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CofE Synod offers apology to abuse victims

The General Synod has apologised for the failure of the Church of England's systems to protect children, young people, and vulnerable adults from physical and sexual abuse

08 July 2013

Abp Welby first to join new clergy credit union

Archbishop Justin helped launch a new credit union for clergy and church staff, as part of efforts to boost credit unions in all communities

08 July 2013

Abp Welby's Presidential Address to England's general synod

In his first presidential address to Synod, Archbishop Justin said "we live in a time of revolutions". Speaking in York, the Archbishop called on the Church to engage with sweeping economic, political, social and cultural changes and "be the answer that God provides"

06 July 2013

Listen to their voices of pain: Abp Welby on his Middle East visit

Writing in the Church Times, Archbishop Justin said injustice and fear across the region must be confronted "with love, humility, and service".

05 July 2013

Bishop's wife cycles Wales for organ donation

Specialist nurse and bishop’s wife, Jo Davies, will be cycling across Wales via 11 hospitals next week to raise awareness of organ donation.

04 July 2013

Education secretary calls for ongoing relationship with Church of England

Education Secretary Michael Gove has praised the standards and popularity of church schools and urged a continuing partnership.

03 July 2013

Drug use in the young raises challenges for churches

Archdeacon David McClay has called for church to take an active part in preventing drug abuse among young people

03 July 2013

New Spirituality Co-ordinator, Bishop's Missioner for SE Cyprus

Canon Paul Maybury will be moving the Wakefield Diocese to the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf for a new combined post

03 July 2013

400 Christians to attend ecumenical gathering in Hungary

Christians from Europe, including Anglican Communion members, are heading to Budapest for a major ecumenical meeting

02 July 2013

Anglicans' giving breaks £900m mark in England

Parish incomes continue to increase, passing £900 million for first time.

02 July 2013