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Bishop Baines:TV fearful of 'toxic' faith

Bishop Baines:TV fearful of 'toxic' faith

The Bishop of Bradford, the Rt Revd Nick Baines, has accused broadcasters of an “ideological knee-jerk” reaction against religion.

02 April 2012

Bishop of Lancaster criticises VAT increases on church alterations

Bishop of Lancaster criticises VAT increases on church alterations

Plans to charge VAT on alterations to church buildings from October were a "kick in the teeth", the Anglican Bishop of Lancaster has said.

02 April 2012

Sign the e-petition to bring back zero rate VAT on alterations to listed churches

Sign the e-petition to bring back zero rate VAT on alterations to listed churches

The Church of England has today created an e-petition calling on the Chancellor to bring back zero rate VAT to alternations to the CofE’s 12,500 listed churches.

30 March 2012

Church of Ireland Bishops Speak Out on Proposed Education Cuts

Church of Ireland Bishops Speak Out on Proposed Education Cuts

Nine Church of Ireland bishops who act as patrons of Church of Ireland Schools in the Republic of Ireland are today voicing their strong concerns about the prospect of cuts

26 March 2012

New start for the English Anglican - Roman Catholic Committee (English ARC)

New start for the English Anglican - Roman Catholic Committee (English ARC)

The English group which works for unity between Anglicans and Roman Catholics has begun a new stage of its life. Meeting at Canterbury Cathedral from 23 to 24 March in a context of prayer and worship, the members of the newly configured English Anglican – Roman Catholic Committee set in train a programme of work for the next five years.

26 March 2012

Report seeks to protect church schools and sets direction for next decade

Report seeks to protect church schools and sets direction for next decade

Church schools are at the heart of the nation and should robustly assert their Christian ethos and foundation, according to recommendations included in a groundbreaking report published by the Church of England.

26 March 2012

First female Dean is to be appointed in Edinburgh Diocese

First female Dean is to be appointed in Edinburgh Diocese

History is set to be made in the Scottish Episcopal Church when the first female Dean will be appointed in May.  

26 March 2012

Lost Lives of Titanic Commemorated in Cathedral Funeral Pall

Lost Lives of Titanic Commemorated in Cathedral Funeral Pall

The 1,517 lives lost in the Titanic tragedy will be commemorated in a beautiful hand-crafted funeral pall which will be dedicated in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, a century after the disaster.

16 March 2012

England: Initial response to Government consultation on same-sex marriage

England: Initial response to Government consultation on same-sex marriage

The Church of England/Archbishops’ Council will study the Government’s consultation on whether to redefine marriage to accommodate those of the same sex and respond in detail in due course.

15 March 2012

Words Will Never Be Enough - musicians launch new compilation before tour of Welsh cathedrals

Words Will Never Be Enough - musicians launch new compilation before tour of Welsh cathedrals

Charles Timberlake and John Daniels, best known for their gentle, inspirational and contemplative piano and instrumental music, announce the release of their new compilation – Words Will Never Be Enough.

15 March 2012