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Church structure mustn't stifle Gospel message - Archbishop of Wales

Church structure mustn't stifle Gospel message - Archbishop of Wales

The Church in Wales must be prepared to change if it is to serve God effectively, the Archbishop of Wales said today.

14 September 2012

Women Bishops: Draft Legislation

Women Bishops: Draft Legislation

The House of Bishops has today by an overwhelming majority settled the text of the legislation to enable women to become bishops in the Church of England. 

13 September 2012

Archbishop of York Says "Online Safety - Let's Put Children First"

Archbishop of York Says "Online Safety - Let's Put Children First"

The Archbishop of York has written today in the British newspaper The Daily Mail about the importance of protecting young people using the internet.

04 September 2012

Olympics bring legacy of goodwill, says Bishop of Chelmsford

Olympics bring legacy of goodwill, says Bishop of Chelmsford

The Bishop of Chelmsford the Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell has praised the vital legacy of the London Games saying in his own diocese – home to the Olympic Park and Village – and beyond, the Games are having an important impact on community life.

13 August 2012

London "street pastors" help Olympic visitors

London "street pastors" help Olympic visitors

As the 2012 London Olympic Games winds toward its conclusion on 12 August, so-called "street pastors" have been helping visitors make sense of an event spread over 13 venues in the British capital.

09 August 2012

Church of England disinvests from News Corporation

Church of England disinvests from News Corporation

The Church Commissioners and the Church of England Pensions Board have today announced the sale of their shares in News Corporation on the advice of the Church's Ethical Investment Advisory Group (EIAG). The total shareholding sold was worth £1.9 million.

07 August 2012

The Anglican Communion meets in London for the Olympics

Anglicans from around the world have been attending a series of church events across Stratford, in London where the Olympic Park is located.

06 August 2012

Anglican leader sets out challenge of collaboration for peace

Anglican leader sets out challenge of collaboration for peace

Co-operation may be a natural thing, but it isn't easy. It requires a real willingness to work together across different world views. That was the message of keynote speaker Dr Stephen Cherry, from the Anglican Diocese of Durham, as he helped launch the 2012 Festival of Spirituality and Peace in Edinburgh.

06 August 2012

Reduction in UK Feed-In Tariff has led to many abandoned solar projects

Reduction in UK Feed-In Tariff has led to many abandoned solar projects

There is little need for constant reminders of the need to conserve energy. Every citizen in every country needs to save energy and use it sparingly. Alternative sources of energy need to be developed and existing "clean" forms of energy need to be more widely utilised.

06 August 2012

Olympic medallist's hometown to receive first church heart machine

Olympic medallist's hometown to receive first church heart machine

The local church is at the heart of many communities across Wales, but St James' Church has taken ‘heart’ one step further.

02 August 2012