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Shock poster pressures supermarkets to back Bishop

Shock poster pressures supermarkets to back Bishop

Today the Bishop of Bolton, the Rt Rev David Gillett, will reveal a shocking poster which shows the typical range of supermarket goods on offer to children this Halloween.

18 October 2006

Algarve - Statement from the Diocese in Europe

Algarve - Statement from the Diocese in Europe

On the 15th of October the St Vincent's Church of England congregation in the central region of the Algarve resumed its normal worshipping life in the Church of Nossa Senhora de Fatima, near Almancil.

16 October 2006

The Revd Sir Derek Pattinson RIP

The Revd Sir Derek Pattinson RIP

The Church of England mourns the loss of Sir Derek Pattinson, who died, aged 76, on Tuesday, October 10. As Associate Secretary General, he helped to see into being the General Synod of the Church of England in 1970 and served as its Secretary General from 1972 to 1990.

16 October 2006

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for secure future for Hospital Chaplaincy

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for secure future for Hospital Chaplaincy

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has given his strong support to the work of hospital chaplains and has stressed the need for a commitment to securing effective chaplaincy services across the National Health Service at a time of job cutbacks and financial restraint.

06 October 2006

European Christians launch 'Climate Justice Now

European Christians launch 'Climate Justice Now

A European network of Christian churches has launched a new plan called Climate Justice Now to tackle global warming from the standpoint of North/South equity. "We're trying to establish a whole new way of looking at climate change," said Gert de Gans, one leader of the climate plan supported by the European Christian Environmental Network (ECEN)

03 October 2006

Church condemns domestic abuse and encourages support for survivors

Church condemns domestic abuse and encourages support for survivors

The Archbishops' Council has commended a set of guidelines for anyone with pastoral responsibility as part of the Church's commitment to victims of domestic abuse and to addressing the circumstances that lead to such abuse.

03 October 2006

A letter from Bishop Riah

A letter from Bishop Riah

Salaam. I count it my duty to keep you informed of events as they unfold.  In the past two weeks I have visited Lebanon, met with Prime Minister Tony Blair, visited Nablus, and I am preparing to leave on Monday, September 25th where I will spend two weeks in Australia meeting with Churches, Members of Parliament and other Church and government officials.

25 September 2006

Anglican Foundation launches 'The Awareness Course

Anglican Foundation launches 'The Awareness Course

The Awareness Course is expected to be the most revolutionary experience in Christian self-development since the Alpha Course.

21 September 2006

Synod Letter regarding Riga

Synod Letter regarding Riga

As Archdeacon of Germany and Northern Europe, within the Church of England's Diocese in Europe, I have just returned from the Deanery Synod of Nordic and Baltic Countries held this year in Oslo. The Synod is comprised of the Clergy Chapter and of elected Lay Representatives from our chaplaincies and congregations.

20 September 2006

Bishop challenges supermarkets to lighten up Halloween

Bishop challenges supermarkets to lighten up Halloween

The Bishop of Bolton, the Rt Revd David Gillett, has today published a letter sent to Britain's supermarket bosses urging them to rethink the way that their stores promote Halloween.

18 September 2006