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Bishops' join together for second bi-lateral meeting

Bishops' join together for second bi-lateral meeting

Roman Catholic Bishops’ Conference and Church of England House of Bishops join together for second bi-lateral meeting

18 November 2008

Bishop Pierre calls for prayer for Congo on 23 November

Bishop Pierre calls for prayer for Congo on 23 November

As you know, the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to fester. Much is still underreported. In addition to the crisis in the Goma region, there are two areas of rebel activity in Congo which have not hit the news

18 November 2008

Save Canterbury Cathedral Appeal reaches £9 million

Save Canterbury Cathedral Appeal reaches £9 million

The Save Canterbury Cathedral Appeal has now reached the £9 million mark. The Appeal, established to fund an extensive £50 million conservation and development programme, has made good progress during the two years since its launch enabling critical conservation work to be carried out.

17 November 2008

Bishop Harold Daniel returns to lead Church Army International

Bishop Harold Daniel returns to lead Church Army International

The Bishop of Mandeville in the Diocese of Jamaica, the Rt. Revd Harold Daniel, and who is himself a former Church Army Evangelist, has been appointed Chairman of the Council of Church Army International. He takes over from Mr Roy Totten from Northern Ireland.

14 November 2008

Archbishop of Armagh Speaks of Power and Significance of Sacred Space

Archbishop of Armagh Speaks of Power and Significance of Sacred Space

The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, the Most Revd Alan Harper, OBE, last night (12/11/08) gave a notable talk entitled, 'The Power and Significance of Sacred Space' at the Armagh Club, Upper English Street, Armagh

13 November 2008

Church Army Online now live

Church Army Online now live

From Mark Russell Chief Executive, Church Army. I want to tell you about our new website Church Army ONLINE where you can get more of a feel for the amazing work Church Army Evangelists are doing right across the UK and Ireland to bring the good news of the gospel to those with little or no contact with church

22 October 2008

Storytelling transforms Europe's Episcopalians - new convention model hailed a success

Storytelling transforms Europe's Episcopalians - new convention model hailed a success

Sharing powerful accounts of their churches' histories, turning points and hopes for the future, Episcopalians from the Convocation of American Churches in Europe explored a new model for their annual convention this year and left feeling renewed, energized and inspired by one another's stories.

22 October 2008

Christians in Iraq

Christians in Iraq

The Anglican Bishop of Cyprus and the Gulf, whose diocese includes Iraq, has expressed his strong solidarity with all Christians there at a time when they in particular are suffering a spate of violence. The bishop recently visited Baghdad, where he met religious and political leaders, including major Shi'a and Sunni figures, as well as diplomats.

17 October 2008

A Time to Gather Not to Scatter

A Time to Gather Not to Scatter

The Diocese of Egypt together with PROCMURA convened the African Interfaith Conference from 8th-13th October 2008. Danmission also partnered in this conference

14 October 2008

Thousands turn to online prayer and advice as financial situation worsens

Thousands turn to online prayer and advice as financial situation worsens

Web users looking for support during the current financial situation have boosted traffic to a Church of England website section focusing on debt advice by over 70 per cent, and increased visitor numbers to the Church’s online prayer page by more than a quarter.

09 October 2008