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Broadband for all, urges Bishop of Norwich

Broadband for all, urges Bishop of Norwich

A scheme in Norwich Diocese which gives broadband access to remote rural communities has been highlighted as an example of best practice in a report released today from the Lords Communcations Committee, which says the Government’s broadband strategy must not leave communities behind.

31 July 2012

Inspection report on Lancashire and Cumbria Theological Partnership published

Inspection report on Lancashire and Cumbria Theological Partnership published

The Church of England has published an inspection report on the Lancashire and Cumbria Theological Partnership.

30 July 2012

Positive developments at Auckland Castle

Positive developments at Auckland Castle

The key to unlock the transformation of Auckland Castle has been turned, with the ownership of Auckland Castle and the Zurbaran paintings being transferred from the Church Commissioners to new trusts.

23 July 2012

Bristol Diocese's Bp Mike appeals for Christians to support Control Arms campaign

Bristol Diocese's Bp Mike appeals for Christians to support Control Arms campaign

We’re into the last of a four week UN conference on an Arms Trade Treaty in New York. It is a hugely important conference because, unbelievably, there are no global rules for the arms trade.

23 July 2012

Bishop of Durham To Serve On Banking Standards Committee

Bishop of Durham To Serve On Banking Standards Committee

A cross party parliamentary inquiry into the banking industry and Libor scandal has had its membership confirmed with the inclusion of the Bishop of Durham as a non politically aligned member from the House of Lords

17 July 2012

London's churches throw open their doors to welcome visitors to the Olympics

London's churches throw open their doors to welcome visitors to the Olympics

[Diocese of London] Visitors to the 2012 Olympics will be able to escape one of the busiest periods the capital has ever seen by exploring its rich Christian heritage. The Diocese of London has published a guide to walking tours of the city's places of tranquillity, prayer and historic interest. All over London, churches will open their doors to visitors throughout the Games.

16 July 2012

Christian Beginnings by Geza Vermes - review

Christian Beginnings by Geza Vermes - review

By Rowan Williams [Guardian] finds a beautiful and magisterial early history still leaves some puzzles unsolved.

16 July 2012

Scarecrows recall an historic day in 1662

Scarecrows recall an historic day in 1662

By David Morgan [Knutsford Guardian] A Knutsford church is marking the historic day when everything changed for Christianity in England.

16 July 2012

Christian challenge to drone war - 'Playstation mentality

Christian challenge to drone war - 'Playstation mentality

By Ellen Teague Independent catholic news The increasing using of drones – armed unmanned aerial vehicles - in modern hi-tech warfare was challenged at seminar in London on 12 July organised by Pax Christi.

16 July 2012

Latest on women bishops legislation from General Synod

Latest on women bishops legislation from General Synod

General Synod has passed a motion (voting figures below)today, to adjourn the Final Approval debate on the draft Bishops and Priests (Consecration and Ordination of Women)

09 July 2012