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Archbishop Eames to retire

Archbishop Eames to retire

The Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of All Ireland and Metropolitan, the Most Revd Dr Robin Eames, has announced his intention to retire later this year.His intentions have been conveyed to the General Synod of the Church of Ireland. The decision will take effect on 31 December 2006

09 May 2006

New Suffragan Bishop for the See of Ramsbury

New Suffragan Bishop for the See of Ramsbury

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Venerable Stephen David Conway MA to the Suffragan See of Ramsbury, in the Diocese of Salisbury, in succession to the Right Reverend Peter Fearnley Hullah BD AKC FRS, on his resignation on 29 November 2005.

08 May 2006

Communication from The Bishop of London

Communication from The Bishop of London

I am still here despite newspaper speculation supposedly emanating from 'friends' about my resigning at the end of my Sabbatical to become Dean of Westminster.

04 May 2006

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland on behalf of CYTUN

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland on behalf of CYTUN

The Revd Aled Edwards is to be the new Chief Executive of CYTÛN: Churches Together in Wales.

04 May 2006

Easter Day Sermon at Canterbury Cathedral

Easter Day Sermon at Canterbury Cathedral

One of the ways in which we now celebrate the great Christian festivals in our society is by a little flurry of newspaper articles and television programmes raking over the coals of controversies about the historical basis of faith. 

18 April 2006

Church opposes any move to extend Sunday trading hours

Church opposes any move to extend Sunday trading hours

The Church of England has rejected proposals to further extend trading hours for large retail outlets on Sundays.

11 April 2006

Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams - Easter Message to his Diocese

Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams - Easter Message to his Diocese

I was always taught, of course, that you should never under any circumstances say 'Alleluia' during Lent. It was like giving up chocolate or alcohol. Save it till Easter, and then you'll really enjoy it as it was meant to be enjoyed.

11 April 2006

Service of Thanksgiving to Celebrate 150 Years of The Mission to Seafarers

Service of Thanksgiving to Celebrate 150 Years of The Mission to Seafarers

On March the 28th 2006 a Thanksgiving Service took place in Westminster Abbey to mark the 150th anniversary of The Mission to Seafarers. Thanks was given to those who inspired its foundation in 1856 and those who have carried out its ministry over the last century and a half with their dedication and commitment

31 March 2006

Transcript of Archbishop's interview on climate change, BBC Radio 4

Transcript of Archbishop's interview on climate change, BBC Radio 4

'The debate over climate change has moved sharply over the years - it began with a relatively small group of scientists saying the world was getting dangerously hot, and the sceptics saying that there was nothing to worry about. 

30 March 2006

Strengthening youth and lay involvement in the Porvoo Communion

Strengthening youth and lay involvement in the Porvoo Communion

Lay involvement, involvement of youth and young people in our churches and issues in ordained ministry, especially on women bishops and diaconate were among the priorities set by the Porvoo Church Leaders' Meeting for the next years.

24 March 2006