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SPCK Bookshops

SPCK Bookshops

SPCK and St Stephen the Great Charitable Trust are pleased to announce that they are to partner in a new move in the operation and intended expansion of the SPCK bookshop.

24 October 2006

Shock poster pressures supermarkets to back Bishop

Shock poster pressures supermarkets to back Bishop

Today the Bishop of Bolton, the Rt Rev David Gillett, will reveal a shocking poster which shows the typical range of supermarket goods on offer to children this Halloween.

18 October 2006

The Revd Sir Derek Pattinson RIP

The Revd Sir Derek Pattinson RIP

The Church of England mourns the loss of Sir Derek Pattinson, who died, aged 76, on Tuesday, October 10. As Associate Secretary General, he helped to see into being the General Synod of the Church of England in 1970 and served as its Secretary General from 1972 to 1990.

16 October 2006

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for secure future for Hospital Chaplaincy

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for secure future for Hospital Chaplaincy

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has given his strong support to the work of hospital chaplains and has stressed the need for a commitment to securing effective chaplaincy services across the National Health Service at a time of job cutbacks and financial restraint.

06 October 2006

Anglican Foundation launches 'The Awareness Course

Anglican Foundation launches 'The Awareness Course

The Awareness Course is expected to be the most revolutionary experience in Christian self-development since the Alpha Course.

21 September 2006

Bishop challenges supermarkets to lighten up Halloween

Bishop challenges supermarkets to lighten up Halloween

The Bishop of Bolton, the Rt Revd David Gillett, has today published a letter sent to Britain's supermarket bosses urging them to rethink the way that their stores promote Halloween.

18 September 2006

Archbishop's Prayer for Darfur

Archbishop's Prayer for Darfur

The Archbishop of Canterbury has joined other faith leaders in expressing renewed concern for Darfur and has published a prayer for Sunday 17th September, designated as an international Day of Prayer for the region.

16 September 2006

Back-a-Book to help Lambeth Palace Library turn over very old pages

Back-a-Book to help Lambeth Palace Library turn over very old pages

Lambeth Palace Library, the historic library of the Archbishops of Canterbury and the principal reference point for the history of the Church of England, has launched a project to help safeguard the future of thousands of priceless books - while offering a unique gift idea at the same time.

31 August 2006

Archbishop Ends Fast With Call For New Efforts For A Sustainable Peace in Middle East

Archbishop Ends Fast With Call For New Efforts For A Sustainable Peace in Middle East

The Archbishop of York has today ended his seven-day vigil for peace by calling for the international community to renew its efforts in working for a sustainable solution to conflict in the Middle East. 

21 August 2006

Archbishop Shorn and Anointed in preparation for prayer and fasting

Archbishop Shorn and Anointed in preparation for prayer and fasting

The Archbishop of York had his head shaved and anointed with oil during the Sunday morning act of worship at York Minster. The acts of preparation came as the Most Revd Dr John Sentamu began a seven day fast and prayer vigil for the Middle East. 

15 August 2006