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New window gives colour to mission

New window gives colour to mission

A stained glass window inspired by Jesus' Great Commission has been dedicated at Holy Trinity Brussels as part of the pro-Cathedral's centenary celebrations and as a reminder of its mission statement "to bring Brussels to Christ."

20 January 2003

Templeton prizewinner begins lecture tour

Templeton prizewinner begins lecture tour

Professor John Polkinghorne will begin a nationwide lecture tour on Monday 20 January 2003 at the International Study Centre of Canterbury Cathedral. His topic of his lecture is "Science, Christianity and the End of the World: Is there a destiny beyond death?"

16 January 2003

A request from the Anglican Centre in Rome

A request from the Anglican Centre in Rome

From 24 November to 2 December 2003, the Anglican Centre in Rome is holding a consultation for people who are interested and involved in clergy in-service training and support.

15 January 2003

Scottish Churches' first steps to union

Scottish Churches' first steps to union

The Scottish Church Initiative for Union (SCIFU) began its work in 1996 in the closing years of "the ecumenical century of the Christian Church" when Christians from different traditions - "often bitterly and even violently divided" - began to talk, work and witness together and even re-unite after long separation. SCIFU is more precisely, the "child" of the Multilateral Church Conversation.

15 January 2003

Case for war yet to be made, warns House of Bishops

Case for war yet to be made, warns House of Bishops

Over the course of the last twelve months the Church of England's House of Bishops, concerned by the rapidly deteriorating situation between the international community and Iraq, has sought to raise those ethical and moral issues that need to be addressed before any final decision is taken as to the use of military force. 

15 January 2003

Prayer for Peace in Iraq and the Middle East

Prayer for Peace in Iraq and the Middle East

Prayer from National Justice and Peace Network/Pax Christi/Cafod.

13 January 2003

First colour-in Communion book launched

First colour-in Communion book launched

On 9th January the Scottish Episcopal Church launches the country's first colour-in communion book, to let children scribble and scrawl their way through a service. The groundbreaking "My Holy Communion Book" has been specially designed for the hundreds of youngsters worshipping at 'Pisky' churches across Scotland.

09 January 2003

Epiphanytide prayers for world peace

Epiphanytide prayers for world peace

The following offer prayer resources for public worship and private devotion.

03 January 2003

Prayers for Peace at Epiphany

Prayers for Peace at Epiphany

Prayers for world peace, for use by parishes, congregations and individuals around Epiphany, are available on the Church of England's website An Invitation to Prayer. 

03 January 2003

Text of a letter from the Archbishop of York to parishes

Text of a letter from the Archbishop of York to parishes

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ. As we prepare to welcome and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, we do so facing the prospect of a possible war in the Middle East. 

03 January 2003