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Bishop of Chelmsford: "Good religious education counters religious extremism"

In his Maiden speech, the Bishop of Chelmsford said "Good religious education has been shown to be one of the best ways of countering religious extremism”

10 June 2014

Egypt: New prison ministry in Alexandria

The Anglican Church in Egypt has recently started a new prison ministry in Alexandria

06 June 2014

Mensaje de Desmond Tutu al Recibir el Premi Internacional Catalunya

Gracias por el reconocimiento a quienes se ocupan de la justicia social hoy en nuestro mundo compartido.

06 June 2014

International Conference To Take Place In York

City of York Council will host an International Fairness Conference next week to discuss the issue of poverty and the role of place to promote fairness.

05 June 2014

Archbishops of Canterbury and York call on church to pray for new disciples of Jesus

This Pentecost, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York are calling on the Church to pray for those who have not yet encountered the love of God in Jesus Christ.

05 June 2014

Church launches all-Wales rural group

From the price of milk to school closures – the challenges of rural life will be the focus of a new group being launched by the Church in Wales this week.

05 June 2014

Indigenous communities, deforestation, youth top Eco-Bishop list

The ecological vulnerability of Indigenous communities, the rapid expansion of deforestation, and the energy of youth for the environment have all emerged as key issues as the Anglican Communion Environmental Network’s Eco-Bishops’ initiative gains momentum.

05 June 2014

Unique York Minster Service To Welcome New Diocese

Archbishop of York says, “We have lift off!"

03 June 2014

England: BNP and National Front incompatible with teaching of Church

The House of Bishops of the Church of England have voted to make membership or support of the British National Party (BNP) or National Front (NF) a potential disciplinary offence for its clergy.

03 June 2014

England: High speed rail route will destroy graves warns Church

The HS2 line has come under fire from the Church of England – over concerns that human remains will be disturbed.

02 June 2014