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Anglican Centre in Rome hosts Inter-religious course

Anglican Centre in Rome hosts Inter-religious course

Inter-religious relations in a World of Tumult

29 June 2002

Church of England signs aerial deal with Quintel S4

Church of England signs aerial deal with Quintel S4

After an extensive consultation project, the Archbishops' Council of the Church of England and Quintel S4 today, 25 June 2002, announce that an agreement has been signed granting Quintel S4 approved status for telecommunications installations in churches.

25 June 2002

Church of England appoints first senior black bishop

Church of England appoints first senior black bishop

The Church of England has appointed a Ugandan-born anti-racism campaigner as its first senior black bishop. 

18 June 2002

Christmas is coming: Saint Nicholas to visit Canterbury December 7th

Christmas is coming: Saint Nicholas to visit Canterbury December 7th

Saint Nicholas to visit Canterbury December 7th. The second annual Canterbury St Nicholas Festival is expected to draw crowds from all over.

18 June 2002

Christmas is coming: Take part in the Children’s Society’s countrywide Christingle celebrations and help us shine a light on bullying

Take part in the Children’s Society’s countrywide Christingle celebrations and help us shine a light on bullying

18 June 2002

Woman bishop motion wins overwhelming support

Woman bishop motion wins overwhelming support

Members of the Scottish Episcopal Church have overwhelmingly supported a motion to allow women bishops, at an historic vote at their General Synod. 

18 June 2002

Mideast children's peace group to attend Camp Allen

Mideast children's peace group to attend Camp Allen

In the midst of Mideast violence and uncertainty, a remarkable initiative for children is cause for hope and encouragement. This summer, Camp Allen, in the Diocese of Texas, will host 12 Palestinian and Israeli children, ages 11-12, for a summer camp session as part of a unique "education for peace" opportunity.

07 June 2002

The Church in Wales Motion on Israel/Palestine

The Church in Wales Motion on Israel/Palestine

The Governing Body of the Church in Wales notes with increasing concern the continuing instability and violence in Israel/Palestine, and the resulting economic and social disadvantage in vulnerable groups and communities, as well as the widespread destruction, fear, injury and loss of life in the area.

07 June 2002

Church denies plans to abolish dioceses

Church denies plans to abolish dioceses

The Church of England has categorically denied that there are any plans to abolish a number of its dioceses.

06 June 2002

Resourcing Archbishops in the 21st century

Resourcing Archbishops in the 21st century

At a press briefing yesterday in Church House, London, Professor Anthony Mellows, Emeritus Professor of Law at King's College in the University of London, spoke about his second report to the Church of England, Resourcing Archbishops. 

31 May 2002