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Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem's visa revoked

Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem's visa revoked

Israel’s Interior Ministry has revoked the permit for the Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem, The Rt Revd Suheil Dawani, to live in Jerusalem, and has refused requests to reinstate it, in spite of protests by Anglican authorities in the West specifically the United States.

26 February 2011

USPG: Anglicans in World Mission appoints a new General Secretary/Chief Executive

USPG: Anglicans in World Mission appoints a new General Secretary/Chief Executive

USPG has announced that Janette O’Neill will take over as General Secretary/Chief Executive from 1st May of this year, when the current General Secretary, Bishop Michael Doe retires.

23 February 2011

Cyprus and the Gulf Synod agree women's ordination

Cyprus and the Gulf Synod agree women's ordination

The Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf will now be able to ordain women as priests and appoint them to single charge chaplaincies. The announcement was made at the annual Synod of the Diocese last week, and was warmly welcomed by members.

17 February 2011

Anglican microfinance initiative "keeping Sudanese husbands faithful"

Anglican microfinance initiative "keeping Sudanese husbands faithful"

A group of women in southern Sudan who have set up their own Body Shop-style business producing and selling women’s cosmetics are suggesting that the fragrances can keep men faithful.

17 February 2011

Church and Health Trust group produce resource for talking sex with teens

Church and Health Trust group produce resource for talking sex with teens

New resource developed to ease the difficulties in talking to teenagers about relationships and sex.

17 February 2011

Members of the Primates' Standing Committee announced

Members of the Primates' Standing Committee announced

Five members have been elected to the Primates Standing Committee by the Primates at the recent Primates' Meeting in Dublin, Ireland. All have now confirmed they are willing to serve.

16 February 2011

Ethical Investment Advisory Group seeks new Chair

Ethical Investment Advisory Group seeks new Chair

The Church of England’s Ethical Investment Advisory Group (EIAG) is seeking a new Chair. The Chair of the EIAG is one of the biggest roles in ethical investment in the UK. 

16 February 2011

Archbishop Raises Concerns Over BBC World Service Cuts

Archbishop Raises Concerns Over BBC World Service Cuts

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, today raised concerns about the effect of cuts to the BBC World Service in a question to Government Ministers in the House of Lords.

16 February 2011

A letter from the Bishop of Egypt

A letter from the Bishop of Egypt

First, I would like to thank you so much for your prayers, phone calls, and messages from around the world that you have sent in the last few days. I want you to know that these meant a lot to me personally and to your brothers and sisters in the church here.

02 February 2011

Exploring God's Mercy' - the Church's most digital Lent course

Exploring God's Mercy' - the Church's most digital Lent course

Household music and DVD collections could be a good starting point for studying the Bible this Lent, teaches a new five-week course called Exploring God's Mercy, compiled by the Bishop of Sheffield, Dr Steven Croft. 

29 January 2011