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England:Tell us about your church's royal connections

England:Tell us about your church's royal connections

To celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, ChurchCare – the Church of England’s online resource caring for its 16,000 church buildings - is collecting stories about the regal links between churches, cathedrals and the monarchy. 

16 February 2012

The Church is under-appreciated says the Queen

The Church is under-appreciated says the Queen

The Queen has discussed the importance of faith in modern Britain with leaders from the the UK's nine traditional world religions during a Jubilee celebration at Lambeth Palace.

16 February 2012

Militant secularisation threat to religion, says Warsi

Militant secularisation threat to religion, says Warsi

Britain is under threat from a rising tide of "militant secularisation", a cabinet minister has warned.

14 February 2012

More new women priests than men for first time

More new women priests than men for first time

More female priests are joining the Church of England than male ones for the first time ever, it can be disclosed as it takes another step towards the introduction of women bishops.

14 February 2012

Anglicans urge UK action for Nigeria's threatened Christians

Anglicans urge UK action for Nigeria's threatened Christians

London, 8 February (ENInews) British Anglicans have called upon the United Kingdom government to support those in Nigeria seeking to protect religious minorities of all faiths and enable them to practice their religion without fear.

09 February 2012

General Synod: Archbishop Rowan speaks in debate on women bishops

General Synod: Archbishop Rowan speaks in debate on women bishops

The Church of England's General Synod is currently looking at the legislative process designed to make it possible for women to be bishops while also making provision for those who, for theological reasons, will not be able to receive their ministry.

09 February 2012

Church of South India priest to serve in Birmingham diocese

Church of South India priest to serve in Birmingham diocese

As Patron of the Benefice, the Bishop of Birmingham is delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Dr Joshva Raja as Vicar. This appointment has the goodwill of the parish representatives.

07 February 2012

Resourcing Christian Community Action: Parishes and Partnerships

Resourcing Christian Community Action: Parishes and Partnerships

How to serve your community’s needs without reinventing the wheel in every parish: that is the challenge posed by a new project to be launched by the Archbishop of York at this week’s General Synod. 

07 February 2012

Diamond Jubilee Prayer and liturgical resources released

Diamond Jubilee Prayer and liturgical resources released

A prayer written at The Queen’s Direction by the Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral for Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee has been released. 

06 February 2012

Education is not a personal commodity, say churches

Education is not a personal commodity, say churches

Student protests and the debate around Higher Education funding have prompted this year’s Education Sunday theme – learning and serving – which issues a strong challenge about responsibility to others.

31 January 2012