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Church welcomes Government support for existing controls

Church welcomes Government support for existing controls

The Church of England and the Churches Main Committee have welcomed the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's support for 'ecclesiastical exemption' from listed building control. 

28 July 2005

Archbishop Robin Eames' Response to the I.R.A Statement

Archbishop Robin Eames' Response to the I.R.A Statement

In response to the IRA Statement Archbishop Robin Eames emphasises the moral issues involved in the current situation. Archbishop Eames said: "Quite apart from the political debate which will follow this statement from the IRA there are moral issues which must be addressed.

28 July 2005

House of Bishops issues pastoral statement on Civil Partnerships

House of Bishops issues pastoral statement on Civil Partnerships

The House of Bishops has today issued a pastoral statement to help the Church as it addresses the implications of the Civil Partnerships Act, which comes into force on 5 December 2005. 

25 July 2005

Archbishop Eames envisions future of Christianity in Ireland

Archbishop Eames envisions future of Christianity in Ireland

Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Reverend Robin Eames claims that individuals who reconnect with the core values of the Christian faith hold the key to the future of Christianity in Ireland. 

22 July 2005

Signed Services in Rochester Diocese

Signed Services in Rochester Diocese

When Nick Lang, Vicar of St. John's, Eden Park was asked to baptise the son of profoundly deaf parents, he had no idea where his answer would lead."My natural instinct was to agree and to look for a creative way of making the service accessible for the parents, and for their deaf friends" Nick said.

21 July 2005

Archbishop Williams Pays Tribute to London

Archbishop Williams Pays Tribute to London

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has paid tribute to London and the British press in the aftermath of last week's bomb attacks.

15 July 2005

Diocese of Europe to Celebrate 25th Anniversary

Diocese of Europe to Celebrate 25th Anniversary

The Rt Revd Geoffrey Rowell, Bishop in Europe, has designated the weekend of October 29-30 as the weekend when the Diocese in Europe should celebrate the 25th anniversary of its unification. 

14 July 2005

Book on Resurrection wins Ramsey Prize

Book on Resurrection wins Ramsey Prize

A book exploring the resurrection of Jesus in the light of ancient pagan, Jewish and Christian beliefs on death and resurrection has won the first Ramsey Prize for Theological writing. 

13 July 2005

Archbishop asks synod to focus on respect

Respect was the focus of Archbishop Rowan Williams' Presidential Address at the Church of England's General Synod in York, on Monday morning the address also acknowledged the International work of ACC, commending Communications and Women's programmes. Church Urban Fund looks ahead and Synod moves forward in its consideration of legislation for women as bishops.

13 July 2005

Archbishop of Canterbury's Presidential Address - General Synod, York

Archbishop of Canterbury's Presidential Address - General Synod, York

Last Thursday, the horrifying news about the London bombings broke just as I was arriving at Batley in West Yorkshire for a day of visits to local Islamic institutions and meetings with clergy in the area who are involved in interfaith encounters. 

11 July 2005