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Theological Lectures in Christ Church

Theological Lectures in Christ Church

As part of its on-going commitment to continuing adult education and in response to requests for a series of lectures about the larger issues of today Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, has arranged a lecture series for Monday evenings in Lent with each lecture beginning at 8 pm.

19 February 2007

Grants for Cathedral repairs

Grants for Cathedral repairs

English Heritage and the Wolfson Foundation announce grants of £1.6 million for cathedral repairs

15 February 2007

Church wedding roadshow launched to help couples

Church wedding roadshow launched to help couples

The Church of England this week sparked a national debate about the cost of weddings and the need to invest in the long-term relationship rather than just the big day. Now it is taking to the road to continue the discussion at wedding shows across the country.

14 February 2007

A statement from the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East

A statement from the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East

Members of the Central Synod of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East met in Cyprus on 5th February, 2007 and unanimously agreed the following statement:

09 February 2007

General Convention for the Empowerment of Women Within the Diocese of Jerusalem

General Convention for the Empowerment of Women Within the Diocese of Jerusalem

Under the auspices of the Rt. Rev. Suheil Dawani, Bishop Coadjutor, and his wife Shafiqa Dawani, a further meeting discussing the empowerment of women within the Diocese of Jerusalem was held on January the 19th. 150 women from all over the Diocese participated in this major event.

07 February 2007

February General Synod agenda published

February General Synod agenda published

Key debates on Trident, criminal justice, schools, the media, issues in human sexuality, clergy pensions, clergy terms of service, marriage law and other legislative proposals on Synod agenda

 

07 February 2007

Archbishop of York calls for Global fight against debt, child poverty and racism

Archbishop of York calls for Global fight against debt, child poverty and racism

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, called for a renewed effort by the Government to combat child poverty, third world debt and racism.

01 February 2007

Article from The Times - Christians suffer for Iraq, says Archbishop Williams

Article from The Times - Christians suffer for Iraq, says Archbishop Williams

Christians in the Middle East are being put at unprecedented risk by the Government’s ‘shortsighted’ and ‘ignorant’ policy in Iraq, The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, says today.

23 December 2006

The Rt Revd Riah Abu El-Assal's Christmas message

The Rt Revd Riah Abu El-Assal's Christmas message

On July 2nd 1964, returning from India, I was welcomed by the Church Council to serve in the Land of the Holy One. Ever since, both as priest, and Bishop for more than 10 years, never have I forgotten Luke's words written on the wall of Christ Church - Nazareth, where I served for 28 years.

23 December 2006

Extracts from transcript of Today programme

Extracts from transcript of Today programme

Interview with the Archbishop of Canterbury and Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor in Jerusalem.

23 December 2006