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Inter-faith dialogue will not devalue our beliefs

Inter-faith dialogue will not devalue our beliefs

Christians and Muslims must now work together in pursuit of peace and justice.

18 January 2002

Archbishop Eames pays tribute to the Archbishop of Canterbury

Archbishop Eames pays tribute to the Archbishop of Canterbury

The Church of Ireland Primate, who is the senior Primate of the Anglican Communion, has paid a warm tribute to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, who announced his retirement today.

08 January 2002

Archbishop Eames' Christmas Message

Archbishop Eames' Christmas Message

Here in Northern Ireland we all know what terrorism does to people. For years we have lived with the consequences of violence. But the 11th September last was something different.

22 December 2001

Speech delivered at the American Embassy in Cairo for the Memorial Service of 11 September attacks

Speech delivered at the American Embassy in Cairo for the Memorial Service of 11 September attacks

We come today to remember those five thousand innocent civilians who were killed in the tragic attack of September 11th.

18 December 2001

Statement by Bishop Barry Rogerson

Statement by Bishop Barry Rogerson

This report stands in obedience to God's gift of Unity and God's calling to all Christians to make that Unity visible. Both our churches agreed that the process would be undertaken by stages, which in the experience of the Church of England has worked well in our conversations with the Lutheran Churches in Scandinavia and the German and French Protestant Churches.

18 December 2001

Statement by Revd Dr John Taylor

Statement by Revd Dr John Taylor

Like many who will read this report I am disappointed that it does not go a lot further than it does. It does, however, achieve the purpose for which our joint Commission was set up.

18 December 2001

An Anglican-Methodist Covenant

An Anglican-Methodist Covenant

The Covenant, if accepted by both churches, would be a mutual affirmation for the first time of the life and ministry of each other's churches. It could then be likened to an engagement to be married. It would be a formal, joint commitment to work together towards fuller visible unity.

18 December 2001

Making a case for a saintly Santa

Making a case for a saintly Santa

St Nicholas's original identity needs another chance to capture the hearts and minds of people in England, USA and all over the globe according to a new society officially inaugurated this year.

17 December 2001

Sermon by Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold: Consecration of Pierre Whalon

Sermon by Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold: Consecration of Pierre Whalon

What a great joy it is to preside at this ordination - this very special moment in the life of the Convocation of American Churches in Europe. 

12 December 2001

Canterbury Cathedral sermon "Christ the King"

Canterbury Cathedral sermon "Christ the King"

If you and I were expected to watch a crucifixion, we would be distressed and horrified even though we are entirely accustomed to violence on TV and in newspapers.

04 December 2001