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Service of Thanksgiving for lives of Melanesian Brothers

Service of Thanksgiving for lives of Melanesian Brothers

A Service of Thanksgiving for the lives of Brother Robin Lindsay and his companions - the seven Melanesian Brothers murdered in the Solomon Islands - will take place at St Philip's Church, Earls Court Road, London.

17 September 2003

Anglican Communion / Al Azhar meeting postponed

Anglican Communion / Al Azhar meeting postponed

The 3rd meeting of the Anglican Communion / Al Azhar Joint Dialogue Commission was scheduled to be held in New York on 10-11 September 2003, the second anniversary of 9/11.

17 September 2003

Former Bond girl leads clergy on the catwalk

Former Bond girl leads clergy on the catwalk

A former Bond girl will be among a dozen church ministers taking part in Clergy on the Catwalk, a clerical fashion show at the Christian Resources Exhibition.

10 September 2003

Church of England's first National Wedding Show stand

Church of England's first National Wedding Show stand

Future brides and grooms will have the chance to discuss their wedding with a bishop at the National Wedding Show at the NEC Birmingham.

08 September 2003

Christian leaders' statement regarding the Separation Wall in Holy Land

Christian leaders' statement regarding the Separation Wall in Holy Land

We, the heads of churches in Jerusalem, affirm our determination to do all in our power to work for Peace in this Holy Land, a Peace that is concerned with the well-being of every resident of this land, be they Israeli or Palestinian, to give the security, justice, freedom, independence and personal dignity.

01 September 2003

Archbishop of Canterbury takes on new roles

Archbishop of Canterbury takes on new roles

In an effort to encourage individuals to deepen their understanding of God's purpose in the world of work, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has agreed to take up the role of President of the Industrial Christian Fellowship (ICF).

27 August 2003

Archaeological find may change history of faith in Portsmouth

Archaeological find may change history of faith in Portsmouth

Christianity in Portsmouth may be 500 years older than was first thought. A discovery at a city church may persuade historians to re-write the story of how faith spread across the south coast of England.

26 August 2003

Letter from Anglican observer to the United Nations concerning Baghdad bombing

Letter from Anglican observer to the United Nations concerning Baghdad bombing

On behalf of the Anglican Consultative Council, I am writing to express to you and the United Nations, our deepest sympathy for the loss of Mr Sergio Vieira de Mello and United Nations staff in Iraq.

22 August 2003

Walsingham voted the UK's favourite spiritual place

Walsingham voted the UK's favourite spiritual place

In a poll that attracted thousands of votes on the BBC's website and by post, Walsingham, in North Norfolk, England, has been voted the nation's favourite spiritual place.

12 August 2003

Repose of Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh

Repose of Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh

The Diocese of Sourozh of the Russian Orthodox Church has announced with sadness the death of its beloved founder and archpastor, His Eminence, Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh, who died peacefully on Monday, 4th August, 2003, at the age of 89.

06 August 2003