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MEISSEN LIBRARY AT DURHAM CATHEDRAL

APPEAL LAUNCHED

 

On 15 February the Bishop of Durham launched an appeal for the Meissen Library which is sited at Durham Cathedral. The 1991 Meissen Agreement between the Church of England and the Protestant Churches in Germany (EKD) provided for reference collections of theology. Durham Cathedral houses a prestigious collection of German theology. To find out more about this priceless collection of books and periodicals

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to find out more about the appeal

 

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“WOMEN BISHOPS IN THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND?” REPORT

ECUMENICAL RESPONSES

 

Ecumenical responses to the “Women Bishops in the Church of England?” report have been circulated to members of the General Synod in advance of the February 2006 Group of Sessions.

 

To read the ecumenical responses click here

Dr Martin Davie, Theological Secretary of the Council for Christian Unity has identified some key topics from the responses for comment. To read Dr Davie’s comments click here

 

FAITH AND ORDER ADVISORY GROUP

A RESPONSE TO THE DECISIONS OF THE SWEDISH CHURCH ASSEMBLY

CONCERNING HOMOSEXUAL PARTNERSHIPS

 

In January 2006 FOAG sent to the Church of Sweden a response to its new official policy on homosexual partnerships and the "Life Together" document underlying it. This response was made available to members of the General Synod and sent to all the Anglican and Lutheran Churches of the Porvoo Agreement.

 

To read the response click here