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Church of England questions Government's redefinition of child poverty

Church of England questions Government's redefinition of child poverty

The Church of England has questioned the Government’s proposals to redefine the way child poverty is measured in the UK

21 February 2013

Church Holds Public Consultation For Next Bishop

Church Holds Public Consultation For Next Bishop

A public consultation meeting was held (Saturday 16th) by the Diocese of Durham to help inform the process of selecting the next Bishop of Durham following the departure earlier this month of the then Right Revd Justin Welby, Bishop of Durham to take up position as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury.

20 February 2013

Work begins to support Whitby Churchyard cliff

Work begins to support Whitby Churchyard cliff

On Wednesday 20th February, work will begin to further secure the East Cliff in the churchyard of St Mary’s Church, Whitby, and to try to prevent further landslips.

20 February 2013

Anglican exploration of Christian attitudes to the Holy Land available online

Anglican exploration of Christian attitudes to the Holy Land available online

A document to help Anglicans around the world to engage more deeply with and become more informed about the issues surrounding the situation in the Holy Land, is online and will soon be available to buy as a book. 

18 February 2013

Archbishop of Canterbury's new Director of Reconciliation

Archbishop of Canterbury's new Director of Reconciliation

he Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is delighted to announce the appointment of Canon David Porter as Director for Reconciliation at Lambeth Palace.

18 February 2013

Archbishop of York says: "Stop Moaning, Start Doing"

Archbishop of York says: "Stop Moaning, Start Doing"

The Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu today launched his new book "John Sentamu's Faith Stories" at Bishopthorpe Palace.

15 February 2013

England: Church delight as end to 'Misery Making' scrap metal trade becomes law

England: Church delight as end to 'Misery Making' scrap metal trade becomes law

The Church of England has today warmly welcomed the passing of the Scrap Metal Dealers Bill, which cleared its final legislative hurdle in the House of Lords on February 12 and now goes forward for Royal Assent. 

13 February 2013

Bishops take up Lent talk challenge

Bishops take up Lent talk challenge

Three Welsh bishops are taking up a tough Lent challenge which will see them give 40 talks over five weeks at eight different venues.

13 February 2013

Wales: Bishop's Lent Appeal to help three charities

Wales: Bishop's Lent Appeal to help three charities

Children scarred from burns, people with drug  or alcohol addictions and repressed communities in Zimbabwe will benefit from a six week appeal launched by a bishop this week to mark Lent, which starts today.

13 February 2013

Anglican-Catholic relations rest, in part, on Pope's successor

Anglican-Catholic relations rest, in part, on Pope's successor

The future of Anglican-Roman Catholic relations is, in part, down to who will succeed Pope Benedict, according to the Archbishop of Canterbury’s representative to the Holy See.

11 February 2013