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General Convention for the Empowerment of Women Within the Diocese of Jerusalem

General Convention for the Empowerment of Women Within the Diocese of Jerusalem

Under the auspices of the Rt. Rev. Suheil Dawani, Bishop Coadjutor, and his wife Shafiqa Dawani, a further meeting discussing the empowerment of women within the Diocese of Jerusalem was held on January the 19th. 150 women from all over the Diocese participated in this major event.

07 February 2007

February General Synod agenda published

February General Synod agenda published

Key debates on Trident, criminal justice, schools, the media, issues in human sexuality, clergy pensions, clergy terms of service, marriage law and other legislative proposals on Synod agenda

 

07 February 2007

Archbishop of York calls for Global fight against debt, child poverty and racism

Archbishop of York calls for Global fight against debt, child poverty and racism

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, called for a renewed effort by the Government to combat child poverty, third world debt and racism.

01 February 2007

Article from The Times - Christians suffer for Iraq, says Archbishop Williams

Article from The Times - Christians suffer for Iraq, says Archbishop Williams

Christians in the Middle East are being put at unprecedented risk by the Government’s ‘shortsighted’ and ‘ignorant’ policy in Iraq, The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, says today.

23 December 2006

The Rt Revd Riah Abu El-Assal's Christmas message

The Rt Revd Riah Abu El-Assal's Christmas message

On July 2nd 1964, returning from India, I was welcomed by the Church Council to serve in the Land of the Holy One. Ever since, both as priest, and Bishop for more than 10 years, never have I forgotten Luke's words written on the wall of Christ Church - Nazareth, where I served for 28 years.

23 December 2006

Extracts from transcript of Today programme

Extracts from transcript of Today programme

Interview with the Archbishop of Canterbury and Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor in Jerusalem.

23 December 2006

Church Leaders Pledge Support for Christians in Bethlehem

A special pilgrimage of religious leaders for these last days of Advent to Bethlehem has been welcomed by local Christians as a 'sign of hope' in the midst of a devastating situation.

22 December 2006

Archbishop Robin Eames Christmas Message 2006

Archbishop Robin Eames Christmas Message 2006

When those who came first to the Stable at Bethlehem saw with their own eyes the miracle of Christ's birth they believed - but then they moved on.

21 December 2006

Statement from the Bishops of The Church of Ireland

Statement from the Bishops of The Church of Ireland

We wish to express grave concern at aspects of the process by which legislation, including highly controversial legislation in the social and educational field, is brought into law in Northern Ireland.

21 December 2006

Rewiring parish churches for mission - rediscovering old ideas for the New Year

Rewiring parish churches for mission - rediscovering old ideas for the New Year

A book published today poses a range of questions to help parish churches as they pledge a 'mission shaped New Year's resolution' to transform their church and community in 2007. 

14 December 2006