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Primates and bishops from three Provinces appeal to UN regarding Iraqi refugees

Primates and bishops from three Provinces appeal to UN regarding Iraqi refugees

The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, The Most Revd Alan Harper, joined by a number of bishops and clergy from across the UK, has written to His Excellency Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations, expressing deepening concern for the welfare of the residents of Camp Ashraf/Liberty in Iraq.

17 July 2012

London's churches throw open their doors to welcome visitors to the Olympics

London's churches throw open their doors to welcome visitors to the Olympics

[Diocese of London] Visitors to the 2012 Olympics will be able to escape one of the busiest periods the capital has ever seen by exploring its rich Christian heritage. The Diocese of London has published a guide to walking tours of the city's places of tranquillity, prayer and historic interest. All over London, churches will open their doors to visitors throughout the Games.

16 July 2012

Christian Beginnings by Geza Vermes - review

Christian Beginnings by Geza Vermes - review

By Rowan Williams [Guardian] finds a beautiful and magisterial early history still leaves some puzzles unsolved.

16 July 2012

Scarecrows recall an historic day in 1662

Scarecrows recall an historic day in 1662

By David Morgan [Knutsford Guardian] A Knutsford church is marking the historic day when everything changed for Christianity in England.

16 July 2012

Christian challenge to drone war - 'Playstation mentality

Christian challenge to drone war - 'Playstation mentality

By Ellen Teague Independent catholic news The increasing using of drones – armed unmanned aerial vehicles - in modern hi-tech warfare was challenged at seminar in London on 12 July organised by Pax Christi.

16 July 2012

Quakers welcome Anglican support for ecumenical accompaniers

Quakers welcome Anglican support for ecumenical accompaniers

Quakers in Britain welcome the decision yesterday by the Church of England General Synod to support the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI).

11 July 2012

Latest on women bishops legislation from General Synod

Latest on women bishops legislation from General Synod

General Synod has passed a motion (voting figures below)today, to adjourn the Final Approval debate on the draft Bishops and Priests (Consecration and Ordination of Women)

09 July 2012

Qui a fondé l'Église d'Angleterre?

Qui a fondé l'Église d'Angleterre?

Religion - En tant qu'évêque épiscopalien (anglican) en Europe, basé à la Cathédrale de la Sainte Trinité, avenue George V à Paris, j'entends dire régulièrement un mensonge sur notre église. On le lit même dans les médias : Henry VIII d'Angleterre a créé une église pour divorcer. 

09 July 2012

Jews, Christians and Muslims unite to protect the environment

Jews, Christians and Muslims unite to protect the environment

Leading UK Jewish, Christian and Muslim environmentalists have come together to launch Sharing Eden – a unique handbook that uses the teachings of the Abrahamic faiths to encourage a greener lifestyle for all.

09 July 2012

Diocesan changes given final approval in York

Diocesan changes given final approval in York

Plans to bring the Diocese in Europe into line with the other 43 dioceses of the Church of England with regard to its Diocesan Synod and decision making have moved another step forward with the Draft Measure for Europe being given Final Approval 

09 July 2012