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Relief, Development and Advocacy Seminar at Bishopthorpe

Relief, Development and Advocacy Seminar at Bishopthorpe

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

Bishop Andrew takes to the water

Bishop Andrew takes to the water

The The Bishop of Reading is going on a pilgrimage with a difference – one that will take place entirely on water.

30 April 2012

Chair of Canterbury CNC appointed

Chair of Canterbury CNC appointed

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

Archbishop of York Tells Headteachers of Importance of Religious Education in Schools

Archbishop of York Tells Headteachers of Importance of Religious Education in Schools

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

Archbishop of York reflects on 'Christian Citizenship Today

Archbishop of York reflects on 'Christian Citizenship Today

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

Executive remuneration: The charity perspective

Executive remuneration: The charity perspective

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

Archbishop Of York Calls For All Children In Poverty To Get Free School Meals

Archbishop Of York Calls For All Children In Poverty To Get Free School Meals

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

With 100 days to go, hundreds of churches are getting ready for 2012 Games

With 100 days to go, hundreds of churches are getting ready for 2012 Games

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

Dean of Newcastle adds voice of concert over government VAT plans

Dean of Newcastle adds voice of concert over government VAT plans

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

Major ecumenical climate change service and workshops

Major ecumenical climate change service and workshops

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