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Prayers for the 10th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales

Prayers for the 10th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales

The Church of England has published two prayers on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. The prayers, written by the Archbishop of Canterbury, will be used at the memorial service at the Guards Chapel on August 31st. They will also be available for use in churches around the country.

20 August 2007

Bishop to move to Cyprus and the Gulf

Bishop to move to Cyprus and the Gulf

The Rt Revd Michael Lewis, Bishop of Middleton, has been appointed Bishop of Cyprus and the Gulf. He will take up his duties in mid-November and will be based in Cyprus.

15 August 2007

Pedal power supports Canterbury Cathedral

Pedal power supports Canterbury Cathedral

27 intrepid cyclists left Canterbury Cathedral early on the 10th August to pedal 2,000 km to Rome

15 August 2007

Archbishop of York urges MPs to 'Do Nothing To Change Their Lives' this Summer

Archbishop of York urges MPs to 'Do Nothing To Change Their Lives' this Summer

Dr John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, is to send every MP in the country some summer reading: The 100-Minute Bible and a guide to slowing down.

15 August 2007

Bishop of London to Lead Major Ecumenical Gathering

Bishop of London to Lead Major Ecumenical Gathering

The historic city of Sibiu will host some 2000 delegates from churches across Europe to share their vision and hopes for renewal and unity in Europe.

08 August 2007

Archbishop of Kaduna installed as a Six Preacher in Canterbury Cathedral

The Most Revd Josiah Idowu-Fearon, the Anglican Archbishop of the Province of Kaduna and Bishop of Kaduna diocese, was installed as a Six Preacher yesterday during Evensong by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Rowan Williams, and the Very Revd Robert Willis, the Dean of Canterbury. 

27 July 2007

Church responds to flooding

Church responds to flooding

The Church in Oxfordshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire tells of open churches and warm welcomes for flood victims.

 

25 July 2007

Church of England Synod: Anglican Communion Covenant Process

Members of the Church of England General Synod have carried a motion to 'engage positively' with the Anglican Communion Covenant process. The motion was 'clearly carried', according to Archdeacon Clive Mansell, who estimated that the vote in favour of the motion was as high as two to one.

13 July 2007

Ecumenical Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrate 40 years

Ecumenical Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrate 40 years

On 5th.July The Ecumenical Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrated its fortieth anniversary at a reception at Lambeth Palace. Bishop Christopher Hill welcomed the Society on behalf of the Archbishop of Canterbury, who is on sabbatical. 

13 July 2007

Be all weather evangelists who loiter with intent, Archbishop of York tells new Church Army evangeli

Be all weather evangelists who loiter with intent, Archbishop of York tells new Church Army evangeli

On 12th July a packed Sheffield Cathedral saw seven women and three men admitted to the Office of Evangelist by the Most Rev Rt Hon John Sentamu the Archbishop of York.

13 July 2007