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Covenant marks new ecumenical endeavour for seafarers

Covenant marks new ecumenical endeavour for seafarers

Three Christian maritime societies have signed an agreement to work more closely together for the benefit of seafarers.

28 October 2005

HM The Queen to inaugurate Eighth General Synod

HM The Queen to inaugurate Eighth General Synod

Her Majesty The Queen will inaugurate the Eighth General Synod of the Church of England in Church House, Westminster on Tuesday, 15 November. 

21 October 2005

New 'Bishop In Mission' Appointed

New 'Bishop In Mission' Appointed

The Most Rev'd Henry Luke Orombi, Archbishop of Uganda, with the August 2004 consent of the House of Bishops of the Church of Uganda has appointed a priest of the Church of England, the Rev'd Prebendary Sandy Millar, as Assistant Bishop in the Church of Uganda

21 October 2005

Faith Groups Join Together Against Euthanasia

Faith Groups Join Together Against Euthanasia

In an unprecedented move, nine leading figures from the six major faith groups in the UK have joined forces to give a serious warning about any proposed change in the law to allow assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia.

07 October 2005

Confirmation of Election of Dr John Sentamu as Archbishop of York

Confirmation of Election of Dr John Sentamu as Archbishop of York

In an ancient formal legal ceremony accompanied by hymns, soloist, drums, brass and an address from Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, the Most Revd John Sentamu was confirmed as Archbishop of York in St Mary Le Bow Church, London on October 5th

06 October 2005

Bishop criticises BMJ approach to assisted dying debate

Bishop criticises BMJ approach to assisted dying debate

The Rt Revd Christopher Herbert, Bishop of St Albans, has criticised the British Medical Journal for publishing five articles (including an editorial) effectively in favour of euthanasia but only one article against it.

30 September 2005

Church of England - Caterpillar: No current grounds for disinvestment

Church of England - Caterpillar: No current grounds for disinvestment

A robust and rigorous review of the Church of England's shareholding in Caterpillar Inc - the US-based manufacturer of construction and mining equipment - has resulted in a decision by the Church's Ethical Investment Advisory Group (EIAG) not to recommend disinvestment at this time.

20 September 2005

York Diocese and Minster Support Katrina Victims

York Diocese and Minster Support Katrina Victims

Helping the Churches of Mississippi help the victims of Hurricane Katrina York Minster is linking up with St Andrew's Cathedral, Jackson, Mississippi, to channel donations from northern England to church relief efforts in the devastated Gulf Coast of America.

15 September 2005

Bishop says church plays important role in modern life

Bishop says church plays important role in modern life

The Bishop of Leicester, the Rt Revd Tim Stevens, is to appear in Channel Five's 'Don't Get me Started,' on Tuesday evening (September 13th).

09 September 2005

The Anglican Franciscan Third Order meeting - Canterbury

The Anglican Franciscan Third Order meeting - Canterbury

The Anglican Franciscan Third Order meeting at the Franciscan International Study Centre in Canterbury, UK, grew by over a hundred members overnight

06 September 2005