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Archbishop of York says: "Stop Moaning, Start Doing"

Archbishop of York says: "Stop Moaning, Start Doing"

The Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu today launched his new book "John Sentamu's Faith Stories" at Bishopthorpe Palace.

15 February 2013

Faith in Health and Healing: Integrating the church with health services

Faith in Health and Healing: Integrating the church with health services

A landmark conference in April will make visible the wide range of health services offered by churches in the United Kingdom and beyond.

15 February 2013

England: Church delight as end to 'Misery Making' scrap metal trade becomes law

England: Church delight as end to 'Misery Making' scrap metal trade becomes law

The Church of England has today warmly welcomed the passing of the Scrap Metal Dealers Bill, which cleared its final legislative hurdle in the House of Lords on February 12 and now goes forward for Royal Assent. 

13 February 2013

Statement on the conclusion of the meeting of the House of Bishops

Statement on the conclusion of the meeting of the House of Bishops

The House of Bishops of the Church of England has today expressed its encouragement and support for new robust processes and steps in bringing forward to General Synod the necessary legislation to consecrate women to the episcopate.

08 February 2013

Turning The Tide Of Time For Lent

Turning The Tide Of Time For Lent

An author and Clergyman from the Diocese of Durham has issued a challenge for Lent aimed at getting people to give up being busy - if only for half an hour per day to prove to themselves that their lives are not out of control and to discover some of the simple joy of living without doing.

08 February 2013

Bishop calls for prayers for starving consumers and struggling farmers

Bishop calls for prayers for starving consumers and struggling farmers

The Bishop of Wakefield, the Rt Rev Stephen Platten, has called on people to pray for the whole food production chain from struggling farmers, in the UK and elsewhere, to those that do not have enough to eat.

06 February 2013

Archbishop of York's Twenty Inspirational Faith Stories

Archbishop of York's Twenty Inspirational Faith Stories

A new book by the Archbishop, 'Faith Stories', will be published on 20 February 2013. The book is about 20 people telling true stories of how their faith has helped transform lives where they live.

06 February 2013

Common Worship Lectionary app launched

Common Worship Lectionary app launched

The essential digital accompaniment to the Church of England’s Lectionary of daily readings and services is now available as an app for iPad.

06 February 2013

Cathedral Dedication Of Light

Cathedral Dedication Of Light

The Cathedral Church of St Nicholas in Newcastle launched the next stage in its ambitious £2.1m refurbishment programme with a service on the evening of Saturday February 2.

06 February 2013

Justin Welby confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury at St Paul's Cathedral

Justin Welby confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury at St Paul's Cathedral

The Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Justin Welby, has officially become the Archbishop of Canterbury at a ceremony, known as the ‘Confirmation of Election’, which took place in the context of an act of worship in St Paul's Cathedral today.

04 February 2013