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Archbishop of York Calls for Urgent Action on Funding of Care for Older People

Archbishop of York Calls for Urgent Action on Funding of Care for Older People

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu has today called for urgent and lasting reform of the way care is funded for older people in England, stating that the system is no longer fit for purpose.

13 December 2011

Eco Church South West defies government subsidy cuts

Eco Church South West defies government subsidy cuts

A major new project to help churches, schools and vicarages cut their carbon footprint is being launched today (Monday 12 December) in the South West.

13 December 2011

England: House of Lords speeches: Christians in the Middle East

England: House of Lords speeches: Christians in the Middle East

The Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, initiated a debate in the House of Lords on Friday ( 9 December) on the situation of Christians in the Middle East.

12 December 2011

Archbishop of Canterbury's response to Guardian/LSE 'Reading the Riots' study

Archbishop of Canterbury's response to Guardian/LSE 'Reading the Riots' study

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, wrote this article for the Guardian newspaper,

06 December 2011

Anglican Church helps last seven Jews in Baghdad

Anglican Church helps last seven Jews in Baghdad

The last Jews of Baghdad: Just SEVEN remain - And they fear for their lives after being named by WikiLeaks

30 November 2011

Hundreds expected for Dean's funeral service

Hundreds expected for Dean's funeral service

Hundreds of people are expected to gather at Newport Cathedral tomorrow (Wed) to pay their last respects to one of the most senior clergymen in Wales.

29 November 2011

Tens of thousands respond to invitations to Back to Church Sunday

Tens of thousands respond to invitations to Back to Church Sunday

Congregations increased by nearly a quarter at more than 4,200 churches on Back to Church Sunday on 25th September 2011 – an average of 19 extra people per church. 

25 November 2011

England: Church growth in deprived areas - £100,000 research and development grants

England: Church growth in deprived areas - £100,000 research and development grants

The Archbishops' Council and Church Commissioners have distributed £1million as part of a nationwide move to help develop successful church growth projects in deprived areas.

24 November 2011

I'm getting along to a Christmas service says Jo Brand

I'm getting along to a Christmas service says Jo Brand

I’m getting along to a Christmas service says Jo Brand – as new website helps millions find nearest seasonal service

24 November 2011

Archbishop praises inter-faith work in Wales

Archbishop praises inter-faith work in Wales

The Archbishop of Wales will praise the “open and honest” relationship that exists in Wales between Christians and Muslims in a lecture tomorrow (Tuesday Nov 22) to celebrate National Interfaith week. 

23 November 2011