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The start of the season of Lent in England

The start of the season of Lent in England

The 1100th anniversary celebrations of the Diocese of Exeter will begin with a 24 hour fast by the Bishop, the Rt Revd Michael Langrish

26 February 2009

Cut the carbon this Lent, says Church of England

Cut the carbon this Lent, says Church of England

Advice from a banking boss, the latest eco-technology in a country church, lifestyle pledges in the North East and a cut-carbon-not-chocolate challenge are just some of the ways the Church of England is putting a green stamp on Lent as part of its Shrinking the Footprint campaign.

25 February 2009

Archbishops' appeal for Zimbabwe

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams and The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, have launched a joint appeal to help counter the humanitarian crisis and deteriorating political situation in Zimbabwe. The Archbishops’ appeal for Zimbabwe highlights the support needed by churches, which are struggling to feed the hungry and heal the sick, and are suffering alongside their communities.

25 February 2009

Archbishop of York discusses implications of the financial crisis and the recession

Archbishop of York discusses implications of the financial crisis and the recession

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu today highlighted the significance of the world financial crisis and discussed the implications for ministry for those struggling with the practical consequences of the downturn in the economy

12 February 2009

Church highlights Darwin's 'forgotten' parish work

Church highlights Darwin's 'forgotten' parish work

A new page paying tribute to the ‘forgotten’ church work of Charles Darwin in his local parish of Downe, Kent, has been published on the Church of England’s website

11 February 2009

Archbishop of York dedicates memorial of Olaudah Equiano

Archbishop of York dedicates memorial of Olaudah Equiano

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu will dedicate the memorial of Olaudah Equiano in St Margaret’s Church at Westminster Abbey at 6.30 pm on Monday 9th February 2009

09 February 2009

USPG welcomes Primates Meeting Statement on Zimbabwe

USPG welcomes Primates Meeting Statement on Zimbabwe

Anglicans in World Mission today welcomed the statement from the Primates Meeting, as one recognising both the need of the peoples of Zimbabwe, and the place of the Anglican Church in alleviating those needs

04 February 2009

Statement from Chair of Church of England's Committee for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns

Statement from Chair of Church of England's Committee for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns

At a meeting last week, the Church of England’s Committee for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns discussed the impact of the election of the new American President

21 January 2009

Green light for Education Sunday 2009

Green light for Education Sunday 2009

Church youth groups and schools are being encouraged to test out their green credentials – from how they travel to school to their packed lunch habits – as part of this year’s eco-themed Education Sunday, taking place on Sunday 8th February

19 January 2009

Archbishop of York tells of Incomprehensible Suffering and Silence as he leads Lament for Gaza

Archbishop of York tells of Incomprehensible Suffering and Silence as he leads Lament for Gaza

The Archbishop of York has told of his profound sorrow and being reduced to silence in the face of suffering as a result of the situation in Gaza

16 January 2009