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The Archbishop of Canterbury Visits the Faith Zone in the Millennium Dome

The Archbishop of Canterbury Visits the Faith Zone in the Millennium Dome

The Archbishop of Canterbury this afternoon (Wednesday 15 December) paid a visit to the Faith Zone at the Millennium Dome.

15 December 1999

Archbishop of Canterbury's Remarks at the Cold Weather Centre, Tavistock Square

Archbishop of Canterbury's Remarks at the Cold Weather Centre, Tavistock Square

I am very grateful to you for the opportunity to say a few words of thanks to all of you who have made it possible for me to see the work you do so well here today.

15 December 1999

The Church of England Diocese of Rochester Media Information

The Church of England  Diocese of Rochester Media Information

Christmas is always a time for parties and celebrations, and for catching-up with family and friends. This year, with the Millennium, we are also celebrating the 2000th anniversary of Jesus' birth - a birth which began when the Angel Gabriel came to Mary.

10 December 1999

Message from the Archbishop of Canterbury supporting the No One Alone Campaign

Message from the Archbishop of Canterbury supporting the No One Alone Campaign

Since the early days of his ordination the Archbishop of Canterbury and Mrs Carey have offered hospitality to people who found themselves alone during the year and especially at the time of the Church's great festivals, Easter and Christmas.

03 December 1999

Sermon by the Secretary General

Sermon by the Secretary General

I bring you the greetings from our Vicar because I spent three weeks with him in Jerusalem last month. John [Slater] is great and he sends his love and prayers to all of you.

10 November 1999

A Millennium Lecture given by the Archbishop of Canterbury at the Blackheath Concert Halls

A Millennium Lecture given by the Archbishop of Canterbury at the Blackheath Concert Halls

May I say how delighted I am to be here, close to what has become known increasingly over recent months as 'The Home of Time'. You have given me a much warmer welcome than Archbishop Alphege received in Greenwich when he was a guest of the occupying powers!

09 November 1999

Speech by Archbishop of Canterbury to the House of Lords

Speech by Archbishop of Canterbury to the House of Lords

To call attention to the role of religions in promoting international order and preventing international disorder.

15 October 1999

Speech by Archbishop of Canterbury to the Day Conference on Education focussing on Church Schools and Christian Teachers

Speech by Archbishop of Canterbury to the Day Conference on Education focussing on Church Schools and Christian Teachers

The Archbishop will host a major gathering today, 13th October 1999, of education experts and practitioners to emphasise the historic partnership of Church and State in education and to encourage the recruitment of more Christian teachers.

08 October 1999

Mothers' Union Makes History - New Chief Executive is a Man

Mothers' Union Makes History - New Chief Executive is a Man

The Mothers' Union today revealed the appointment of their new Chief Executive, Reg Bailey. Bailey is the first man to have held this post in the Mothers' Union's 120-year history, and his appointment marks a significant moment for the organisation as they adapt to the challenges and opportunities of the new millennium.

22 July 1999

Southern African Anglicans Unanimously call for halt to British gold sales

Southern African Anglicans Unanimously call for halt to British gold sales

The 29th Provincial Synod of the Anglican Church of the Province of Southern Africa passed the following urgent motion, moved by the Bishop of the Highveld, the Right Revd David Beetge.

19 July 1999