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Korea Church, Peterborough Diocese sign "declaration of intent" to explore links

Korea Church, Peterborough Diocese sign "declaration of intent" to explore links

About 1000 people packed into Peterborough Cathedral today (29 June) for the annual St Peter’s Day celebration service, at which the new Suffragan Bishop of Brixworth was installed and a declaration of intent between the Peterborough and Seoul dioceses was signed.

13 July 2011

Archbishop of York's charity celebrates its anniversary

Archbishop of York's charity celebrates its anniversary

The Archbishop of York’s online charity www.Acts435.org.uk  today (Tuesday 12 July 2011) celebrates the anniversary of its national launch.

13 July 2011

Archbishop of Canterbury launches appeal for Christians in the Holy Land

Archbishop of Canterbury launches appeal for Christians in the Holy Land

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, today launched an Appeal at General Synod's July 2011 Group of Sessions, for funds to help sustain Christian communities in the Holy Land. 

12 July 2011

Church of England: New policy and guidance 'Responding well to those who have been sexually abused

Church of England: New policy and guidance 'Responding well to those who have been sexually abused

New policy and good practice for churches to respond well to those who have been sexually abused has been published today by the Church of England.

11 July 2011

Archbishop of Burundi tells UK: "Don't make us an aid orphan"

Archbishop of Burundi tells UK: "Don't make us an aid orphan"

The Archbishop of Burundi today (Tuesday) gave a passionate appeal to the UK government to restore its bilateral funding to Burundi – one of the poorest and most fragile countries in the world.

05 July 2011

Civil partnerships and same-sex relationships - a statement by the House of Bishops of the Church of England

Civil partnerships and same-sex relationships - a statement by the House of Bishops of the Church of England

The House of Bishops today issued a statement about the continuing debate within the Church of England about same-sex relationships.

01 July 2011

C of E ethical investment policy on alcohol to bear down on irresponsible drinks retailers

C of E ethical investment policy on alcohol to bear down on irresponsible drinks retailers

A new ethical investment policy on alcohol has been adopted by the Church of England investing bodies following advice from the Church’s Ethical Investment Advisory Group (EIAG).

29 June 2011

"Show your support for our Armed Forces": Archbishop of York

"Show your support for our Armed Forces": Archbishop of York

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu has encouraged people to show their support for the men and women who serve in the Armed Forces. Armed Forces Day takes place on Saturday 25 June 2011.

24 June 2011

400m gold medallist reads Olympic prayer 400 days ahead of 2012 Games

400m gold medallist reads Olympic prayer 400 days ahead of 2012 Games

With just 400 days to go before the start of the London Olympics, the Church of England has released a prayer for those preparing for the 2012 Games.

23 June 2011

Overseas aid spend is "woefully short", says Archbishop of York

Overseas aid spend is "woefully short", says Archbishop of York

The Archbishop of York has said the UK's spending on overseas aid is "still woefully short of what is needed".

21 June 2011