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Art tells the story of Christmas in Sicily

Art tells the story of Christmas in Sicily

David Phillips writes; “Holy Cross church in Palermo opened its doors to visitors for a well attended art exhibit for five days in Christmastide to celebrate the Incarnation.

07 January 2013

Come and take some musical "French leave"

Come and take some musical "French leave"

Dr Amanda Haste from RSCM France tells us members are working to fulfil the aim of the Royal School of Church Music in promoting music in worship.

07 January 2013

Mystery visitor in Gran Canaria

Mystery visitor in Gran Canaria

It could be every Vicar’s nightmare – the visiting worshipper who comes armed with a pen and notepad then reviews the service online afterwards.

07 January 2013

Gay celibate clergy in England can become bishops

Gay celibate clergy in England can become bishops

The Church of England has today issued a statement confirming that gay priests can be appointed bishops as long as they live in accordance with the teaching of the Church on human sexuality.

04 January 2013

Archbishop of Canterbury: appreciate the 'silent conspiracy of generous dedication'

Archbishop of Canterbury: appreciate the 'silent conspiracy of generous dedication'

The Archbishop of Canterbury has used his final New Year’s message to pay tribute to people whose unsung efforts and sacrificial generosity helps to transform lives and build communities.

01 January 2013

Archbishop of Canterbury's Christmas Sermon - 'join the human race this Christmas'

Archbishop of Canterbury's Christmas Sermon - 'join the human race this Christmas'

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, is urging people to go and ‘join the human race’ this Christmas and become agents of transformation and renewal. 

25 December 2012

Christmas Message from the Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke, Archbishop and Primate of All Ireland

Christmas Message from the Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke, Archbishop and Primate of All Ireland

One of the ways of looking at Christmas – from an entirely secular perspective – is to see it as a time for connecting and re-connecting. We make the effort to connect (or re-connect) with family and friends, and even with some casual acquaintances.

18 December 2012

Archbishop challenges worshippers to read Bible in a year

Archbishop challenges worshippers to read Bible in a year

The Archbishop of Wales is inviting people to make a New Year’s Resolution to read the whole Bible in 2013.

17 December 2012

Christmas cheer for cathedrals: Nearly a million pounds offered in cathedral funding

Christmas cheer for cathedrals: Nearly a million pounds offered in cathedral funding

This week will be one of the busiest of the year for Church of England cathedrals as they prepare to welcome more than 100,000 people to their Christmas services.

17 December 2012

Father Philip North withdraws from Bishop of Whitby post

Father Philip North withdraws from Bishop of Whitby post

Father Philip North, who earlier this year was appointed to be the new Bishop of Whitby in the Diocese of York, has announced he is withdrawing from the role.

17 December 2012