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Report on sexuality: “Hold Church-wide facilitated conversations”

A report by the Church of England’s Working Group on Human Sexuality has recommended two-years of facilitated conversations, but no new liturgy.

28 November 2013

Bishops support White Ribbon Campaign

In the UK between a quarter and half of all women experience domestic violence.

22 November 2013

Church of Ireland illustrated history "remarkable"

A colourful and comprehensive new book entitled The Church of Ireland – An Illustrated History published by Booklink is to be launched

22 November 2013

Belfast Cathedral invites reflections on CS Lewis

Belfast Cathedral will mark the 50th anniversary of the death of CS Lewis by opening a new book chronicling reflections on the impact of Lewis’ work by the general public.

20 November 2013

England: Synod approves next steps for women to become bishops

The General Synod of the Church of England has today approved a package of measures as the next steps to enable women to become bishops.

20 November 2013

Church of England and Stonewall to target homophobic bullying

The Church of England and gay rights group Stonewall are to work together to tackle homophobic bullying in Church schools, it has been announced.

19 November 2013

The Rt Revd Langstaff to be England's Bishop to Prisons

The Bishop of Rochester, the Rt Revd James Langstaff, is to be the next Bishop to Her Majesty’s Prisons

18 November 2013

Prayers requested for England's Synod

People throughout the parishes are being urged to pray for the General Synod of the Church of England when it meets next week in London. 

15 November 2013

Church schools: Statement by the Abp of Canterbury

Lambeth Palace has issued a statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury following an interview published in The Times today

14 November 2013

Wales' Church schools threatened by transport cuts

Going to a church school could be an “unrealistic dream” for many if proposals to stop funding pupil transport go ahead.

14 November 2013