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Church of England Synod: Anglican Communion Covenant Process

Members of the Church of England General Synod have carried a motion to 'engage positively' with the Anglican Communion Covenant process. The motion was 'clearly carried', according to Archdeacon Clive Mansell, who estimated that the vote in favour of the motion was as high as two to one.

13 July 2007

Ecumenical Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrate 40 years

Ecumenical Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrate 40 years

On 5th.July The Ecumenical Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrated its fortieth anniversary at a reception at Lambeth Palace. Bishop Christopher Hill welcomed the Society on behalf of the Archbishop of Canterbury, who is on sabbatical. 

13 July 2007

Be all weather evangelists who loiter with intent, Archbishop of York tells new Church Army evangeli

Be all weather evangelists who loiter with intent, Archbishop of York tells new Church Army evangeli

On 12th July a packed Sheffield Cathedral saw seven women and three men admitted to the Office of Evangelist by the Most Rev Rt Hon John Sentamu the Archbishop of York.

13 July 2007

Archbishop of York calls for donations to fund the flood hit farmers

Archbishop of York calls for donations to fund the flood hit farmers

The Rt. Hon. and Most Revd. Dr. John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, today joined HRH the Prince of Wales in supporting an appeal fund for farmers hit by recent floods.

13 July 2007

Church says IVF children need fathers

Church says IVF children need fathers

The Mission and Public Affairs Council of the Church of England has given cautious acceptance to the proposal to produce cytoplasmic hybrid embryos for research into the alleviation of serious diseases. 

26 June 2007

Canterbury and Bec in new Ecumenical partnership

Canterbury and Bec in new Ecumenical partnership

Ecumenical links between Canterbury Cathedral and the monastic houses at Bec in Normandy have been strengthened when the Chapter of Canterbury travelled recently to Bec for the signing of an Agreement to strengthen mutual understanding and deepen spiritual relationships.

20 June 2007

No-one can pass the buck on climate change

No-one can pass the buck on climate change

The UK must face the challenge of climate change with passion and creativity, not gloomy martyrdom, the Church of England has warned an official consultation.

20 June 2007

Farming Concerns

Farming Concerns

The Bishop of Ramsbury, Stephen Conway, will spend today (5th June) meeting local farmers to hear about the reality of agricultural life in his area of the Diocese of the Salisbury.

05 June 2007

Back to Church Sunday takes off across the country - 1700 churches sign up

Back to Church Sunday takes off across the country - 1700 churches sign up

More than 17,000 people are expected to return to church in September as Back to Church Sunday expands to take in 1700 churches across England. 

05 June 2007

Archbishop of Canterbury on the Today Programme: child protection

Archbishop of Canterbury on the Today Programme: child protection

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, was interviewed on BBC R4's Today Programme about how the Church of England has responded to recent high-profile cases of abuse, and the Church's plans for new guidance for dioceses on reviewing ‘historic’ cases.

30 May 2007