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England: House of Lords speeches: Christians in the Middle East

England: House of Lords speeches: Christians in the Middle East

The Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, initiated a debate in the House of Lords on Friday ( 9 December) on the situation of Christians in the Middle East.

12 December 2011

Archbishop of Canterbury's response to Guardian/LSE 'Reading the Riots' study

Archbishop of Canterbury's response to Guardian/LSE 'Reading the Riots' study

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, wrote this article for the Guardian newspaper,

06 December 2011

Tens of thousands respond to invitations to Back to Church Sunday

Tens of thousands respond to invitations to Back to Church Sunday

Congregations increased by nearly a quarter at more than 4,200 churches on Back to Church Sunday on 25th September 2011 – an average of 19 extra people per church. 

25 November 2011

England: Church growth in deprived areas - £100,000 research and development grants

England: Church growth in deprived areas - £100,000 research and development grants

The Archbishops' Council and Church Commissioners have distributed £1million as part of a nationwide move to help develop successful church growth projects in deprived areas.

24 November 2011

I'm getting along to a Christmas service says Jo Brand

I'm getting along to a Christmas service says Jo Brand

I’m getting along to a Christmas service says Jo Brand – as new website helps millions find nearest seasonal service

24 November 2011

Archbishop of York backs High Pay review findings and an end to corrosive pay deals

Archbishop of York backs High Pay review findings and an end to corrosive pay deals

The Archbishop of York today welcomed today’s report of the High Pay Commission’s independent inquiry into high pay and boardroom pay across the public and private sectors in the UK. The Commission, established by Compass with the support of the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust, is calling for an end to corrosive pay deals.

22 November 2011

Church response gives a clear 'no' to UK Bill of Rights proposals

Church response gives a clear 'no' to UK Bill of Rights proposals

The Mission and Public Affairs Council of the Church of England has published its Response to the Discussion Paper from the Commission on a UK Bill of Rights. 

22 November 2011

Church of England: Surge of signatures on power feed-in tariff petition

Church of England: Surge of signatures on power feed-in tariff petition

The Church of England is calling on the UK Government to slow down plans to drop the rate of returns on electricity grid feed-in tariffs for solar panels to give churches and other community groups more time to complete installation. It is also asking for a special community tariff.

22 November 2011

Archbishops question case for elected House of Lords

Archbishops question case for elected House of Lords

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York question the rationale for a wholly or mainly elected House of Lords in their submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Government’s Draft Bill and White Paper

14 November 2011

Archbishop's call to re-establish a fairer society

Archbishop's call to re-establish a fairer society

The Archbishop of York, Dr. John Sentamu has commented on the extremes of wealth and poverty and the urgent task ahead to re-establish a fairer society.

05 November 2011