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Archbishop of York Tells Headteachers of Importance of Religious Education in Schools

Archbishop of York Tells Headteachers of Importance of Religious Education in Schools

The Archbishop of York today addressed 50 Headteachers from schools and academies across the North of England, and spoke of the importance of Religious Education in schools.

25 April 2012

Archbishop of York reflects on 'Christian Citizenship Today

Archbishop of York reflects on 'Christian Citizenship Today

The Archbishop of York today gave the keynote address ‘Christian Citizenship Today’ at the Citizenship, Covenant and Christ Conference at Belfast City Hall.

20 April 2012

Executive remuneration: The charity perspective

Executive remuneration: The charity perspective

The Church of England and a group of charities have joined together to urge investors to vote during the 2012 AGM season on executive remuneration packages that have risen excessively. 

19 April 2012

Archbishop Of York Calls For All Children In Poverty To Get Free School Meals

Archbishop Of York Calls For All Children In Poverty To Get Free School Meals

The Archbishop of York today backed The Children’s Society in its calls to make sure that all children living in poverty can get a free school meal.

19 April 2012

With 100 days to go, hundreds of churches are getting ready for 2012 Games

With 100 days to go, hundreds of churches are getting ready for 2012 Games

One hundred days before the 2012 Games commence, the Church of England has released details illustrating how hundreds of its churches and worshippers are preparing to serve communities via Games-themed events, hospitality, chaplaincy, sports fixtures, prayer and exhibitions.

18 April 2012

Dean of Newcastle adds voice of concert over government VAT plans

Dean of Newcastle adds voice of concert over government VAT plans

The Very Reverend Chris Dalliston, Dean of Newcastle has added his voice to an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer expressing huge concerns over his announcement in the recent budget to remove VAT exemptions for alteration to listed buildings.

17 April 2012

Major ecumenical climate change service and workshops

Major ecumenical climate change service and workshops

The Anglican Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, Roman Catholic Bishop of Middlesbrough, The Rt Rev Terence Drainey and The Methodist Chair of the York & Hull District, the Rev Stephen Burgess will lead a special service at York Minster on Saturday, 21 April, to explore the Christian response to climate change. 

16 April 2012

Director of Communications appointed

Director of Communications appointed

The Revd Arun Arora has been appointed to serve the Church of England as Director of Communications at Church House, Westminster, following a competitive process.  

16 April 2012

Ecumenical Engagement with the London Olympics and Paralympics

Ecumenical Engagement with the London Olympics and Paralympics

The statistics are staggering:

200 countries represented
15,000 athletes
14,000 officials and organisers
800,000 people visiting London and other Games’ venues
100,000 extra travellers through St Pancras Station

04 April 2012

National Photography Competition to Celebrate Faith and Communities Opens

National Photography Competition to Celebrate Faith and Communities Opens

A national photography competition which showcases the positive impact of faith in the community launched today. Faith Through a Lens - www.faiththroughalens.co.uk - aims to inspire amateur photographers from across the UK to capture the essence of faith and the community.

04 April 2012