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Anglicans urge UK action for Nigeria's threatened Christians

Anglicans urge UK action for Nigeria's threatened Christians

London, 8 February (ENInews) British Anglicans have called upon the United Kingdom government to support those in Nigeria seeking to protect religious minorities of all faiths and enable them to practice their religion without fear.

09 February 2012

General Synod: Archbishop Rowan speaks in debate on women bishops

General Synod: Archbishop Rowan speaks in debate on women bishops

The Church of England's General Synod is currently looking at the legislative process designed to make it possible for women to be bishops while also making provision for those who, for theological reasons, will not be able to receive their ministry.

09 February 2012

Church of South India priest to serve in Birmingham diocese

Church of South India priest to serve in Birmingham diocese

As Patron of the Benefice, the Bishop of Birmingham is delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Dr Joshva Raja as Vicar. This appointment has the goodwill of the parish representatives.

07 February 2012

Resourcing Christian Community Action: Parishes and Partnerships

Resourcing Christian Community Action: Parishes and Partnerships

How to serve your community’s needs without reinventing the wheel in every parish: that is the challenge posed by a new project to be launched by the Archbishop of York at this week’s General Synod. 

07 February 2012

Diamond Jubilee Prayer and liturgical resources released

Diamond Jubilee Prayer and liturgical resources released

A prayer written at The Queen’s Direction by the Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral for Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee has been released. 

06 February 2012

Education is not a personal commodity, say churches

Education is not a personal commodity, say churches

Student protests and the debate around Higher Education funding have prompted this year’s Education Sunday theme – learning and serving – which issues a strong challenge about responsibility to others.

31 January 2012

Church marks Covenant year

Church marks Covenant year

The Church of Ireland has approved an official liturgy for services this year to mark the centenary of the Ulster Covenant.

31 January 2012

Canon Kearon preaches on 350 years of the Book of Common Prayer

Canon Kearon preaches on 350 years of the Book of Common Prayer

The Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion, Canon Kenneth Kearon, preaching earlier this month in Dublin’s Christ Church Cathedral on the topic of the 350th anniversary of the Book of Common Prayer, described it as an "iconic" Prayer Book that had shaped Anglican worship and teaching since 1662. 

31 January 2012

Occupy movement says Jesus would join them

Occupy movement says Jesus would join them

Residents of the Occupy London camp outside St Paul’s Cathedral are challenging church and society to consider their stance on global economics.

30 January 2012

Hunt is on for people to inspire Wales

Hunt is on for people to inspire Wales

Inspirational people who help their organisation benefit the wider community will be recognised in a new award sponsored by the Church in Wales.

30 January 2012