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Young Christians invited to spend 'a year in God's time'

The Archbishop of Canterbury has opened the application process for young Christians to spend a year living  as a community inspired by ancient monastic traditions.

02 March 2015

Egyptians in Libya: to flee or to stay?

"The...[IS] video had sent shockwaves through the whole Christian community, as well as ordinary Libyan families." - Revd Eban Baskra Vasihar

02 March 2015

WCC condemns attacks against a mosque and Christian centre

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has condemned recent attacks against a mosque in the West Bank and a Christian centre in Jerusalem.

27 February 2015

How Libya's Martyrs Are Witnessing to Egypt

Undaunted by the slaughter of 21 Christians in Libya, the director of the Bible Society of Egypt saw a golden gospel opportunity.

24 February 2015

Secretary General To Step Down

William Fittall, the Secretary General of the Archbishops’ Council and General Synod of the Church of England to retire in November

24 February 2015

Death of former Mayo pastor who was chaplain to U2

Anglican clergyman Rev. Jack Heaslip, who spent the last few years as ‘travelling pastor’ on Bono and U2’s world tours, passed away at his home in Howth, Dublin, at the weekend.

24 February 2015

Scottish bishops band together to boost full-time ordination training

The Scottish Episcopal Church's bishops have this year banded together to appeal to church members to invest in the church's future.

19 February 2015

Worldwide Anglicans gather to speak out on sexual and gender based violence

Anglicans gathered with other faith leaders in London this week to discuss how we can work collaboratively to end sexual violence in conflict.

13 February 2015

Christianity course addressing 'urgent task' for the church, says Archbishop

Archbishop of Canterbury praises Church of England's Pilgrim Course for helping bring new people to the Christian faith. 

13 February 2015

Churches Mutual Credit Union formally launched

The Archbishop of Canterbury’s drive to promote access to responsible credit and savings receives a major boost today with the launch of the Churches Mutual Credit Union Ltd. (CMCU)

12 February 2015