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Services and commemorations mark first anniversary of London tower block fire

A memorial service has been held at a London church close to the scene of a devastating fire in a block of flats in which 72 people died.

14 June 2018

Church leaders endorse Season of Creation in rare ecumenical joint letter

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has joined leaders of other Christian churches to promote participation in the Season of Creation.

13 June 2018

Ecumenical consultation to discuss implications of Joint Declaration on Doctrine of Justification

Representatives of five denominations have met to discuss the ongoing implications of the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification.

08 June 2018

Anticipation mounts in Anglican Communion two years ahead of Lambeth Conference 2020

Archbishops from around the Anglican Communion have been giving their views on the importance of the Lambeth Conference. 

08 June 2018

Welsh television drama advisor to become Director of Formation for Licensed Ministry

A priest who acted as advisor to a TV drama about a rural female vicar has been appointed to oversee training of licensed ministers in Wales.

07 June 2018

“Even the word ‘help’, I didn’t know how to say it” – abuse survivor tells her story

The Anglican Communion’s Safe Church Commission have met with survivors of abuse as they gathered in South Africa last month.

07 June 2018

Police conclude investigation into “payments to Daesh” for release of sex-slaves

The former Vicar of Baghdad, Canon Andrew White, has said that he faces no charges following allegations that he paid a ransom to Daesh.

07 June 2018

Diocese of London passes half-way mark in target for 100 new worshipping communities

A new French-language congregation marks the half-way mark in the Diocese of London’s plans for 100 new worshipping communities.

06 June 2018

Archbishop of Canterbury says a reconciled Church can dispel the “fear of the ‘other’”

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has spoken of the danger that “fear of the other” poses to “Christian witness and presence”.

06 June 2018

Two new bishops elected for Scottish Episcopal Church

The Scottish Episcopal Church has elected new bishops to serve two of its seven dioceses: St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane; and Brechin

05 June 2018