this week.

24 May 2019

Christians around the world observe Anglican Communion Sunday this weekend

Christians from all over the world will pray for the Anglican Communion on Sunday (26 May), the feast day of St Augustine of Canterbury.

24 May 2019