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Service of Thanksgiving to Celebrate 150 Years of The Mission to Seafarers

Service of Thanksgiving to Celebrate 150 Years of The Mission to Seafarers

On March the 28th 2006 a Thanksgiving Service took place in Westminster Abbey to mark the 150th anniversary of The Mission to Seafarers. Thanks was given to those who inspired its foundation in 1856 and those who have carried out its ministry over the last century and a half with their dedication and commitment

31 March 2006

Transcript of Archbishop's interview on climate change, BBC Radio 4

Transcript of Archbishop's interview on climate change, BBC Radio 4

'The debate over climate change has moved sharply over the years - it began with a relatively small group of scientists saying the world was getting dangerously hot, and the sceptics saying that there was nothing to worry about. 

30 March 2006

Strengthening youth and lay involvement in the Porvoo Communion

Strengthening youth and lay involvement in the Porvoo Communion

Lay involvement, involvement of youth and young people in our churches and issues in ordained ministry, especially on women bishops and diaconate were among the priorities set by the Porvoo Church Leaders' Meeting for the next years.

24 March 2006

The Anglican Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham

The Anglican Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham

The role and significance of Mary in public and private worship and in journeying on pilgrimage has a long and varied history - Professor Eamon Duffy, who is based at Cambridge University, said in a lecture in Preston.

24 March 2006

Cardiff to serve as hub of European Church Communication

Cardiff to serve as hub of European Church Communication

The Church in Wales welcomes representatives from all Porvoo Churches across Europe to Cardiff later this week (Thursday 16th - Tues 21st March). They will be gathering to discuss the challenges and processes of communicating the Gospel in the twenty-first century.

14 March 2006

Southern Cathedrals Festival 2006

Southern Cathedrals Festival 2006

Southern Cathedrals Festival (SCF) 2006, the popular annual five day festival of choral music which features the choirs of Chichester, Salisbury and Winchester Cathedrals, is hosted by Salisbury Cathedral from 19 - 23 July with David Halls as Festival Director for the first time.

14 March 2006

Statement from the Archbishop of York on Guantanamo Bay

Statement from the Archbishop of York on Guantanamo Bay

'This is not an anomaly. By 'declaring war on terror' President Bush is perversely applying the rules of engagement which apply in a war situation. But the prisoners are not being regularly visited by the Red Cross or Red Crescent, which is required by the Geneva Convention. 

24 February 2006

Church of England opens virtual door on its documentary heritage

Church of England opens virtual door on its documentary heritage

Information on the rich documentary heritage of the Church of England is now only a click away with the launch of a dedicated Libraries and Archives section on the Church of England's popular website.

23 February 2006

New Charity Commemorates 20th Century Christian Martyr

New Charity Commemorates 20th Century Christian Martyr

Ugandan Archbishop Janani Luwum was murdered on 17 February 1977 for standing up to dictator Idi Amin. The Archbishop Janani Luwum Trust will be launched in Westminster Abbey this Saturday, 18 February.

17 February 2006

Jerusalem bishop brings message following Palestinian elections

Jerusalem bishop brings message following Palestinian elections

In an interview with Episcopal News Service, the Rt. Rev. Riah Abu El-Assal, Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem, speaks about the relationship between the Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Jerusalem and responds to the January 25 Palestinian elections, when the Islamic militant group, Hamas, won a landslide victory.

13 February 2006