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Church leaders issue joint invitation to prayer in aftermath of American attacks

Church leaders issue joint invitation to prayer in aftermath of American attacks

Senior Church leaders across the nation have today issued a joint invitation to people in all walks of life to join a special time of prayer later this week for peace, justice and reconciliation in the aftermath of the atrocities in the United States.

02 October 2001

Archbishop of Canterbury: 'Build bridges, not walls'

Archbishop of Canterbury: 'Build bridges, not walls'

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, has called for "the building of bridges not walls" with Britain's Muslim communities and expressed his deep respect for Islam.

24 September 2001

A concise introduction to Islam

A concise introduction to Islam

"Islam" is derived from the Arabic root salaama meaning peace, purity, submission and obedience. Islam stands for making peace by submitting to the will of God and obeying His law.

24 September 2001

Archbishop to install two new Provincial Honorary Canons

Archbishop to install two new Provincial Honorary Canons

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Dr George Carey, and the Dean of Canterbury, the Very Revd Robert Willis, will install two new Honorary Provincial Canons in Canterbury Cathedral during Evensong on Sunday, 16th September 2001.

12 September 2001

El Informe Hurd: Principales Recomendaciones para la Sede de Canterbury

El Informe Hurd: Principales Recomendaciones para la Sede de Canterbury

Un amplio espectro de recomendaciones, destinadas a apoyar y mejorar el rol único del Arzobispo de Canterbury, tanto en su país como a nivel mundial, están contenidas en un informe sin precedentes, publicado hoy (jueves 6 de Septiembre).

07 September 2001

Review of the See of Canterbury

Review of the See of Canterbury

Legislation should provide that the ordinary diocesan duties be devolved permanently on to a Bishop in Canterbury so styled.

07 September 2001

Hurd Review: Major recommendations for the See of Canterbury

Hurd Review: Major recommendations for the See of Canterbury

Wide-ranging recommendations designed to support and enhance the unique role of Archbishop of Canterbury at home and abroad are made in an unprecedented report published today.

07 September 2001

To lead and to serve: The Report of the Review of the See of Canterbury

To lead and to serve: The Report of the Review of the See of Canterbury

The opportunity to serve as Archbishop of Canterbury is both deeply rewarding and challenging. One of my priorities has been to try to ensure that the Church and Communion I lead are as effective and responsive as they can be on behalf of those they seek to serve.

06 September 2001

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for end to violence

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for end to violence

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, has condemned the escalating violence in Israel. Dr Carey, who returned recently from a pastoral visit to the Holy Land, interrupted his summer break to issue a statement urging an end to the killing.

14 August 2001

Church of England Communications Appointments

Church of England Communications Appointments

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, has appointed the Revd Jonathan Jennings as his Press Secretary, in succession to Mr Arun Kataria, who is taking up a new appointment at Church House. The moves come as part of a restructuring of communications responsibilities within the National Church Institutions.

14 August 2001