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Archbishop of York calls for donations to fund the flood hit farmers

Archbishop of York calls for donations to fund the flood hit farmers

The Rt. Hon. and Most Revd. Dr. John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, today joined HRH the Prince of Wales in supporting an appeal fund for farmers hit by recent floods.

13 July 2007

Church says IVF children need fathers

Church says IVF children need fathers

The Mission and Public Affairs Council of the Church of England has given cautious acceptance to the proposal to produce cytoplasmic hybrid embryos for research into the alleviation of serious diseases. 

26 June 2007

Canterbury and Bec in new Ecumenical partnership

Canterbury and Bec in new Ecumenical partnership

Ecumenical links between Canterbury Cathedral and the monastic houses at Bec in Normandy have been strengthened when the Chapter of Canterbury travelled recently to Bec for the signing of an Agreement to strengthen mutual understanding and deepen spiritual relationships.

20 June 2007

No-one can pass the buck on climate change

No-one can pass the buck on climate change

The UK must face the challenge of climate change with passion and creativity, not gloomy martyrdom, the Church of England has warned an official consultation.

20 June 2007

Farming Concerns

Farming Concerns

The Bishop of Ramsbury, Stephen Conway, will spend today (5th June) meeting local farmers to hear about the reality of agricultural life in his area of the Diocese of the Salisbury.

05 June 2007

Back to Church Sunday takes off across the country - 1700 churches sign up

Back to Church Sunday takes off across the country - 1700 churches sign up

More than 17,000 people are expected to return to church in September as Back to Church Sunday expands to take in 1700 churches across England. 

05 June 2007

Archbishop of Canterbury on the Today Programme: child protection

Archbishop of Canterbury on the Today Programme: child protection

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, was interviewed on BBC R4's Today Programme about how the Church of England has responded to recent high-profile cases of abuse, and the Church's plans for new guidance for dioceses on reviewing ‘historic’ cases.

30 May 2007

Church Army evangelists challenge church to re-think the way it engages with young

Church Army evangelists challenge church to re-think the way it engages with young

Church Army evangelists David and Alison Booker have edited an important new book launched this week by the Church of England. 

17 May 2007

Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to the Prime Minister

Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to the Prime Minister

Responding to the Prime Minister's announcement that he will stand down from 27th June, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, made the following statement from Sri Lanka

15 May 2007

How many lightbulbs does it take to change a Christian?

How many lightbulbs does it take to change a Christian?

New guide gives green tips for individuals, their communities and their churches

25 April 2007