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An Anglican-Methodist Covenant

An Anglican-Methodist Covenant

The Covenant, if accepted by both churches, would be a mutual affirmation for the first time of the life and ministry of each other's churches. It could then be likened to an engagement to be married. It would be a formal, joint commitment to work together towards fuller visible unity.

18 December 2001

Making a case for a saintly Santa

Making a case for a saintly Santa

St Nicholas's original identity needs another chance to capture the hearts and minds of people in England, USA and all over the globe according to a new society officially inaugurated this year.

17 December 2001

Sermon by Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold: Consecration of Pierre Whalon

Sermon by Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold: Consecration of Pierre Whalon

What a great joy it is to preside at this ordination - this very special moment in the life of the Convocation of American Churches in Europe. 

12 December 2001

Canterbury Cathedral sermon "Christ the King"

Canterbury Cathedral sermon "Christ the King"

If you and I were expected to watch a crucifixion, we would be distressed and horrified even though we are entirely accustomed to violence on TV and in newspapers.

04 December 2001

Saintly "Santa" historic visit to Canterbury

Saintly "Santa" historic visit to Canterbury

Saturday, December 8 at 11 a.m. the original image of Santa Claus/Father Christmas will enter Christchurch Gate in Canterbury, St Nicholas, Patron Saint of Children, Sailors and many more.

04 December 2001

An Advent 2001 message from the Holy Land

An Advent 2001 message from the Holy Land

We live in a tumultuous and restless time.  The post-September 11th world has left many fearful for their security and uncertain about the future.  The words 'terrorism' and 'terrorist' have become routine in people's conversations.  Suspicion and doubt about others are becoming all too common.

04 December 2001

School-girl, 12, elected Archbishop of Wales

School-girl, 12, elected Archbishop of Wales

Wales is to have a new Archbishop - Guide Rhian Hartshorn, 12 is to step into the Archbishop of Wales's shoes for a day in aid of the BBC Children in Need appeal. In turn, Most Rev Dr Rowan Williams, is to take her place at Oakdale Comprehensive School for the day and will follow her time-table.

15 November 2001

Sermon given by Archbishop Joseph Marona from the Church of the Sudan

The horrendous events of 11th September have forced the people of America, of this country and of the whole Western world to discover what much of the rest of the world knows only too well: the terror of sudden violence: the fearful uncertainty of what lies ahead; and the unsettling sense of loosing control over what happens in our lives.

15 November 2001

Enthronement Sermon of the Bishop of Gibraltar in Europe: Drinking from the Rock

Enthronement Sermon of the Bishop of Gibraltar in Europe: Drinking from the Rock

To be Bishop of Gibraltar is to take one's title from a place and a rock, a rock situated at almost the furthest extremity of a diocese which stretches from Madeira and the Canary Islands to Vladivostok, where the chaplain in Moscow has recently been visiting the small congregation and conducting a service for the harvest of the sea with the Orthodox chaplain of the Russian Pacific fleet .

13 November 2001

Notas del Obituario del Obispo Ramon Taibo Sienes

Notas del Obituario del Obispo Ramon Taibo Sienes

El Revmo Ramón Taibo Sienes, Obispo Anglicano de la Iglesia Española Reformada Episcopal, falleció el reciente 26 de Octubre de 2001, luego de un larga enfermedad

03 November 2001