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Oldest Irish Mission Agency becomes newest

Oldest Irish Mission Agency becomes newest

USPG is both the oldest and the newest mission agency in the Church of Ireland, having been here for 300 years and yet having been re-formed as USPG Ireland. 

25 April 2007

How many lightbulbs does it take to change a Christian?

How many lightbulbs does it take to change a Christian?

New guide gives green tips for individuals, their communities and their churches

25 April 2007

The New Primate of Jerusalem and the Middle East announced

'Christ's mission is mine today'. These striking words were said by the new President Bishop of the Episcopal/Anglican Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East The Most Revd Mouneer Hanna Anis at his recent investiture in All Saints Cathedral, Cairo.

25 April 2007

Bishops Appoint The Reverend Canon Alan Abernethy

Bishops Appoint The Reverend Canon Alan Abernethy

The House of Bishops of the Church of Ireland, meeting today in Dublin, appointed the Reverend Canon Alan Abernethy as the new Bishop of Connor to succeed the Most Reverend Alan Harper, who was elected Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland in January 2007.

18 April 2007

Hundreds pack Jerusalem Cathedral for Bishop's Enthronement

Historic St George's Anglican Cathedral was filled to overflowing on Low Sunday, 15 April as the 14th Anglican bishop, the Rt Revd Suheil Dawani, was installed and welcomed as bishop of this important diocese in the life of the Anglican Communion. 

17 April 2007

Turning Five Talents into Twenty

Turning Five Talents into Twenty

Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey, spoke on 27th March in London at the first UK Annual Review of Five Talents – the microfinance initiatives of the worldwide Anglican Church.

12 April 2007

Church Army CEO calls for 700 young people to make a difference for God

Church Army CEO calls for 700 young people to make a difference for God

Mark Russell, Church Army's Chief Executive, challenged 700 young people to make a difference for God at this year's Easter Monday Youth Pilgrimage at Canterbury Cathedral. 

11 April 2007

Archbishop of Wales, the Most Revd Dr Barry Morgan's Easter Message

Archbishop of Wales, the Most Revd Dr Barry Morgan's Easter Message

It is not enough for the Church of Jesus Christ to shout on Easter morning that Christ is risen, it needs to show that it tries to live by the values of His Gospel.

10 April 2007

Award of Freedom of the City of Armagh, to The Rt Revd The Lord Eames

Award of Freedom of the City of Armagh, to The Rt Revd The Lord Eames

Following the announcement by Armagh City Council this week that former Archbishop, the Rt Reverend The Lord Eames and his wife, Lady Eames are to become the first individuals to be awarded the Freedom of Armagh City, Archbishop Alan Harper issued the following response

10 April 2007

An Easter Message from the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, The Most Revd Dr Idris Jones

An Easter Message from the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, The Most Revd Dr Idris Jones

What Easter means for me is summed up in the words of St. Paul 'It is a fact; Christ is risen' ( 1 Cor 15 v 20 ). 

06 April 2007