This website is best viewed with CSS and JavaScript enabled.

Home > Europe & Middle East

News Stories


Europe & Middle East

Two new Church of England parish publications go online

Two new Church of England parish publications go online

Two new monthly publications, specifically designed for Church of England parishes, have been posted online on the Church’s website.

28 January 2013

Bishop urges Christian generosity 'to give the blood that flows through your veins'

Bishop urges Christian generosity 'to give the blood that flows through your veins'

The Bishop of Carlisle today urged Christians to consider giving more than money in a new campaign launched jointly with the NHS and Churches.

28 January 2013

Jerusalem bishop: "Syria sexual violence must end"

Jerusalem bishop: "Syria sexual violence must end"

Bishop in Jerusalem, Bp Suheil Dawani has spoken out against sexual violence affecting women and children escaping Syria and criticised "archaic attitudes" to women that dominate the region.

28 January 2013

Bishops urge parishes to help 'Keep the Promise'

Bishops urge parishes to help 'Keep the Promise'

Four Church of England Bishops have called on parishes to respond to public consultations being run by uniformed organisations about the ‘promises’ their new members make.

24 January 2013

Archbishop of Wales blesses centre for autistic children

Children with autism welcomed the Archbishop of Wales to their new state-of-the-art school centre on Monday 20th Feb.

23 January 2013

New National Adviser to add vital dimension to social witness

New National Adviser to add vital dimension to social witness

Elizabeth Henry has joined Mission and Public Affairs (MPA) as National Adviser for the Committee for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns (CMEAC) with a vision to engage with race awareness issues in society at large.

23 January 2013

Jerusalem churches celebrate Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Jerusalem churches celebrate Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Jan. 19-27) ecumenical celebrations are being held throughout the Christian churches in Jerusalem. The Theme for the week is “What Does the Lord Require of Us?”

23 January 2013

Praise For Volunteers As Church Receives Accolade

Praise For Volunteers As Church Receives Accolade

Parishioners and dignitaries at a Wearside church today (Jan 22) gathered to celebrate the award of an accolade from Visit England.

23 January 2013

Religious leaders in Geneva advocate for peace

Religious leaders in Geneva advocate for peace

WCC general secretary Olav Fykse Tveit speaking at the Vatican’s inter-religious service in the Ecumenical Centre, Geneva.

23 January 2013

In today's age of plenty there is no reason why anyone should go without, IF...

In today's age of plenty there is no reason why anyone should go without, IF...

The Bishops of Hereford and Derby today challenge governments, companies and citizens to take the necessary steps to reduce the millions currently going hungry, as a coalition 100 organisations come together to make 2013 the year in which we make dramatic progress towards ending global hunger - IF.

23 January 2013