The Archbishop of York Dr. John Sentamu and Mrs Margaret Sentamu today held a meeting with 52 people based from the Dioceses in the North of England to discuss relief, development and advocacy work.
30 April 2012
The The Bishop of Reading is going on a pilgrimage with a difference – one that will take place entirely on water.
30 April 2012
The Prime Minister has appointed the Rt Hon the Lord Luce KG, GCVO to be Chairman of the Crown Nominations Commission for its selection of the next Archbishop of Canterbury to succeed the Most Reverend and Rt Hon Rowan Williams. Dr Williams has announced that he will stand down on 31 December 2012.
27 April 2012
The Archbishop of York today addressed 50 Headteachers from schools and academies across the North of England, and spoke of the importance of Religious Education in schools.
25 April 2012
The Archbishop of York today gave the keynote address ‘Christian Citizenship Today’ at the Citizenship, Covenant and Christ Conference at Belfast City Hall.
20 April 2012
The Church of England and a group of charities have joined together to urge investors to vote during the 2012 AGM season on executive remuneration packages that have risen excessively.
19 April 2012
The Archbishop of York today backed The Children’s Society in its calls to make sure that all children living in poverty can get a free school meal.
19 April 2012
One hundred days before the 2012 Games commence, the Church of England has released details illustrating how hundreds of its churches and worshippers are preparing to serve communities via Games-themed events, hospitality, chaplaincy, sports fixtures, prayer and exhibitions.
18 April 2012
The Very Reverend Chris Dalliston, Dean of Newcastle has added his voice to an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer expressing huge concerns over his announcement in the recent budget to remove VAT exemptions for alteration to listed buildings.
17 April 2012
The Anglican Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, Roman Catholic Bishop of Middlesbrough, The Rt Rev Terence Drainey and The Methodist Chair of the York & Hull District, the Rev Stephen Burgess will lead a special service at York Minster on Saturday, 21 April, to explore the Christian response to climate change.
16 April 2012