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Archbishop of Canterbury's Sermon at York Minster

Archbishop of Canterbury's Sermon at York Minster

Any congregation might be forgiven for wondering what are we going to hear about this morning. Members of Synod in particular (but perhaps members of the Church of England in general) may have the slight sense that there's rather too much to be hearing about, that we're suffering somewhat from issue fatigue.

07 July 2008

Archbishop of York calls for Civil Rights

Archbishop of York calls for Civil Rights

Dr. John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, is calling for the establishment of a new civil rights movement in Britain to bring about the restoration of Zimbabwe

04 July 2008

Obituary of Henry Chadwick by Archbishop Rowan Williams in the Guardian

Obituary of Henry Chadwick by Archbishop Rowan Williams in the Guardian

'The Anglican Church,' it was said, 'may not have a Pope, but it does have Henry Chadwick.' Nothing could better illustrate the unique position held for many years by this aristocrat among Anglican scholars, who has died aged 87

23 June 2008

Community Campaigners pay tribute to Pat Regan

Community Campaigners pay tribute to Pat Regan

Anti-gun crime organisations from across the UK paid tribute to Pat Regan, the mother and anti-violence campaigner, whose funeral took place last week.

23 June 2008

July Synod Briefing

July Synod Briefing

Key debates on women bishops, clergy terms of service legislation, climate change, church tourism, ecumenical relations, reader ministry and parochial fees

20 June 2008

Sikh Support for Church Community

Sikh Support for Church Community

As part of the fund-raising scheme to support the Medieval church of St Chad's in the Warwickshire village of Bishop's Tachbrook, the local shopkeeper, Mr Manjit Singh has donated £500 towards the upkeep of the Grade One listed building.

20 June 2008

Ecumenical representatives join Westminster Abbey's College

Ecumenical representatives join Westminster Abbey's College

Senior members of the Roman Catholic and Methodist churches have been invited to join the College of Westminster Abbey.

23 May 2008

Church publishes prayers to ease exam stress

Church publishes prayers to ease exam stress

The Church of England has published a selection of prayers offering reassurance to students and teachers in coping with the current examination period.

21 May 2008

Archbishop of York prepares for parachute jump

Archbishop of York prepares for parachute jump

The Archbishop of York, Dr. John Sentamu, today encouraged more sponsors for his daring parachute jump to raise money for the families of soldiers killed or injured in Afghanistan

21 May 2008

Anglican Church in Zimbabwe is making a difference

Anglican Church in Zimbabwe is making a difference

USPG: Anglicans in World Mission, has been heartened by the response to the call to prayer issued for (27th April 2008) by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York.

07 May 2008