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Archbishop of Canterbury calls for secure future for Hospital Chaplaincy

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for secure future for Hospital Chaplaincy

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has given his strong support to the work of hospital chaplains and has stressed the need for a commitment to securing effective chaplaincy services across the National Health Service at a time of job cutbacks and financial restraint.

06 October 2006

Anglican Foundation launches 'The Awareness Course

Anglican Foundation launches 'The Awareness Course

The Awareness Course is expected to be the most revolutionary experience in Christian self-development since the Alpha Course.

21 September 2006

Bishop challenges supermarkets to lighten up Halloween

Bishop challenges supermarkets to lighten up Halloween

The Bishop of Bolton, the Rt Revd David Gillett, has today published a letter sent to Britain's supermarket bosses urging them to rethink the way that their stores promote Halloween.

18 September 2006

Archbishop's Prayer for Darfur

Archbishop's Prayer for Darfur

The Archbishop of Canterbury has joined other faith leaders in expressing renewed concern for Darfur and has published a prayer for Sunday 17th September, designated as an international Day of Prayer for the region.

16 September 2006

Back-a-Book to help Lambeth Palace Library turn over very old pages

Back-a-Book to help Lambeth Palace Library turn over very old pages

Lambeth Palace Library, the historic library of the Archbishops of Canterbury and the principal reference point for the history of the Church of England, has launched a project to help safeguard the future of thousands of priceless books - while offering a unique gift idea at the same time.

31 August 2006

Archbishop Ends Fast With Call For New Efforts For A Sustainable Peace in Middle East

Archbishop Ends Fast With Call For New Efforts For A Sustainable Peace in Middle East

The Archbishop of York has today ended his seven-day vigil for peace by calling for the international community to renew its efforts in working for a sustainable solution to conflict in the Middle East. 

21 August 2006

Archbishop Shorn and Anointed in preparation for prayer and fasting

Archbishop Shorn and Anointed in preparation for prayer and fasting

The Archbishop of York had his head shaved and anointed with oil during the Sunday morning act of worship at York Minster. The acts of preparation came as the Most Revd Dr John Sentamu began a seven day fast and prayer vigil for the Middle East. 

15 August 2006

Trace your family fortunes with Church of England's latest web development

Trace your family fortunes with Church of England's latest web development

The Church of England has today launched a new area on its website to assist the thousands of people currently trying to trace the branches of their family tree.

09 August 2006

Bishop of London on the environment Speaking on the R4 Today Programme

Bishop of London on the environment Speaking on the R4 Today Programme

The Bishop of London, Rt Revd Richard Chartres, featured on the BBC Radio 4 Today Programme, on Monday morning spoke about the environment and the Church of England's 'Shrinking the Footprint' campaign.

26 July 2006

Anglican women in Africa: 'the priority is for life

Anglican women in Africa: 'the priority is for life

The impact of Christian women on African society was the focus of Dr. Esther Mombo's closing lecture, titled 'We see them and hear them...but has it made a difference?' at a conference on women's ordination hosted by the University of Manchester's Lincoln Theological Institute July 12-14.

21 July 2006