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"Church must fill failing state void" - Archbishop-elect Justin Welby

"Church must fill failing state void" - Archbishop-elect Justin Welby

Justin Welby, the Bishop of Durham, said the financial crisis and a series of scandals had “toppled the idols” on which British society had been based for decades but could open up the way for a wider return to Christianity. 

01 February 2013

Bishop of Durham Says Farewell To His Diocese

The Right Revd Justin Welby, Bishop of Durham and Archbishop of Canterbury Elect, tonight (Monday January 28) bade farewell to the Durham Diocese with a message of hope for the people he is leaving behind.

29 January 2013

Two new Church of England parish publications go online

Two new Church of England parish publications go online

Two new monthly publications, specifically designed for Church of England parishes, have been posted online on the Church’s website.

28 January 2013

Bishop urges Christian generosity 'to give the blood that flows through your veins'

Bishop urges Christian generosity 'to give the blood that flows through your veins'

The Bishop of Carlisle today urged Christians to consider giving more than money in a new campaign launched jointly with the NHS and Churches.

28 January 2013

Bishops urge parishes to help 'Keep the Promise'

Bishops urge parishes to help 'Keep the Promise'

Four Church of England Bishops have called on parishes to respond to public consultations being run by uniformed organisations about the ‘promises’ their new members make.

24 January 2013

New National Adviser to add vital dimension to social witness

New National Adviser to add vital dimension to social witness

Elizabeth Henry has joined Mission and Public Affairs (MPA) as National Adviser for the Committee for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns (CMEAC) with a vision to engage with race awareness issues in society at large.

23 January 2013

Praise For Volunteers As Church Receives Accolade

Praise For Volunteers As Church Receives Accolade

Parishioners and dignitaries at a Wearside church today (Jan 22) gathered to celebrate the award of an accolade from Visit England.

23 January 2013

In today's age of plenty there is no reason why anyone should go without, IF...

In today's age of plenty there is no reason why anyone should go without, IF...

The Bishops of Hereford and Derby today challenge governments, companies and citizens to take the necessary steps to reduce the millions currently going hungry, as a coalition 100 organisations come together to make 2013 the year in which we make dramatic progress towards ending global hunger - IF.

23 January 2013

Prayers for farming on Plough Monday

Prayers for farming on Plough Monday

On 14th January 2013 the Church of England is encouraging Christian communities across the country to pray for farmers and those working in the rural economy. Special prayers have published online to mark ‘Plough Monday’, traditionally the start of the agricultural year.

14 January 2013

Bishop Justin Welby becomes archbishop of Canterbury-elect

Bishop Justin Welby becomes archbishop of Canterbury-elect

A medieval ceremony has begun the process of the Rt Revd Justin Welby becoming the Archbishop of Canterbury.

11 January 2013