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Extracts from transcript of Today programme

Extracts from transcript of Today programme

Interview with the Archbishop of Canterbury and Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor in Jerusalem.

23 December 2006

Rewiring parish churches for mission - rediscovering old ideas for the New Year

Rewiring parish churches for mission - rediscovering old ideas for the New Year

A book published today poses a range of questions to help parish churches as they pledge a 'mission shaped New Year's resolution' to transform their church and community in 2007. 

14 December 2006

Mothers' Union President elect will focus on global representation

Mothers' Union President elect will focus on global representation

The Mothers' Union, the largest Christian women's voluntary organisation in the world, has announced the election of Rosemary Kempsell as its World Wide President.  Initially elected for a three-year term of office, Rosemary will take up her post on 1st January 2007.

05 December 2006

Archbishop of Canterbury:Trident White Paper must provoke wide debate

Archbishop of Canterbury:Trident White Paper must provoke wide debate

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams has said that the Government White Paper on the future of Trident requires the widest possible consultation and should start and not close down public debate on the issue.

05 December 2006

Women Bishops Legislative Drafting Group announced

Women Bishops Legislative Drafting Group announced

The Archbishops' Council has agreed the membership of the legislative drafting group to consider proposals for allowing women to be consecrated as bishops. The drafting group was called for in a motion carried by the General Synod in July 2006.

05 December 2006

Church leaders to make pilgrimage to Bethlehem

Christian leaders have called for prayers throughout Advent for Christians in the Holy Land as they prepare for a pilgrimage to the birth place of Jesus Christ.

05 December 2006

Archbishop York derides 'Flawed reasoning' of BA Cross decision

Archbishop York derides 'Flawed reasoning' of BA Cross decision

The Archbishop of York, Dr. John Sentamu, today appealed to British Airways to reconsider their decision to refuse the appeal of Nadia Eweida who has lost her fight to openly wear a cross necklace at work at Heathrow.

21 November 2006

Statement issued at the bi-lateral meeting of Catholic and Anglican Bishops

Statement issued at the bi-lateral meeting of Catholic and Anglican Bishops

The Church of England House of Bishops and the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales are joining together for a bi-lateral meeting at Hinsley Hall, Leeds, on November 14 - 15th.

15 November 2006

Church growth specialist launches inspirational map of the road to growth

Church growth specialist launches inspirational map of the road to growth

A practical booklet exploring eight key themes to help local churches boost their congregations arrives in Christian bookshops today. 

14 November 2006

Archbishops appoint new Chairman of the Hospital Chaplaincies Council

Archbishops appoint new Chairman of the Hospital Chaplaincies Council

The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York have appointed the Bishop of Gloucester, The Right Reverend Michael Perham, to be Chairman of the Hospital Chaplaincies Council and also lead Bishop for matters concerning the National Health Service

08 November 2006