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First female bishop - and only five years old!

A medieval custom was revived at the weekend by a North Yorkshire church when a five year old girl donned mitre and cope and was made a bishop.

09 December 2014

Christian Aid hails Parliamentary success for UK Aid Bill

The UK looks set to become the first G7 country to put 0.7% aid spending into law. 

05 December 2014

New paperback book for Street Angels

"This book contains great examples of the way volunteers from churches and communities are helping to change a culture"

02 December 2014

Ofsted becoming a schoolroom security service is step too far

Ofsted becoming a schoolroom security service is step too far, writes Church of England chief education officer

28 November 2014

Latest 'how to' book to help get churches noticed launched

A new book offering help for churches to reach their congregations and communities

25 November 2014

Evangelism is central to being the people of God, says Archbishop Justin

Don't wait to share Jesus with others, the Archbishop of Canterbury tells Church Army annual meeting.

24 November 2014

Cathedrals offer place of peace and prayer in busy lives, reveal new stats

The number of people attending midweek services at cathedrals has doubled in the past 10 years, show new figures published today

24 November 2014

Diocese to disinvest from fossil fuels

The Diocese of Oxford voted to disinvest from fossil fuel companies at its Diocesan Synod on 15 November

19 November 2014

Revd Mark Poulson appointed Archbishop of Canterbury’s Secretary for Inter Religious Affairs and National Inter Religious Affairs Adviser for the Church of England

The Revd Mark Poulson has been appointed to serve as the Secretary for Inter Religious Affairs to the Archbishop of Canterbury and National Inter Religious Affairs Adviser for the Church of England.

18 November 2014

Women bishops: Archbishop hails "new way of being the church"

Archbishop Justin says the Church can begin "moving forward together" after General Synod enacts women bishops legislation.

18 November 2014