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Council of Christians and Jews strengthen university links

The critical role of interfaith relations is given top priority this month as students from Durham University invite the Archbishop of York and the Chief Rabbi to campus.

17 February 2014

Australia's Anglican Aid visits Jerusalem

On 13 February, Tim Budge, Specialist Programming Advisor at Anglican Overseas Aid (AOA)-Australia, completed a successful 10-day mission in Palestine. 

17 February 2014

England's bishops issue guidance on same-sex marriage

The Church of England’s House of Bishops have issued a Statement of Pastoral Guidance ahead of the legalisation of same-sex marriage in England and Wales this Spring.

17 February 2014

How 'fair' is your cuppa?

Churches across Wales will be focussing on “Fair Trade” next week

14 February 2014

Synod approves motion to support Girl Guides promise action

The General Synod has today approved a private members motion moved by Mrs Alison Ruoff on a new promise introduced by Girl Guides UK in September 2013.

12 February 2014

Bishops Raise Flooding Impact with Government

Three senior Church of England bishops met this morning with Government Minister Lord de Mauley to discuss the impact of the floods in England

12 February 2014

General Synod approves next steps on Women in the Episcopate

England's synod has voted to pave the way for the legislative process to enable women to become Bishops to be completed this year.

12 February 2014

Draft safeguarding legislation to be brought forward

[Church of England] Synod has voted to bring forward proposals for draft legislation to enable the Church of England to deal more effectively with safeguarding issues

12 February 2014

Wales: New Dean for Llandaff Cathedral

A former commercial property developer and Archbishop’s chaplain will be the new Dean of Llandaff Cathedral.

10 February 2014

England's Synod affirms work to combat gender violence

England's General Synod today stood with the Anglican Communion to work towards a world free of gender-based violence.

10 February 2014