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Cathedral voices unite for benefit concert for victims of New Zealand earthquake

Cathedral voices unite for benefit concert for victims of New Zealand earthquake

Scottish singers came together for a major benefit concert on Monday for the people of Christchurch, New Zealand, and raised over £3,000 (over 6,000 New Zealand dollars).  

02 March 2011

Church of Ireland Board for Social Theology speaks out about gambling proposal

Church of Ireland Board for Social Theology speaks out about gambling proposal

Issued on behalf of the Board for Social Theology by the Church of Ireland Press Office

02 March 2011

"Fairtrade is not about charity, it is about justice" says Archbishop

"Fairtrade is not about charity, it is about justice" says Archbishop

'Fairtrade Fortnight' runs from 28th February-13th March and the Archbishop of York is calling for people to support it by organising events and buying Fairtrade produce.

28 February 2011

Archbishops of Canterbury and York make joint visit to the City of Manchester

Archbishops of Canterbury and York make joint visit to the City of Manchester

Manchester is to have a joint mission visit from both the Archbishop of York and the Archbishop of Canterbury between 28th Feb and 3rd March, 2011.

28 February 2011

Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem's visa revoked

Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem's visa revoked

Israel’s Interior Ministry has revoked the permit for the Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem, The Rt Revd Suheil Dawani, to live in Jerusalem, and has refused requests to reinstate it, in spite of protests by Anglican authorities in the West specifically the United States.

26 February 2011

USPG: Anglicans in World Mission appoints a new General Secretary/Chief Executive

USPG: Anglicans in World Mission appoints a new General Secretary/Chief Executive

USPG has announced that Janette O’Neill will take over as General Secretary/Chief Executive from 1st May of this year, when the current General Secretary, Bishop Michael Doe retires.

23 February 2011

Cyprus and the Gulf Synod agree women's ordination

Cyprus and the Gulf Synod agree women's ordination

The Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf will now be able to ordain women as priests and appoint them to single charge chaplaincies. The announcement was made at the annual Synod of the Diocese last week, and was warmly welcomed by members.

17 February 2011

Anglican microfinance initiative "keeping Sudanese husbands faithful"

Anglican microfinance initiative "keeping Sudanese husbands faithful"

A group of women in southern Sudan who have set up their own Body Shop-style business producing and selling women’s cosmetics are suggesting that the fragrances can keep men faithful.

17 February 2011

Church and Health Trust group produce resource for talking sex with teens

Church and Health Trust group produce resource for talking sex with teens

New resource developed to ease the difficulties in talking to teenagers about relationships and sex.

17 February 2011

Members of the Primates' Standing Committee announced

Members of the Primates' Standing Committee announced

Five members have been elected to the Primates Standing Committee by the Primates at the recent Primates' Meeting in Dublin, Ireland. All have now confirmed they are willing to serve.

16 February 2011