New economic and social affairs adviser for Church of England
Tom Sefton has joined the Church of England’s Mission and Public Affairs (MPA) Division as part of the team of specialists dealing with the wide range of issues which arise in the Church’s engagement...
View ArticleNew Bishop of Whitby
The Reverend Philip North, Team Rector of the Parish of Old St Pancras, London, has been appointed by the Queen as the Suffragan Bishop of Whitby, in succession to the Right Reverend Dr Martin Warner....
View ArticleChurch Metal thefts down as roof alarm numbers grow
A dramatic fall in the number of insurance claims for the theft of lead and other valuable metals from Anglican churches has been reported by leading church insurer Ecclesiastical. The drop in thefts...
View ArticleArchitects' conference at Lambeth Palace to encourage creative new work in...
A one-day conference at Lambeth Palace is aimed at inspiring architects, surveyors and diocesan and cathedral officers to achieve the highest creative standards for new work in church buildings. [More]
View ArticleWomen Bishops: Enough Waiting - Rebecca Swinson's message to General Synod
In a video message for the Archbishop’s campaign to support the current legislation for women bishops, Rebecca Swinson - the youngest-ever member of Archbishops’ Council – outlines why she wants to...
View ArticleWomen Bishops: Enough Waiting - Bishop of Willesden's Message to General Synod
In a video message about the legislation for women bishops, the Bishop of Willesden, the Rt Revd Pete Broadbent, urges those thinking of voting against the legislation to think again as ‘there is now...
View ArticleArchbishop of York Launches Living Wage Rate for UK
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu together with Julia Unwin CBE Chief Executive of Joseph Rowntree Foundation /Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust today launched the UK Living Wage. [More]
View ArticleLight a candle and say a prayer this Sunday for road traffic victims
A north London priest who was called to a fatal accident outside her church is urging people to light a candle and say a prayer this Sunday (18 November), the World Day of Remembrance for road traffic...
View ArticleArchbishop of York to Present Desmond Tutu With An Honorary Degree
Hundreds of York St John University students will be celebrating their graduation alongside some inspirational honorary graduates in York Minster between 14 and 16 November 2012. [More]
View ArticleCelebrating Readers in the Diocese of York
From the Diocese of York The role of Readers in the Church of England was celebrated at a special service in York Minster on Saturday 17th November. The Archbishop of York licensed four people as new...
View ArticleAssisted dying proposals rejected as too damaging
A change in the law on assisted dying would ‘permit people actively to participate in bringing about the deaths of other individuals, something that, apart from cases of self defence, has not formed...
View ArticleHandmade By God - Overcoming Anorexia
Heidi Shirra from South Cave has published a book sharing her experiences of overcoming anorexia. Handmade By God, published by Gilead Books, is an account of Heidi’s battle with the eating disorder,...
View ArticleMission pioneers learn from spirit of business in Global Entrepreneurship Week
From CMS This week is Global Entrepreneurship Week and at Pickwell Manor in North Devon a group of students on the CMS Pioneer Mission Leadership Training Course will learn how to apply models of...
View ArticleTogether Middlesbrough
A major new initiative to help the poorest people in Middlesbrough is being launched by the Archbishop of York on Sunday 2nd December. [More]
View ArticleWork continues on implementing the Anglican Methodist Covenant
From the Church of England The Joint Implementation Commission (JIC) of the Anglican Methodist Covenant has voiced its disappointment that the General Synod has not found a way to move forward on the...
View ArticlePodcasts to reflect on the sounds of Advent
Inspirational Bible reflections join a festival of seasonal music in the Reflections for Advent series of 10-minute podcasts, available from the Church of England website and iTunes. [More]
View ArticleChurch of England responds to PM's same sex marriage statement
From the Church of EnglandResponding to the Prime Minister’s statement on same sex marriage today, the Church of England issued the following statement. [More]
View ArticleUK's largest Christmas ad vote unveiled
The UK’s largest Christmas ad has been unveiled. The ad, which is taller than the Great Wall of China (40 feet high) and the length of three buses (106 feet long), is part of the church backed...
View ArticleFather Philip North withdraws from Bishop of Whitby post
From the Diocese of London websiteFather Philip North, who earlier this year was appointed to be the new Bishop of Whitby in the Diocese of York, has announced he is withdrawing from the role. [More]
View ArticleChristmas cheer for cathedrals: Nearly a million pounds offered in cathedral...
– but additional backers needed This week will be one of the busiest of the year for Church of England cathedrals as they prepare to welcome more than 100,000 people to their Christmas services. And...
View Article
