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York Minster hosts Synod Eucharist; General Synod includes a question time

York Minster hosts Synod Eucharist; General Synod includes a question time

The Church of England Synod Eucharist took place in the splendour of York Minster today with the Archbishop of York, the Most Revd David Hope, presiding and the Archbishop of Canterbury preaching.

13 July 2003

Synod challenged to dialogue by activist disruption

The second day of the Church of England General Synod was subject to an unexpected interruption when gay and human rights campaigner, Peter Tatchell, gate-crashed the floor and led a protest against "homophobic apartheid".

12 July 2003

SPCK opens Westminster centre for lifelong learning

SPCK President, Archbishop Rowan Williams, leads blessing and dedication of new life-long learning centre and bookshop in the heart of Westminster.

08 July 2003

Canon Jeffrey John withdraws his acceptance of the appointment to the See of Reading

Canon Jeffrey John withdraws his acceptance of the appointment to the See of Reading

Canon Jeffrey John has today announced that he intends to seek the permission of the Crown to withdraw his acceptance of the nomination to the suffragan See of Reading in the Diocese of Oxford.

06 July 2003

Archbishop of Canterbury affirms support for Anglican women bishops

Archbishop of Canterbury affirms support for Anglican women bishops

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, has reaffirmed his personal support for the consecration of women as bishops in the Church of England, but said the final decision rested with the church as a whole.

05 July 2003

Lord and Lady Carey to continue poverty work as Vice Presidents of Tearfund

Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey of Clifton, and his wife, Lady Carey, are to continue their work promoting Christian action with the world's poor by accepting the posts of Vice Presidents of Christian relief and development agency Tearfund.

25 June 2003

Tearfund appeals for funds as food crisis grips Ethiopia

Tearfund appeals for funds as food crisis grips Ethiopia

Christian relief and development agency Tearfund is launching an emergency appeal for funds as many thousands of Ethiopians face starvation while waiting for crops that will not mature for several months.

14 June 2003

Statement from the executive committees of Affirming Catholicism and the Society of Catholic Priests

Statement from the executive committees of Affirming Catholicism and the Society of Catholic Priests

Dr Jeffrey John is a fine priest, pastor and teacher, who is wholly committed to the ministry and mission of the Church. Father John has been associated with Affirming Catholicism since 1990, as a founder member and trustee.

11 June 2003

Bishop speaks out against Euthanasia Bill

Bishop speaks out against Euthanasia Bill

A strong plea against the 'Euthanasia Bill' in England was made by the Bishop of St Albans, the Rt Revd Christopher Herbert.

10 June 2003

Bishop of Oxford defends nomination of Canon Jeffrey John as Bishop of Reading

Bishop of Oxford defends nomination of Canon Jeffrey John as Bishop of Reading

the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Richard Harries, described the process leading to the nomination of Canon Jeffrey John as the next Bishop of Reading, and explained his decision as an issue of principle.

09 June 2003