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Church Representation Rules - online for first time

Church Representation Rules - online for first time

The 2011 edition of the Church Representation Rules – a vital tool for clergy, churchwardens and PCC, deanery and diocesan synod members – is now available free on the Church of England website

29 May 2012

Church school pupils pen prayers to celebrate Diamond Jubilee

Church school pupils pen prayers to celebrate Diamond Jubilee

Prayers composed by young children at an inner city Church of England primary school are being used up and down the country as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

29 May 2012

Portsmouth Diocese: "We're changing the way our lay readers are trained"

Portsmouth Diocese: "We're changing the way our lay readers are trained"

It's an important role in our diocese – and the way we train people for it is about to change. Our diocese has 88 Readers, or licensed lay ministers, as well as 39 others who have permission to officiate. 

21 May 2012

Archbishop of Wales condemns Iran's involvement on Ashraf dossier

Archbishop of Wales condemns Iran's involvement on Ashraf dossier

The Most Reverend Dr. Barry Morgan, Archbishop of Wales and The Most Revd Alan Harper, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland and 13 other Bishops and clergy condemn the trip to Iran by Martin Kobler

17 May 2012

Church Commissioners announce annual results for 2011

Church Commissioners announce annual results for 2011

The Church Commissioners have today published their full Annual Report and Accounts for 2011, announcing a 2.9 per cent total return on their investments during 2011 and confirming the fund’s strong long-term performance.

14 May 2012

Ireland: Motion Passed on Human Sexuality in the Context of Christian Belief

Ireland: Motion Passed on Human Sexuality in the Context of Christian Belief

The following motion was passed by the General Synod of the Church of Ireland meeting on 12th May at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin:

14 May 2012

Re-Imagining the Church of England: Social Action and Civic Role

Re-Imagining the Church of England: Social Action and Civic Role

ResPublica has announced the launch of a new research project: ‘Re-Imagining The Church of England: Social Action and Civic Role’. 

10 May 2012

Uganda Fire visits Bristol Diocese at Pentecost

Uganda Fire visits Bristol Diocese at Pentecost

This Pentecost a well known gospel choir from Uganda will be touring the Diocese of Bristol, sharing their music and stories of faith. The tour will coincide with the arrival of the Olympic Flame in the region and with the Chippenham Deanery Mission – Flame of Hope.

10 May 2012

Archbishop of Wales Dr Barry Morgan elected to the Crown Nominations Commission

Archbishop of Wales Dr Barry Morgan elected to the Crown Nominations Commission

The Most Revd Dr Barry Morgan, Primate of The Church in Wales, has been elected to serve on the Crown Nominations Commission for Canterbury, the body that will nominate the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

09 May 2012

Occupy Faith members announce a new pilgrimage to Canterbury

Occupy Faith members announce a new pilgrimage to Canterbury

London, 8 May [ENInews] A group of faith leaders announced on 8 May in London's St. Paul's Cathedral that a new pilgrimage to Canterbury is planned for this summer to protest unjust economic systems in the 21st century.

09 May 2012