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Archbishop of Canterbury has helped Church of England remain relevant in Modern Britain

Archbishop of Canterbury has helped Church of England remain relevant in Modern Britain

BBC Local radio has today [26.09.12] released results of a survey that helps establish how people view the Archbishop of Canterbury’s nine year tenure.

26 September 2012

A Big Jubilee Thank You to Her Majesty The Queen

A Big Jubilee Thank You to Her Majesty The Queen

A letter thanking Her Majesty The Queen for 60 years of service has been delivered to Buckingham Palace today (Monday, September 24th). The Big Jubilee Thank You, coordinated by the Church of England and HOPE Together, was signed by the public in churches and cathedrals throughout the year and contains thousands of signatures from all over the country.

25 September 2012

Bishop of Manchester issues prayer following deaths of constables Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes

Bishop of Manchester issues prayer following deaths of constables Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes

The Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Revd Nigel McCulloch, has issued a prayer following the deaths of constables Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes, which will be used by many churches across Greater Manchester and nationally.

21 September 2012

School of Theology launches exchange program with Westcott House

School of Theology launches exchange program with Westcott House

[Sewanee] The School of Theology, the University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, has entered into a partnership with Westcott House, Cambridge, U.K.

20 September 2012

Church structure mustn't stifle Gospel message - Archbishop of Wales

Church structure mustn't stifle Gospel message - Archbishop of Wales

The Church in Wales must be prepared to change if it is to serve God effectively, the Archbishop of Wales said today.

14 September 2012

Women Bishops: Draft Legislation

Women Bishops: Draft Legislation

The House of Bishops has today by an overwhelming majority settled the text of the legislation to enable women to become bishops in the Church of England. 

13 September 2012

Archbishop of York Says "Online Safety - Let's Put Children First"

Archbishop of York Says "Online Safety - Let's Put Children First"

The Archbishop of York has written today in the British newspaper The Daily Mail about the importance of protecting young people using the internet.

04 September 2012

Olympics bring legacy of goodwill, says Bishop of Chelmsford

Olympics bring legacy of goodwill, says Bishop of Chelmsford

The Bishop of Chelmsford the Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell has praised the vital legacy of the London Games saying in his own diocese – home to the Olympic Park and Village – and beyond, the Games are having an important impact on community life.

13 August 2012

London "street pastors" help Olympic visitors

London "street pastors" help Olympic visitors

As the 2012 London Olympic Games winds toward its conclusion on 12 August, so-called "street pastors" have been helping visitors make sense of an event spread over 13 venues in the British capital.

09 August 2012

Church of England disinvests from News Corporation

Church of England disinvests from News Corporation

The Church Commissioners and the Church of England Pensions Board have today announced the sale of their shares in News Corporation on the advice of the Church's Ethical Investment Advisory Group (EIAG). The total shareholding sold was worth £1.9 million.

07 August 2012