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Bishop reopens prayer request Facebook page

Bishop reopens prayer request Facebook page

A Devon Bishop is again inviting anyone in need of prayer to send their requests through Facebook.

22 February 2012

Climate Change:-'Shrug Culture' Challenged by Ash Wednesday Declaration

Climate Change:-'Shrug Culture' Challenged by Ash Wednesday Declaration

Leaders representing the UK's mainstream churches will today call for repentance over the prevailing 'shrug-culture' towards climate change.

22 February 2012

Church launches Pray One For Me website

Church launches Pray One For Me website

Prayer is in the news; banned from council agendas and, according to one opinion poll, ignored by many of those calling themselves "Christian".

22 February 2012

England:Tell us about your church's royal connections

England:Tell us about your church's royal connections

To celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, ChurchCare – the Church of England’s online resource caring for its 16,000 church buildings - is collecting stories about the regal links between churches, cathedrals and the monarchy. 

16 February 2012

The Church is under-appreciated says the Queen

The Church is under-appreciated says the Queen

The Queen has discussed the importance of faith in modern Britain with leaders from the the UK's nine traditional world religions during a Jubilee celebration at Lambeth Palace.

16 February 2012

Militant secularisation threat to religion, says Warsi

Militant secularisation threat to religion, says Warsi

Britain is under threat from a rising tide of "militant secularisation", a cabinet minister has warned.

14 February 2012

More new women priests than men for first time

More new women priests than men for first time

More female priests are joining the Church of England than male ones for the first time ever, it can be disclosed as it takes another step towards the introduction of women bishops.

14 February 2012

Anglicans urge UK action for Nigeria's threatened Christians

Anglicans urge UK action for Nigeria's threatened Christians

London, 8 February (ENInews) British Anglicans have called upon the United Kingdom government to support those in Nigeria seeking to protect religious minorities of all faiths and enable them to practice their religion without fear.

09 February 2012

General Synod: Archbishop Rowan speaks in debate on women bishops

General Synod: Archbishop Rowan speaks in debate on women bishops

The Church of England's General Synod is currently looking at the legislative process designed to make it possible for women to be bishops while also making provision for those who, for theological reasons, will not be able to receive their ministry.

09 February 2012

Church of South India priest to serve in Birmingham diocese

Church of South India priest to serve in Birmingham diocese

As Patron of the Benefice, the Bishop of Birmingham is delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Dr Joshva Raja as Vicar. This appointment has the goodwill of the parish representatives.

07 February 2012