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The Archbishop of Canterbury's Enthronement Sermon

The Archbishop of Canterbury's Enthronement Sermon

It's sometimes been said that if someone came up to you in the street and whispered, 'They've found out! Run!', nine out of ten of us would. 

27 February 2003

Enthronement of Rowan Williams as the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury

Enthronement of Rowan Williams as the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury

In a ceremony that included everything from robust Welsh hymns to colourful dance, thunderous applause and pageantry, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Rowan Douglas Williams, was enthroned today following ancient custom in Canterbury Cathedral, the Mother Church of the Anglican Communion.

27 February 2003

Enthronement update

Enthronement update

On 27 February 2003, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Rowan Williams, will be enthroned in the historic Mother Church of the Anglican Communion, Canterbury Cathedral. The Primates of the Anglican Communion will be led in procession by the Secretary General of the Anglican Consultative Council, the Revd Canon John L. Peterson.

25 February 2003

Communique from Caribbean Phase of Anglican-Baptist International Conversations (ABIC)

Communique from Caribbean Phase of Anglican-Baptist International Conversations (ABIC)

A Caribbean phase of international conversations between Anglicans and Baptists was held in Nassau from 26-28 January 2003.

06 February 2003

Old Catholic Bishop celebrates first communion in Church of England

Old Catholic Bishop celebrates first communion in Church of England

The Old Catholic Bishop of Switzerland, the Rt Revd Fritz-René Muller, last weekend celebrated an Anglican Communion service, in English, at a Church of England altar. He also addressed the Anglican Swiss Archdeaconry Synod. It was the first time this had happened in Switzerland, although con-celebrations have been held in other countries.

31 January 2003

Concerning the Enthronement of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Concerning the Enthronement of the Archbishop of Canterbury

It has been brought to our attention by the BBC religion staff members that if local television broadcasters around the Communion (especially non-Commonwealth countries) are interested in airing the enthronement service, or obtaining news clips, that there is an office to deal with such requests.

24 January 2003

Anglicans set day of prayer for Archbishop of Canterbury

Anglicans set day of prayer for Archbishop of Canterbury

The official Anglican Cycle of Prayer has designated Sunday 26 January 2003 as a day of prayer for the Archbishop of Canterbury. 

22 January 2003

A request from the Anglican Centre in Rome

A request from the Anglican Centre in Rome

From 24 November to 2 December 2003, the Anglican Centre in Rome is holding a consultation for people who are interested and involved in clergy in-service training and support.

15 January 2003

Christmas Day Meditation 2002 by the Archbishop of Canterbury

Christmas Day Meditation 2002 by the Archbishop of Canterbury

The low vault was full of lamps and the air close and still. Silver bells announced the coming of the three bearded, vested monks, who like the kings of old now prostrated themselves before the altar. So the long liturgy began.

03 January 2003

Archbishop of Canterbury's New Year Message 2003

Archbishop of Canterbury's New Year Message 2003

A New Year visit to the theatre is something special. At no other season is there so much choice - from period dramas to pantos, murder mysteries to musicals. There's something magical about the theatre.

01 January 2003