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Bishops welcome participant observers to first meeting

The House of Bishops of the Church of England has today welcomed eight women as participant observers to its meetings.

09 December 2013

Archbishop of York Youth Trust Offers 'Nelson Mandela' Lesson Resource Pack Free To All Schools

The Archbishop of York Youth Trust today has offered its Nelson Mandela lesson resource pack free to all schools

09 December 2013

London mum-to-be experiences what it is like to become a mother in Lesotho, Africa

A pregnant charity worker from London has experienced first-hand what the challenges are in pregnancy and birth for mums to be in Lesotho, Africa.

09 December 2013

Village church unveils restored 500-year-old screen

A rare, dramatically conserved – and mysterious – treasure in the small Vale church of St Cadoc’s, Llancarfan, will be unveiled for the first time today. 

05 December 2013

Campaigner's posthumous gift to be given to Ireland's first woman bishop

The Church of Ireland's first women bishop is to receive a cross left in the will of one of Ireland’s foremost campaigners for the ordination of women  

04 December 2013

England: Scheme launched for would-be vicars

Young people are being given a taste of life behind the dog collar with the launch of a Ministry Experience Scheme 

03 December 2013

England: Church boosts digital presence with new app

The Church of England has released a new app to help more people to follow Sunday services using their mobile devices. 

03 December 2013

Welsh hidden treasure to welcome first Royal visitor in 600 years

An historic priory church tucked away in the Vale of Glamorgan is preparing for its first Royal guest for more than 600 years

30 November 2013

Pat Storey consecrated as Bishop of Meath & Kildare

The first woman bishop in the Church of Ireland was consecrated today at Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin

30 November 2013

Wales: Church celebrates former Archbishop

An Archbishop who championed the Welsh language will be celebrated in a special service to mark the centenary of his birth.

28 November 2013