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Newcastle: A Pula celebration and farewell to the Bishop of Botswana

thanksgiving service took place to mark the renewal of the Companion Link Agreement between the Dioceses of Botswana and Newcastle.

17 June 2014

Church Releases World Cup Prayers including Prayers for England Team

The Church of England has released Prayers for the World Cup, including prayers for the England Team ahead of England's first match against Italy.

13 June 2014

Urgent prayer, help needed for Iraq's Christians

In the wake of the growing crisis in Iraq, a plea for prayer and help has been issued by the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf and the Anglican vicar of St George’s Church in Baghdad. 

13 June 2014

Abp Welby's message to global summit to end sexual violence in war

Archbishop Justin sends a video message to the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, which is taking place in London from 10-13 June. 

12 June 2014

Be generous and donate blood, urges Bishop

A Bishop is calling churches to help raise the profile of blood donation in their local communities to mark this year’s National Blood Week and World Blood Day (June 14).

12 June 2014

New Church of England Chief Education Officer announced

The Revd Nigel Genders has been appointed as the next Chief Education Officer for the Church of England and General Secretary of the National Society.

12 June 2014

Rap song released highlights the danger of pay-day industry "grooming young people"

A rap song aimed at warning young people about the possible dangers of pay day lenders is released yesterday.

12 June 2014

Faith-based events to take place at Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict

Anglican leaders will be speaking at two panel discussions at the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, to focus on the role of faith leaders and faith communities in preventing and responding to sexual violence in conflict.

10 June 2014

Bishop of Chelmsford: "Good religious education counters religious extremism"

In his Maiden speech, the Bishop of Chelmsford said "Good religious education has been shown to be one of the best ways of countering religious extremism”

10 June 2014

Egypt: New prison ministry in Alexandria

The Anglican Church in Egypt has recently started a new prison ministry in Alexandria

06 June 2014