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Archbishop launches 'The Young Leaders Award' Course for schools

Archbishop launches 'The Young Leaders Award' Course for schools

The Archbishop of York Youth Trust today announced the introduction of ‘The Young Leaders Award’ course aimed at 14-16 year old school children. 23 students from Manor CE School have opted to complete this Award in Leadership over the next two years, which is to supplement their GSCE qualifications.

07 September 2011

Former partygoer ministers to Leeds nightclubbers

Former partygoer ministers to Leeds nightclubbers

Six years after clubbing the night away in Leeds as a student, a young Anglican pastor is returning to her former haunts – as "pioneering minister" to the night-time economy.

07 September 2011

Next Bishop of Winchester announced

Next Bishop of Winchester announced

Downing Street has today (6th September) announced that the next Bishop of Winchester will be the Revd Canon Tim Dakin.

06 September 2011

Trust offers £1,000 prize for people to explain why they will remain Anglican

Trust offers £1,000 prize for people to explain why they will remain Anglican

A charity that aims to advance Christianity with Anglican principles has announced a prize of £1,000 for the best 5000-word answer to ‘Why I am an Anglican and believe I shall remain so’.

30 August 2011

A working life: the bishop

A working life: the bishop

From dawn till dusk, the diocese of London fills Richard Chartres' exhausting schedule.


 

22 August 2011

Bishopthorpe, Archbishop of York's residence, boosts security

Bishopthorpe, Archbishop of York's residence, boosts security

Security measures are being increased at Bishopthorpe Palace, the Grade I listed official residence of the Archbishop of York, Dr Sentamu.

15 August 2011

Archbishop speaks in House of Lords about riots

Archbishop speaks in House of Lords about riots

Following the recall of the House of Lords in response to the events of recent days, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, expressed sympathy with those affected, paid tribute to police and volunteers, and called for a renewed commitment to the building of strong communities.

11 August 2011

World church praying for England following the riots

World church praying for England following the riots

Messages of support have been sent to the Anglican mission agency USPG from our world church partners following this week’s riots in English cities.

11 August 2011

Churches respond to civil disturbances with prayers and action

Churches respond to civil disturbances with prayers and action

Churches in the north West Midlands are joining Christians across the UK in responding to the current outbreaks of civil disturbances with prayers and action.

10 August 2011

London riots: message from the Bishop of London

London riots: message from the Bishop of London

The Bishop of London has issued the following statement to clergy and churches across the capital.

10 August 2011