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Diamond Jubilee New Testament a 'bestseller

Diamond Jubilee New Testament a 'bestseller

Since going on sale in the first week of April, more than 400,000 copies of the Diamond Jubilee New Testament have been ordered by churches of all denominations around the UK and other countries too – more than double the expected amount.

01 May 2012

Church Commissioners appoint new Head of Strategic Land Investment

Church Commissioners appoint new Head of Strategic Land Investment

The Church Commissioners today announce the appointment of John Weir as Head of Strategic Land Investment in their Property Investment Department.

01 May 2012

Anglican church makes global appeal to the world to make sermons easier to find

Anglican church makes global appeal to the world to make sermons easier to find

All Souls Church, Langham Place in London, England, has appealed through Social Media and its website for volunteers to help 'tag' 3,600 free sermons and talks.

01 May 2012

Relief, Development and Advocacy Seminar at Bishopthorpe

Relief, Development and Advocacy Seminar at Bishopthorpe

The Archbishop of York Dr. John Sentamu and Mrs Margaret Sentamu today held a meeting with 52 people based from the Dioceses in the North of England to discuss relief, development and advocacy work.

30 April 2012

Vicar steeplechases across Wales on tractor

Vicar steeplechases across Wales on tractor

A vicar driving a tractor is visiting all six Welsh Cathedrals next week to highlight the plight of farmers.

30 April 2012

Bishop Andrew takes to the water

Bishop Andrew takes to the water

The The Bishop of Reading is going on a pilgrimage with a difference – one that will take place entirely on water.

30 April 2012

Chair of Canterbury CNC appointed

Chair of Canterbury CNC appointed

The Prime Minister has appointed the Rt Hon the Lord Luce KG, GCVO to be Chairman of the Crown Nominations Commission for its selection of the next Archbishop of Canterbury to succeed the Most Reverend and Rt Hon Rowan Williams. Dr Williams has announced that he will stand down on 31 December 2012. 

27 April 2012

The Consecration of a new Area Bishop for the Horn of Africa

The Consecration of a new Area Bishop for the Horn of Africa

The Episcopal / Anglican Diocese of Egypt with North Africa and the Horn of Africa celebrated the consecration of The Rev. Dr. Grant LeMarquand as a new Area (Assistant) Bishop for the Horn of Africa.

25 April 2012

Archbishop of York Tells Headteachers of Importance of Religious Education in Schools

Archbishop of York Tells Headteachers of Importance of Religious Education in Schools

The Archbishop of York today addressed 50 Headteachers from schools and academies across the North of England, and spoke of the importance of Religious Education in schools.

25 April 2012

It's church every day for The Queen during Welsh tour

It's church every day for The Queen during Welsh tour

Her Majesty The Queen will join parishioners for two church services as she tours Wales to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee this week. 

25 April 2012