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SPCK opens Westminster centre for lifelong learning

SPCK President, Archbishop Rowan Williams, leads blessing and dedication of new life-long learning centre and bookshop in the heart of Westminster.

08 July 2003

Canon Jeffrey John withdraws his acceptance of the appointment to the See of Reading

Canon Jeffrey John withdraws his acceptance of the appointment to the See of Reading

Canon Jeffrey John has today announced that he intends to seek the permission of the Crown to withdraw his acceptance of the nomination to the suffragan See of Reading in the Diocese of Oxford.

06 July 2003

Archbishop of Canterbury affirms support for Anglican women bishops

Archbishop of Canterbury affirms support for Anglican women bishops

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, has reaffirmed his personal support for the consecration of women as bishops in the Church of England, but said the final decision rested with the church as a whole.

05 July 2003

Diocese of Jerusalem School Book Campaign draws to a close

Diocese of Jerusalem School Book Campaign draws to a close

The Diocese of Jerusalem has a powerful educational ministry, witnessing the love of Christ to almost 6000 students this academic year.

01 July 2003

Lord and Lady Carey to continue poverty work as Vice Presidents of Tearfund

Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey of Clifton, and his wife, Lady Carey, are to continue their work promoting Christian action with the world's poor by accepting the posts of Vice Presidents of Christian relief and development agency Tearfund.

25 June 2003

New Dean of Gibraltar announced

New Dean of Gibraltar announced

Canon Alan Woods, Chancellor and Senior Chaplain of the Pro-Cathedral of St Paul Valletta is to be the new Dean of Gibraltar, it was announced yesterday, Trinity Sunday, in Gibraltar Cathedral.

17 June 2003

Scottish Episcopal Church backs inter-church relations plans

Scottish Episcopal Church backs inter-church relations plans

Members of the Scottish Episcopal Church's annual General Synod, meeting 12-14 June, voted today to press on with plans for a Scottish 'super-church'.

14 June 2003

Tearfund appeals for funds as food crisis grips Ethiopia

Tearfund appeals for funds as food crisis grips Ethiopia

Christian relief and development agency Tearfund is launching an emergency appeal for funds as many thousands of Ethiopians face starvation while waiting for crops that will not mature for several months.

14 June 2003

Scottish Episcopal Church votes to ordain women bishops

Scottish Episcopal Church votes to ordain women bishops

The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC), meeting in Edinburgh from 12-14 June, made an historic decision today by voting to accept women bishops and ending centuries of tradition.

12 June 2003

Statement from the executive committees of Affirming Catholicism and the Society of Catholic Priests

Statement from the executive committees of Affirming Catholicism and the Society of Catholic Priests

Dr Jeffrey John is a fine priest, pastor and teacher, who is wholly committed to the ministry and mission of the Church. Father John has been associated with Affirming Catholicism since 1990, as a founder member and trustee.

11 June 2003