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Bishops welcome participant observers to first meeting

The House of Bishops of the Church of England has today welcomed eight women as participant observers to its meetings.

09 December 2013

Archbishop of York Youth Trust Offers 'Nelson Mandela' Lesson Resource Pack Free To All Schools

The Archbishop of York Youth Trust today has offered its Nelson Mandela lesson resource pack free to all schools

09 December 2013

London mum-to-be experiences what it is like to become a mother in Lesotho, Africa

A pregnant charity worker from London has experienced first-hand what the challenges are in pregnancy and birth for mums to be in Lesotho, Africa.

09 December 2013

Examination of Anglican history an international first

A British publisher has agreed to publish a five-volume series on Anglicanism produced by a team led by an Australian university.

04 December 2013

England: Scheme launched for would-be vicars

Young people are being given a taste of life behind the dog collar with the launch of a Ministry Experience Scheme 

03 December 2013

England: Church boosts digital presence with new app

The Church of England has released a new app to help more people to follow Sunday services using their mobile devices. 

03 December 2013

Report on sexuality: “Hold Church-wide facilitated conversations”

A report by the Church of England’s Working Group on Human Sexuality has recommended two-years of facilitated conversations, but no new liturgy.

28 November 2013

Bishops support White Ribbon Campaign

In the UK between a quarter and half of all women experience domestic violence.

22 November 2013

Church leaders call on rich nations for food security

Anglican leaders in the UK have called on Australia to put food securityon the agenda when it hosts the G20 meeting of the world's richest nations next year.

22 November 2013

England: Synod approves next steps for women to become bishops

The General Synod of the Church of England has today approved a package of measures as the next steps to enable women to become bishops.

20 November 2013