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Archbishop of Canterbury's final Michaelmas Sermon at Canterbury Cathedral

On this Michaelmas Sunday, exactly 40 years after my ordination as a Deacon in St Paul's Cathedral, I stand to preach my last sermon as Archbishop of Canterbury in this similarly awe-inspiring place of worship. 

29 September 2002

Coals to Newcastle?

Coals to Newcastle?

Exhibition about the C of E comes to Canterbury

06 September 2002

The Quiet Garden Movement celebrates Tenth Anniversary with Open Day at Worth Abbey

The Quiet Garden Movement celebrates Tenth Anniversary with Open Day at Worth Abbey

"Growth is appropriate in anything to do with gardens! The growth of The Quiet Garden movement from 1 to over 240 in ten years, and across 5 continents, is a huge achievement in which many hands have been creatively involved", says Esther de Waal, well known writer and a patron of The Quiet Garden Trust.

06 September 2002

Request for information on liturgy and prayers for healing

Request for information on liturgy and prayers for healing

Beatrice Brandon is the convenor of the Steering Group set up by the House of Bishops, with the concurrence of the Archbishops' Council of the Church of England, to support the advisors on the ministry of healing.

20 August 2002

Canterbury Christ Church University College

Canterbury Christ Church University College

Dr Isabel Wollaston of the University of Birmingham gave a recent guest lecture at Canterbury Christ Church University College. Her subject: 'Christianising the Holocaust: Auschwitz and the Politics of Sacred Space.'

07 August 2002

CMS leader welcomes Canterbury appointment

CMS leader welcomes Canterbury appointment

The Church Mission Society has welcomed the appointment of Archbishop Dr Rowan Williams as the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury as a decisive move that will bring thoughtfulness, new energy and depth to the mission of the Church. In a statement issued today, CMS General Secretary the Revd Canon Tim Dakin says:

25 July 2002

Canterbury Cathedral rejoices about new Archbishop

Canterbury Cathedral rejoices about new Archbishop

The Dean of Canterbury, the Very Revd Robert Willis, said today "I am delighted that the Most Revd Dr Rowan Williams has been chosen by Her Majesty the Queen to succeed Dr George Carey as Archbishop of Canterbury.

24 July 2002

Church of England signs aerial deal with Quintel S4

Church of England signs aerial deal with Quintel S4

After an extensive consultation project, the Archbishops' Council of the Church of England and Quintel S4 today, 25 June 2002, announce that an agreement has been signed granting Quintel S4 approved status for telecommunications installations in churches.

25 June 2002

Church of England appoints first senior black bishop

Church of England appoints first senior black bishop

The Church of England has appointed a Ugandan-born anti-racism campaigner as its first senior black bishop. 

18 June 2002

Christmas is coming: Saint Nicholas to visit Canterbury December 7th

Christmas is coming: Saint Nicholas to visit Canterbury December 7th

Saint Nicholas to visit Canterbury December 7th. The second annual Canterbury St Nicholas Festival is expected to draw crowds from all over.

18 June 2002