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Some issues in human sexuality: a guide to the debate

Some issues in human sexuality: a guide to the debate

The House of Bishops [of the Church of England] has commended for study a guide to some aspects of the debate on human sexuality.

04 November 2003

Call for Common Witness in Eastern Europe

We, the 25 participants of the Ancient Oriental, Anglican, Baptist, Evangelical, Lutheran, Orthodox, Reformed and Roman Catholic traditions of Eastern Europe have just completed an eight-day "School for Mission: Preaching the Gospel in Eastern Europe".

04 November 2003

Bishop applauds European dialogue with faiths

Bishop applauds European dialogue with faiths

An important initiative to encourage dialogue between the governments and faith communities of Europe has been applauded by the Bishop of St Albans, the Rt Revd Christopher Herbert.

04 November 2003

Archbishop of Canterbury's address at the signing of an Anglican-Methodist Covenant

Archbishop of Canterbury's address at the signing of an Anglican-Methodist Covenant

 At his first meeting with leaders of the Jewish community in Rome, Pope John XXIII, it's said, greeted them with the words, "I am Joseph, your brother". He was evoking one of the most poignant moments in the Old Testament.

02 November 2003

Church in Wales to welcome members of the Compass Rose Society

Church in Wales to welcome members of the Compass Rose Society

The Compass Rose Society, which takes its name from the symbol of the Anglican Communion, was formally established in 1997 so that individuals, parishes, dioceses, provinces, and organizations throughout the world could help provide the much-needed financial support for the work of the Anglican Communion.

29 October 2003

Archbishop Eames pledges 'path forward' as commission named to look at 'Communion' uniting Anglicans

Archbishop Eames pledges 'path forward' as commission named to look at 'Communion' uniting Anglicans

Archbishop Robin Eames of Ireland said this morning that opportunities for growth and reconciliation can be found amid "what some are calling a crisis" in Anglicanism worldwide as the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire proceeds with the November 2 ordination of a bishop living in a same-sex union with his male partner.

28 October 2003

The Anglican-Methodist Covenant celebration and signing on 1 November

The Anglican-Methodist Covenant celebration and signing on 1 November

The Anglican-Methodist Covenant in England will be signed at a national celebration on Saturday 1 November 2003, at 11:00am, in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen.

27 October 2003

Canon Gene Robinson addresses Halfway to Lambeth by satellite link

Canon Gene Robinson addresses Halfway to Lambeth by satellite link

Speaking via a live satellite link from New Hampshire today, the Revd Canon V Gene Robinson, who will be consecrated as the Anglican Communion's first openly gay bishop next week, told the Halfway to Lambeth conference that "the issue of homosexuality in the Church should not be elevated above all that holds us together".

25 October 2003

Reclaiming Christian Orthodoxy: Address by Bishop Michael Ingham at Halfway to Lambeth conference

Reclaiming Christian Orthodoxy: Address by Bishop Michael Ingham at Halfway to Lambeth conference

In the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew's Gospel Jesus asks, "Is there any one among you who, if your child asks for bread, will give them a stone? Or if the child asks for a fish will give them a snake?"

25 October 2003

Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement hosts Halfway to Lambeth conference in Manchester

Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement hosts Halfway to Lambeth conference in Manchester

After eighteen months of intense planning, the Halfway to Lambeth conference, organised by the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (LGCM), began today (24 October) in Manchester, England.

24 October 2003