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Archbishop of York Rededicates Crypt

Archbishop of York Rededicates Crypt

A shelter for the homeless has been rededicated by the Archbishop of York after a £1.3m redevelopment.

14 April 2010

Communication from the Anglican Church of Egypt

Communication from the Anglican Church of Egypt

The Assyrian International News Agency (www.aina.org) has published an article about the demolishing of an Anglican Church in Luxor, Egypt by the Egyptian State Security. This news is not correct as we do not have a church in Luxor.

25 March 2010

The Anglican Old Catholic International Co-ordinating Council - Communique

The Anglican Old Catholic International Co-ordinating Council - Communique

The Anglican-Old Catholic International Co-ordinating Council (AOCICC) met in the International Study Centre, Canterbury, England, from 26 to 29 October 2009. The Council welcomed the Revd Carola von Wrangel from the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe as a new member.

04 November 2009

St. George's Anglican Church damaged in deadly bomb attack

St. George's Anglican Church damaged in deadly bomb attack

Two major suicide bomb attacks in Baghdad on Sunday, Oct 25, caused serious damage to St. George's Anglican Church and left at least 150 dead and more than 600 injured on the streets outside

28 October 2009

The Archbishop of York attends the Porvoo Communion in Finland

The Archbishop of York attends the Porvoo Communion in Finland

Climate change, diaspora congregations and the understanding of communion amidst the current economic crisis were among the topics discussed as the primates and presiding bishops in the met in Porvoo, Finland on October 12th– 13th 2009.

 

15 October 2009

Archbishop of York Speaks Out On Hope Not Hate Campaign

Archbishop of York Speaks Out On Hope Not Hate Campaign

The Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu called for people to unite behind the Hope Not Hate anti-racism campaign.

 

08 October 2009

Kicking off a team effort to grow churches

Kicking off a team effort to grow churches

Two church growth consultants are encouraging churches across the country to set up 'Welcome Teams' as part of a drive to make Church more 'sticky' for those who drop in to special events or feel the urge to try out a Sunday morning service

31 July 2009

Swine Flu: Archbishops' advice on sharing of Communion

Swine Flu: Archbishops' advice on sharing of Communion

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have written to Bishops in the Church of England recommending the suspension of the sharing of the chalice at communion. 

24 July 2009

Visit of Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd at the Anglican Centre of Rome

In Italy for a round of engagements including addressing the G8 Meeting, Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, seized the opportunity to visit the Anglican Centre in Rome. The Centre exists to promote understanding and unity within the Christian household, particularly between the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches, two of the world’s most global and far-reaching bodies, and to encourage cooperation between all peoples.

10 July 2009

Turn Then and Live: Liturgical Resources for "Creation Time"

Turn Then and Live: Liturgical Resources for "Creation Time"

Each year the European Christian Environmental Network (ECEN) publishes an anthology of liturgical material for Creation Time. This year’s liturgical material is entitled: ”Turn, then, and live”, based on Ezekiel 18:32.

09 July 2009