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Mothers' Union "simply the best" says Archbishop Welby

“The world’s greatest women’s group” – that’s how the Archbishop of Canterbury described the MU at its 140th anniversary celebration. 

23 September 2016

Record numbers join pioneer ministry course

A training course for pioneer ministry run by the Church Mission Society has attracted its largest number of students for the new academic year.

23 September 2016

Bishops begin journey towards Eco Diocese status

The UK-based Christian environmental charity A Rocha is expanded its already-successful Eco Church award scheme and is now looking to recognise Eco Dioceses.

22 September 2016

Seafarers mission comes to aid of Hanjin crew members

The global Anglican agency Mission to Seafarers has come to the aid of stranded crew members working for Hanjin Shipping.

22 September 2016

Strong welcome for UN refugee agreement - but action must follow

Anglicans have welcomed the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants, which was agreed by world leaders at the UN on Monday.

22 September 2016

Mothers' Union returns home for 140th anniversary celebrations

More than 3,000 MU members will gather from all corners of the globe tomorrow (Thursday) to celebrate the mission agency’s 140th anniversary.

21 September 2016

Church of England needs 50 per cent increase in ordinands

The C of E is seeking to increase the number of candidates selected for ordained ministry from around 500 each year to 750.

20 September 2016

C of E names sexuality reflection group members

The Church of England has confirmed the membership of its new Bishops’ Reflection Group on human sexuality.

19 September 2016

UN hears of Anglicans' refugee and migrant experience

The Archbishop of Central Africa has told the UN secretary general that “hospitality, reconciliation and love are our most formidable weapons against hatred and extremism.”

19 September 2016

Anglican priest is first patient of robotic eye surgery

An Anglican priest who once served as the head of communications for the Church of England has undergone pioneering eye surgery – by a robot.

16 September 2016