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Church of England investing bodies welcome Shell response on climate change

The Church of England’s national investing bodies have welcomed the decision by the Royal Dutch Shell Plc Board to recommend a vote in favour of a special resolution on climate change

02 February 2015

Hidden treasure celebrates 900th birthday

One of Wales’ hidden gems – Ewenny Priory Church – is celebrating its 900th birthday this year with a series of events

29 January 2015

'No zero-sum solution' to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

In seeking a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, people of faith need to be effective partners committed to hearing multiple narratives, say members of a broad U.S. interfaith delegation, led by Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori

28 January 2015

Archbishop of Wales calls for Syrian refugee help

The Archbishop of Wales and other faith leaders are calling on the Prime Minister to increase urgently the number of Syrian refugees resettled in the UK in response to ‘one of the worst humanitarian catastrophes of our time’.

28 January 2015

Rowan Williams Challenges Faith Community To Respond To Climate Challenge

Christian Aid Chair Dr Rowan Williams marked Bristol becoming the 2015 European Green Capital with a stark warning about the spiritual imperative to show responsibility to others and the planet.

28 January 2015

The Anglican Communion’s Bible initiative report available for e-reader, tablet

“We hope that these electronic versions will enable easy access at a very low cost.” - Stephen Lyon

26 January 2015

Rt Revd Libby Lane consecrated at York Minster

The Rt Revd Libby Lane has been consecrated as the first female bishop in the Church of England in a packed service at York Minster today

26 January 2015

The Consecration of Kenneth Kearon as Bishop of Limerick and Killaloe

'Friends and colleagues from across the Anglican Communion travelled to mark the event

26 January 2015

Wales: Churches get on the road to tackle housing crisis

Churches and chapels will be focusing on how they can help solve the housing crisis in Wales at a roadshow next week.

23 January 2015

Wales appoints first Director of Ministry and Discipleship

Canon Richard Lowndes has been appointed to the new Diocesan post of Director of Ministry and Discipleship.

23 January 2015