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Memorial Service for Victorian Bushfire victims

Memorial Service for Victorian Bushfire victims

To this Abbey Church of St Peter we come today, as many thousands have before us, to grieve enormous pain and loss, to remember those who have so tragically died and to affirm they will not be forgotten

06 April 2009

Church of England clergy wanted for war-torn Sri Lanka

Church of England clergy wanted for war-torn Sri Lanka

Clergy from the Church of England are being invited to provide respite for Sri Lankan priests in the war-torn country. CoE clergy will be asked to take over from Sri Lankan clergy in safe regions, so that those clergy can provide respite for their countrymen in conflict zones.

27 March 2009

Five Talents wins City of London Award

Five Talents wins City of London Award

Five Talents was awarded the Overall Winner at the City of London Sustainable City Awards at a ceremony in the Mansion House on 19th February 2009. Five Talents also won their category “Sustainable and Responsible Finance”.

05 March 2009

The start of the season of Lent in England

The start of the season of Lent in England

The 1100th anniversary celebrations of the Diocese of Exeter will begin with a 24 hour fast by the Bishop, the Rt Revd Michael Langrish

26 February 2009

Cut the carbon this Lent, says Church of England

Cut the carbon this Lent, says Church of England

Advice from a banking boss, the latest eco-technology in a country church, lifestyle pledges in the North East and a cut-carbon-not-chocolate challenge are just some of the ways the Church of England is putting a green stamp on Lent as part of its Shrinking the Footprint campaign.

25 February 2009

Archbishops' appeal for Zimbabwe

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams and The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, have launched a joint appeal to help counter the humanitarian crisis and deteriorating political situation in Zimbabwe. The Archbishops’ appeal for Zimbabwe highlights the support needed by churches, which are struggling to feed the hungry and heal the sick, and are suffering alongside their communities.

25 February 2009

Archbishop of York discusses implications of the financial crisis and the recession

Archbishop of York discusses implications of the financial crisis and the recession

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu today highlighted the significance of the world financial crisis and discussed the implications for ministry for those struggling with the practical consequences of the downturn in the economy

12 February 2009

Church highlights Darwin's 'forgotten' parish work

Church highlights Darwin's 'forgotten' parish work

A new page paying tribute to the ‘forgotten’ church work of Charles Darwin in his local parish of Downe, Kent, has been published on the Church of England’s website

11 February 2009

Archbishop of York dedicates memorial of Olaudah Equiano

Archbishop of York dedicates memorial of Olaudah Equiano

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu will dedicate the memorial of Olaudah Equiano in St Margaret’s Church at Westminster Abbey at 6.30 pm on Monday 9th February 2009

09 February 2009

USPG welcomes Primates Meeting Statement on Zimbabwe

USPG welcomes Primates Meeting Statement on Zimbabwe

Anglicans in World Mission today welcomed the statement from the Primates Meeting, as one recognising both the need of the peoples of Zimbabwe, and the place of the Anglican Church in alleviating those needs

04 February 2009