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Archbishops recall commitment to care and friendship for all, regardless of sexual orientation

Archbishops Welby and Sentamu have written to all Anglican Communion Primates and to the Presidents of Nigeria and Uganda, recalling previous commitments to the pastoral support and care of everyone worldwide, regardless of sexual orientation.

29 January 2014

Welfare Reform must continue says Bishop of Ripon and Leeds

The Bishop of Ripon & Leeds John Packer who retired from the House of Lords on Friday says in a Church of England interview published today that campaigning on Welfare Reform must continue.

28 January 2014

Statement from England's College of Bishops

The College of Bishops met on 27th January, 2014 to begin a process of reflection on the issues raised by the Pilling Report

28 January 2014

Zimbabwe Anglicans prepare for women's ordination with CofE visit

A visit by women priests from England was part of the Anglican Church in Zimbabwe's preparation for women's ordination.

24 January 2014

Twitter : les 9 commandements de l'Eglise d'Angleterre

Le diocèse anglican de Bath et Wells a publié un guide des bonnes pratiques sur Twitter à l'attention du clergé sous forme de 9 commandements. 

24 January 2014

Risk assessment for clergy tightened up

Bishops will have the power to demand that a priest undergoes a safeguarding risk-assessment under legislative changes proposed by the Archbishops' Council

24 January 2014

Revolutionary new glass protects York Minster's Great East Window

York Minster's stunning Great East Window will be preserved for many generations to come thanks to a revolutionary new glass being utilised to protect it.

23 January 2014

Thou shalt tweet responsibly, Church urges clergy and staff

A Church of England diocese has issued a list of social media rules to its staff and clergy, urging them to consider God when tweeting the masses.

23 January 2014

Read Bible favourites to children, parents urged

Older man and boy studying the Bible

A new campaign, an initiative of the Bible Society, urges parents to read tales from the Old and New Testaments to their children

20 January 2014

"Wake up call" on church growth welcomed by CMS

New church research confirms Church Mission Society’s commitment to pioneering UK mission training is a great investment

17 January 2014