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Archdeacon of Stow and Lindsey appointed Canon of Westminster

The Venerable Jane Sinclair, Archdeacon of Stow and Lindsey, has been appointed by the Crown to the Canonry of Westminster vacant through the appointment of Canon Jane Hedges as Dean of Norwich.

26 May 2014

New-Monastic living on an ancient pathway

Situated in the very heart of the Capital, in one of the oldest and narrowest streets in London, is a jewel-like Wren-inspired church that is vibrant and buzzing with life

21 May 2014

Lent Installations in Southwark Cathedral

During the last two years Southwark Cathedral has exhibited highly acclaimed works of art during Lent

26 March 2014

Dioceses build on Olympic success

A gathering of church representatives from around the country have set out plans for a sports conference to be held in a number of dioceses, where sports advisers will link churches with local sporting opportunities.

04 March 2014

St Paul's choristers lend their voices to Christmas single

The Choristers of St Paul's are set to hit the Christmas charts as part of an East London charity project which brings together diverse communities.

12 December 2013

Bow church wins architectural award

An east London church has been named the UK's best modern church in an architectural competition.

08 November 2013

Archbishop of Canterbury's statement on the killing of Drummer Lee Rigby

Archbishop of Canterbury's statement on the killing of Drummer Lee Rigby

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, said today that "all our prayers and mine" are with the family of Lee Rigby, the British soldier killed in Woolwich on Wednesday. In a joint press conference in Leicester with Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra, the Archbishop praised the responses of different faith groups to the incident and said this is "very much a time for communities to come together". 

24 May 2013

All aboard with Shrinking the Footprint and Transport for London

All aboard with Shrinking the Footprint and Transport for London

The Bishop of London the Rt Revd Richard Chartres led Church of England environment officers on a Transport for London hybrid bus trip today. The ride was part of the CofE's continuing commitment to environmental issues, through its Shrinking the Footprint campaign.

28 September 2011

A working life: the bishop

A working life: the bishop

From dawn till dusk, the diocese of London fills Richard Chartres' exhausting schedule.


 

22 August 2011

London riots: message from the Bishop of London

London riots: message from the Bishop of London

The Bishop of London has issued the following statement to clergy and churches across the capital.

10 August 2011