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Statement on the report by the Joint Committee on the Government's Draft House of Lords Reform Bill

Statement on the report by the Joint Committee on the Government's Draft House of Lords Reform Bill

Commenting on today's publication of the report by the Joint Committee on the Government's Draft House of Lords Reform Bill, the Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham James said: 

"The longstanding position of the Church of England is that the key test of Lords reform is whether it will serve parliament and the nation better. The Joint Committee has found that the Government's proposals fall short of meeting that test.

08 May 2012

How Malvern is linked to remote Ascension Island

How Malvern is linked to remote Ascension Island

Some of the Queen’s more remote subjects are hoping to strengthen links with Malvern in the run-up to the Diamond Jubilee.

08 May 2012

Interfaith lecture: “We are all in this together” says Jordanian Royal

Interfaith lecture: “We are all in this together” says Jordanian Royal

Coexistence is not enough. Christians and Muslims must find positive ways to co-operate and work together, HRH Princess Badiya bint El-Hassan of the Jordanian Royal family has said.

03 May 2012

Bishop Speaks Out For The Poor And Reconciliation

Bishop Speaks Out For The Poor And Reconciliation

The Rt Rev Justin Welby, Bishop of Durham, called for the Church to stand up for the world’s poor, when he addressed the Anglican Alliance for Development at Bishopthorpe, York, in a keynote speech called 'Good News for the Poor – at home and in the wider world' on Monday 30th April.

01 May 2012

Diamond Jubilee New Testament a 'bestseller

Diamond Jubilee New Testament a 'bestseller

Since going on sale in the first week of April, more than 400,000 copies of the Diamond Jubilee New Testament have been ordered by churches of all denominations around the UK and other countries too – more than double the expected amount.

01 May 2012

Church Commissioners appoint new Head of Strategic Land Investment

Church Commissioners appoint new Head of Strategic Land Investment

The Church Commissioners today announce the appointment of John Weir as Head of Strategic Land Investment in their Property Investment Department.

01 May 2012

Anglican church makes global appeal to the world to make sermons easier to find

Anglican church makes global appeal to the world to make sermons easier to find

All Souls Church, Langham Place in London, England, has appealed through Social Media and its website for volunteers to help 'tag' 3,600 free sermons and talks.

01 May 2012

Relief, Development and Advocacy Seminar at Bishopthorpe

Relief, Development and Advocacy Seminar at Bishopthorpe

The Archbishop of York Dr. John Sentamu and Mrs Margaret Sentamu today held a meeting with 52 people based from the Dioceses in the North of England to discuss relief, development and advocacy work.

30 April 2012

Bishop Andrew takes to the water

Bishop Andrew takes to the water

The The Bishop of Reading is going on a pilgrimage with a difference – one that will take place entirely on water.

30 April 2012

Chair of Canterbury CNC appointed

Chair of Canterbury CNC appointed

The Prime Minister has appointed the Rt Hon the Lord Luce KG, GCVO to be Chairman of the Crown Nominations Commission for its selection of the next Archbishop of Canterbury to succeed the Most Reverend and Rt Hon Rowan Williams. Dr Williams has announced that he will stand down on 31 December 2012. 

27 April 2012