Our new Archbishop, Rowan Williams, makes his first public speech since taking office as the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury on Thursday 19th December 2002 when he delivers the Richard Dimbleby Lecture on BBC1 at 10.35pm GMT. He will argue the case for morality and religion in the market driven world.
16 December 2002
There is no question that to be Archbishop of Canterbury at this time is a daunting challenge. Dr Rowan Williams has been called to be our spiritual leader, to serve and to care for all, to maintain and further the unity of the church, to uphold its discipline and to guard its faith.
09 December 2002
One of the great treasures of the Christian world is the great heritage of Christmas songs and carols in the English language from the Middle Ages.
06 December 2002
The World Council of Churches has announced plans to reorganise and reduce staff at its Geneva and New York offices.
06 December 2002
The confirmation of the election of the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has taken place at St Paul's Cathedral, London, England.
02 December 2002
As St Andrew's Day is celebrated, plans are being drawn up for St Andrew's House in Westbourne Park, London, to become the new home of the Secretariat of the Anglican Communion Office (ACO).
30 November 2002
Under the co-chairmanship of Metropolitan Bishoy of Damiette of the Coptic Orthodox Church, and the Rt Revd Geoffrey Rowell, Bishop of Gibraltar in Europe, Anglican and Oriental Orthodox members, appointed by their Churches, met in Etchmiadzin, Armenia, at the invitation of the Catholicosate of All Armenians.
18 November 2002
When the Most Revd Rowan Williams is enthroned at Canterbury Cathedral on Thursday 27 February 2003, as the 104th archbishop in St Augustine's succession, he will have a rich and varied ministry unlike few bishops in the Anglican Communion.
13 November 2002
The Dean of Canterbury, the Very Revd Robert Willis, announced at Evensong on Friday 8th November 2002 that the Most Revd Rowan D Williams was elected 104th Archbishop of Canterbury by the Greater Chapter of Canterbury in an ancient ceremony in the Cathedral Chapter House that morning.
08 November 2002
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, has spoken of his deep sense of delight and honour at the award by Her Majesty the Queen of the Royal Victorian Chain.
31 October 2002