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American Canon to English post

American Canon to English post

The Revd Canon Dr Marilyn McCord Adams (left) was installed at Oxford Cathedral as Regius Professor of Divinity and Canon of the Cathedral on 18 January during Evensong.

19 January 2004

Church of England to consider women bishops; third non-geographical province unlikely

Church of England to consider women bishops; third non-geographical province unlikely

Several reports in the British press over the past two weeks have suggested the possibility of a third non-geographical province, in addition to Canterbury and York, being introduced to the structure of the Church of England in response to the possible ordination of women bishops in the province.

16 January 2004

Bishop of St Albans highlights dangers of advertising aimed at children

Bishop of St Albans highlights dangers of advertising aimed at children

A warning that advertising aimed at children was "in serious danger of producing a nation of fat and greedy children with thin and starving souls" has been made by the Bishop of St Albans, the Rt Revd Christopher Herbert.

15 January 2004

Church Commissioners consult on Strategic See House Review

Church Commissioners consult on Strategic See House Review

The Church Commissioners of the Church of England are consulting the House of Bishops on a new set of principles and guidelines to provide suitable houses from which bishops can conduct an effective ministry, while providing both a place of work and family privacy.

14 January 2004

New Canon Pastor appointed to Canterbury Cathedral

Canon Clare Edwards has been appointed the new Canon Pastor at Canterbury Cathedral by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Dr Rowan Williams. Canon Edwards (aged 47) has served as Rector of Bletchingley in Surrey since 1995.

12 January 2004

Peterborough Cathedral's Canon Pastor, Stephen Cottrell, to be next Bishop of Reading

Peterborough Cathedral's Canon Pastor, Stephen Cottrell, to be next Bishop of Reading

It has been announced from Downing Street at 11.00 am today that the Queen has approved the nomination of the Revd Canon Stephen Cottrell as the next Bishop of Reading.

06 January 2004

Episcopal hospital in Nablus occupied by Israeli Troops

Episcopal hospital in Nablus occupied by Israeli Troops

In a phone conversation this New Year's Eve with the Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem, the Rt Revd Riah Abu el Assal, ACNS learned that the Episcopal Church's hospital has been occupied by Israeli soldiers.

03 January 2004

Episcopal Relief and Development responds to earthquake victims in Iran

Episcopal Relief and Development responds to earthquake victims in Iran

Emergency relief efforts continue in the ancient city of Bam, Iran, after a deadly earthquake struck on December 26. Episcopal Relief and Development is working to help people caught in the disaster.

30 December 2003

Archbishop of York's 2003 Christmas Day sermon, York Minster

Archbishop of York's 2003 Christmas Day sermon, York Minster

Yes, we are familiar with the angels and the shepherds and the birth of the baby in the outhouse of an inn in Bethlehem, and subsequently with the visit of the wise men - the details of which are to be found in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew.

29 December 2003

Sermon Preached by the Rt Revd Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross on Christmas Day 2003

Sermon Preached by the Rt Revd Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross on Christmas Day 2003

Our telling of the Christmas story is diminished because we focus almost entirely on those characters in the unfolding drama who seem to respond with devotion and obedience: an obedient Mary, an acquiescent Joseph, unruly, but nonetheless responsive herdsmen, perceptive philosophers who enter on bended knee.

28 December 2003