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Bishop walks for water

Bishop walks for water

The Bishop of Exeter, the Right Reverend Michael Langrish, is to join fellow parliamentarians to walk for World Water Day on Tuesday 22nd March.

22 March 2011

No gentle death: memorial service for murdered Christian Pakistan politician

No gentle death: memorial service for murdered Christian Pakistan politician

A memorial service was held in St Margaret's Church, Westminster, London for Shahbaz Batti the murdered Pakistan Minister of Minorities.

18 March 2011

New Confirmation resources inspired by the power of the big screen

New Confirmation resources inspired by the power of the big screen

Two new resources from Church House Publishing are reaffirming the Church's commitment to Confirmation - the point where those who have been baptised make a firm commitment to Christian discipleship.

07 March 2011

Archbishop of York quizzes British Government on BBC World Service budget cuts

Archbishop of York quizzes British Government on BBC World Service budget cuts

The Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, asked a written question in the House of Lords about the cuts to the BBC World Service, to which the Minister replied on 2 March.

07 March 2011

Archbishops of Canterbury and York strongly condemn murder of Pakistan Minorities Minister

Archbishops of Canterbury and York strongly condemn murder of Pakistan Minorities Minister

The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York have made a statement condemning the murder of Shahbaz Bhatti, Minorities Minister in Pakistan.

02 March 2011

"Fairtrade is not about charity, it is about justice" says Archbishop

"Fairtrade is not about charity, it is about justice" says Archbishop

'Fairtrade Fortnight' runs from 28th February-13th March and the Archbishop of York is calling for people to support it by organising events and buying Fairtrade produce.

28 February 2011

Archbishops of Canterbury and York make joint visit to the City of Manchester

Archbishops of Canterbury and York make joint visit to the City of Manchester

Manchester is to have a joint mission visit from both the Archbishop of York and the Archbishop of Canterbury between 28th Feb and 3rd March, 2011.

28 February 2011

USPG: Anglicans in World Mission appoints a new General Secretary/Chief Executive

USPG: Anglicans in World Mission appoints a new General Secretary/Chief Executive

USPG has announced that Janette O’Neill will take over as General Secretary/Chief Executive from 1st May of this year, when the current General Secretary, Bishop Michael Doe retires.

23 February 2011

Anglican microfinance initiative "keeping Sudanese husbands faithful"

Anglican microfinance initiative "keeping Sudanese husbands faithful"

A group of women in southern Sudan who have set up their own Body Shop-style business producing and selling women’s cosmetics are suggesting that the fragrances can keep men faithful.

17 February 2011

Ethical Investment Advisory Group seeks new Chair

Ethical Investment Advisory Group seeks new Chair

The Church of England’s Ethical Investment Advisory Group (EIAG) is seeking a new Chair. The Chair of the EIAG is one of the biggest roles in ethical investment in the UK. 

16 February 2011