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Faith Groups Join Together Against Euthanasia

Faith Groups Join Together Against Euthanasia

In an unprecedented move, nine leading figures from the six major faith groups in the UK have joined forces to give a serious warning about any proposed change in the law to allow assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia.

07 October 2005

Confirmation of Election of Dr John Sentamu as Archbishop of York

Confirmation of Election of Dr John Sentamu as Archbishop of York

In an ancient formal legal ceremony accompanied by hymns, soloist, drums, brass and an address from Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, the Most Revd John Sentamu was confirmed as Archbishop of York in St Mary Le Bow Church, London on October 5th

06 October 2005

Bishop criticises BMJ approach to assisted dying debate

Bishop criticises BMJ approach to assisted dying debate

The Rt Revd Christopher Herbert, Bishop of St Albans, has criticised the British Medical Journal for publishing five articles (including an editorial) effectively in favour of euthanasia but only one article against it.

30 September 2005

Church of England - Caterpillar: No current grounds for disinvestment

Church of England - Caterpillar: No current grounds for disinvestment

A robust and rigorous review of the Church of England's shareholding in Caterpillar Inc - the US-based manufacturer of construction and mining equipment - has resulted in a decision by the Church's Ethical Investment Advisory Group (EIAG) not to recommend disinvestment at this time.

20 September 2005

York Diocese and Minster Support Katrina Victims

York Diocese and Minster Support Katrina Victims

Helping the Churches of Mississippi help the victims of Hurricane Katrina York Minster is linking up with St Andrew's Cathedral, Jackson, Mississippi, to channel donations from northern England to church relief efforts in the devastated Gulf Coast of America.

15 September 2005

Bishop says church plays important role in modern life

Bishop says church plays important role in modern life

The Bishop of Leicester, the Rt Revd Tim Stevens, is to appear in Channel Five's 'Don't Get me Started,' on Tuesday evening (September 13th).

09 September 2005

The Anglican Franciscan Third Order meeting - Canterbury

The Anglican Franciscan Third Order meeting - Canterbury

The Anglican Franciscan Third Order meeting at the Franciscan International Study Centre in Canterbury, UK, grew by over a hundred members overnight

06 September 2005

Walsingham - A Spiritual Place for Everyone

Walsingham - A Spiritual Place for Everyone

Father Philip North, Administrator of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, outlines plans to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the current Holy House in a new edition of the Walsingham Review published today.

19 August 2005

Training for Christian ministry - delivered in sign language

Training for Christian ministry - delivered in sign language

Deaf people wanting to train for Christian ministry can now join a new course being taught in sign language.

04 August 2005

Church welcomes Government support for existing controls

Church welcomes Government support for existing controls

The Church of England and the Churches Main Committee have welcomed the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's support for 'ecclesiastical exemption' from listed building control. 

28 July 2005