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New leader for CMS

New leader for CMS

International chaplain the Rev Philip Mounstephen to lead mission community with passion for the world to know Jesus.

01 July 2012

Twitter prayers posted by Portsmouth nun Elizabeth Pio

Twitter prayers posted by Portsmouth nun Elizabeth Pio

A Portsmouth nun has turned to social media to convey her religious messages in between spending time in silence.

29 June 2012

Visit by the Earl and Countess of Wessex to the Flying Angel Club

The Earl and Countess of Wessex – Prince Edward and Sophie visited the Mediterranean Mission To Seafarers in Gibraltar on 12th June as part of Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

29 June 2012

England: Statement on the Government's House of Lords Reform Bill

England: Statement on the Government's House of Lords Reform Bill

Speaking in the House of Lords today in response to a statement on the publication of the Government's House of Lords Reform Bill, the Rt Rev Tim Stevens, Bishop of Leicester and Convenor of the Lords Spiritual said: “We on these benches recognise the need for some reform of this House and we welcome the opportunity that this Bill will give for thorough debate about the future of Parliament.

29 June 2012

Archbishop of Wales launches Living Faith course

Archbishop of Wales launches Living Faith course

The Archbishop of Wales is inviting people to take part in a course aimed at helping to explore spirituality and faith in today’s world.

29 June 2012

Youth Leaders Training Conference - Zababdeh

Youth Leaders Training Conference - Zababdeh

The Church of St. Matthew’s, Zababdeh hosted the Episcopal Training Conference for youth leaders June 22-23, in preparation for the Metropolitan Summer conferences which will be held between 30 July to 17 August.

29 June 2012

CCUD - Church of Ireland and Moravian Church

CCUD - Church of Ireland and Moravian Church

At the June meeting of the Standing Committee, the Archbishop of Dublin outlined the long–standing and close links between the Church of Ireland and the Moravian Church.

29 June 2012

A St Peter's tide to remember

A St Peter's tide to remember

St Peter’s Day is traditionally celebrated on Friday 29 June and during the two following days the Petertide ordinations will be taking place in the Diocese.

29 June 2012

Bishop Welcomes Women's Advocate To Parish Role

Bishop Welcomes Women's Advocate To Parish Role

The Bishop of Durham is pleased to announce the appointment of Reverend Dr Miranda Threlfall-Holmes as Vicar of Belmont and Pittington. Miranda will be licensed on 16 September 2012 at 4.00pm St. Mary Magdalene, Belmont.

28 June 2012

London 2012: Church offers Olympic reporters a bed

London 2012: Church offers Olympic reporters a bed

St Bride's church on Fleet Street has allocated beds to cash-strapped journalists from Togo, Croatia and Romania

27 June 2012