2007

Churches encouraged to look to the ultimate role model on Education Sunday 2008
18 December 2007

In a world of competing role models, Jesus' powerful challenge to 'come and see' is at the heart of Education Sunday 2008.

Elections to Church of England bodies
17 December 2007

Results of various recent elections to Church of England bodies.

Christians share gift of faith with their friends this Christmas as thousands invited to congregate at nation’s cathedrals
17 December 2007

More than 140,000 people are expected to attend a Church of England cathedral for a service on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day this year, following a 7.5 per cent rise in worshippers between 2005 and 2006.

Bishops’ office and working costs published
13 December 2007

The 2006 office and working costs of bishops in the Church of England are published today. Figures for individual bishops were first published, for the year 2000, in December 2001. Bishops’ office and working costs were previously published as a total figure.

Protocol for review of past child protection cases
11 December 2007

Following the announcement of the key principles of the review of past child protection cases by dioceses in the Church of England, the model protocol has now been published.

Statements from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York welcoming the release of Gillian Gibbons
3 December 2007

Statements from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York welcoming the release of British teacher Gillian Gibbons from prison in Sudan.

Church hands out virtual cards for Facebook friends to share Christmas message
2 December 2007

A selection of Christmas greetings cards blessed by the Church of England is set to take the social networking site Facebook by snowstorm this Advent.

Churches comment on Government’s incitement to hatred plans
27 November 2007

The Church of England and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales have commented on the Government’s proposed amendment to the Public Order Act 1986 to create a new offence of incitement to hatred on grounds of sexual orientation. Focussing on the use of threatening words or behaviour which are used with the intention of stirring up hatred goes a considerable way towards meeting the Churches’ concerns, they say in a memorandum to the parliamentary committee responsible for the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill.

Getting top marks: People of all faiths and none back church schools’ popularity
19 November 2007

The majority of those who do not see themselves as Christians reject the idea that church schools create divisions between different sections of society, a major survey released today has found. Six out of ten non-Christians who feel that church schools are different from other state schools also believe that church schools give places to children of all backgrounds, and two-thirds of the same group agree that Church of England schools provide a broad and balanced education, the findings show.

‘Virtual’ questions receive answers
13 November 2007

The Church of England’s General Synod has held its second virtual question time. The text of all 43 Questions and Answers is now available on the Church of England web site.

Pocketful of daily Bible reflections launched
13 November 2007

A collection of renowned Christian authors have contributed to a new series of Bible notes, the first daily reflections to be produced by the Church of England.

Study tours to kick start pilgrimages to the Holy Land
12 November 2007

The Church of England is running subsidised study tours of the Holy Land to counter a marked drop in the number of pilgrimages being organised by dioceses and parishes. Two eight-day study tours have been arranged for early 2008, including workshops run by Christian Aid.

Statistics show increased giving and vocations
12 November 2007

Church Statistics 2005/6 can now be seen on the web. This is the first year that the statistics are only available on the web and not published for sale in booklet form.

Future of Worcester hospitals chaplaincy secured
5 November 2007

The Chairman and Chief Executive of Worcester Royal Hospitals NHS Trust have confirmed that chaplaincy provision at the Trust is secure for the future.

Church proposes independent ombudsman to stop supermarkets squeezing farmers
5 November 2007

The pursuit of cheap food coupled with the buying power of the big supermarkets is putting farming livelihoods at risk, the Church of England has told the Competition Commission.

Setting free the hearts and minds of young people: conference to explore Bicentenary themes
2 November 2007

An ecumenical conference for church youth workers will consider how the legacies of slavery in all its forms can still impact minority ethnic young people today, as the Bicentenary year of the Act for the Abolition of the Slave Trade comes to a close.

Government needs better case to extend detention of terrorist suspects
30 October 2007

The Government needs to produce a better case if it wishes to extend the time suspected terrorists can be detained without charge, according to the Church of England.

Billy Elliot shows churches how to follow God’s call
30 October 2007

Churches across England will be encouraged to look to the story of young ballet dancer Billy Elliot next Lent, through a new book which suggests using extracts from the popular film as a way of exploring the dynamics of discovering a special calling.

Transforming Worship gathers momentum with launch of online information portal
29 October 2007

A new website from the Church of England to help clergy, readers and all who help plan and lead worship was launched today.

Church confirms principles of protocol to review past child protection cases
25 October 2007

The Church of England has today confirmed the broad principles for a protocol for the systematic review of past child protection cases, as announced by the Archbishop of Canterbury earlier this year.

Church of England partners Energy Saving Week
22 October 2007

Research shows that 64% of respondents believe they can help curb climate change. The Church of England is backing the messages of the Energy Saving Trust as a partner in Energy Saving Week, 22 – 28 October.

Archbishops consult on Crown Appointments
15 October 2007

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have published a consultation paper on the process for future Crown appointments to senior Church posts. The consultation is a response to the Green Paper, The Governance of Britain, published on July 3, which signalled the Government’s wish to change the role Ministers and civil servants play in some Church appointments.

Archbishop's response to A Common Word
11 October 2007

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, today received a copy of a key letter from Muslim scholars and religious leaders addressed to Christian religious leaders. Dr Anas S. Al-Shaikh-Ali, Chair of the Association of Muslim Social Scientists, and one of the signatories to the letter, presented it to the Archbishop at Lambeth Palace.

Joint registration of births risks reducing parental responsibility
9 October 2007

The Church of England has questioned Government plans to force both parents to register every birth, arguing that legislation could reduce rather than promote parental responsibility.

Church of England’s ‘parliament’ repeats virtual question time
8 October 2007

The Church of England’s General Synod is repeating last year’s ‘virtual question time’, highlighting the growing ways in which the Church is using the web and other electronic communications media.

Organ donation a Christian duty
8 October 2007

Giving oneself and one’s possessions voluntarily for the well being of others and without compulsion is a Christian duty of which organ donation is a striking example, the Church of England has told the House of Lords. The Church’s Mission and Public Affairs Division was responding to the Lords’ EU Social Policy and Consumer Affairs sub-committee’s inquiry into the EU Commission’s Communication on organ donation and transplantation: policy actions at EU level.

Church supports guidelines on doctors’ personal beliefs
5 October 2007

The Church of England has supported General Medical Council guidelines on personal beliefs for doctors, while suggesting there could be greater recognition of the potential benefits of doctors being open about their religious beliefs and those of their patients. The suggestion comes in the response of the Church’s adviser on medical issues, Claire Foster, to the GMC’s consultation on Personal beliefs and medical practice.

Trick or treat gets brighter make-over as supermarkets and parents back Church of England’s Halloween campaign
4 October 2007

A bishop’s appeal to supermarket bosses appears to have done the trick and could lead to a significant shift in the way Halloween is marketed in the UK.

Bishops thank Prince of Wales on behalf of farming charities
2 October 2007

The Bishops of Exeter and Hereford have, today, written to The Prince of Wales thanking him for his efforts in raising more than £600,000 for the Farming Help Charities. The Charities are currently supporting farmers affected by flooding, Foot and Mouth disease and Bluetongue Disease.

‘Start as you mean to go on’ – book explores changing face of Christian initiation
1 October 2007

The place of baptism in the life of the nation and the Church has changed significantly in the last century, a new book from the Church of England has found.

Church launches hands-on way to learn about Christingle
28 September 2007

The Church of England and The Children’s Society have turned oranges into cubes to help children engage with the Christian message of Christingle in a fun and creative way.

Christian leaders call for better deal for developing countries
27 September 2007

Nineteen senior Church figures - including three diocesan bishops and the leaders of several other UK denominations - have joined forces to urge the Secretary of State for International Development to act to ensure that the world’s poorest countries are not forced into new trade agreements.

Thousands come back to church as bishops take to the road and sky to spread the message
24 September 2007

Twenty thousand people are set to return to church with a friend this weekend (Sunday 30th September) as part of a major co-ordinated effort by the Church of England to pack the pews in around 2,000 participating churches.

Churches called to remember the plight of farmers in their Harvest Festivals
19 September 2007

The Bishop of Exeter has encouraged congregations not just to thank God for the food they eat but to remember the farmers who produce it at their Harvest Festivals. As Foot and Mouth disease continues to push farming into crisis, the bishop also called on churches to consider the Farming Help Charities when gathering their Harvest collections.

Booklet explains how ethical household spending could reduce mortgage payments and even eliminate global poverty
18 September 2007

Applying Christian principles to handling money could reduce the UK’s consumer debt crisis, keep mortgage payments down, and eliminate global poverty, according to a new booklet by a leading Church of England specialist on personal finance and giving.

Young audiences need trusted news sources, bishops tell Lords
11 September 2007

Government policy towards the news media should aim to promote the flow of information and mass communication, whilst setting standards of truthfulness, accuracy and fairness, Anglican and Roman Catholic bishops have told the House of Lords.

Archbishops’ Council responds to Single Equality Bill proposals
6 September 2007

The preservation of religious freedom, including the right to manifest religious belief in all its diversity, remains a cornerstone of an open, liberal and tolerant society, the Archbishops’ Council has stated in its response to proposals for a Single Equality Bill.

Green issues challenge international security
3 September 2007

Climate change is not just a green issue; it is also a security concern, according to a briefing paper published by the Church of England. “Drought and other climate-related shocks risk sparking violence and conflict,” the paper warns.

Back-to-work prayers to lift post-holiday blues
3 September 2007

Church stresses need for local consultation and access to Planning System
28 August 2007

Local people’s access to the planning system should not be sacrificed simply to speed up decision making and planning legislation should tackle the proliferation of gated communities, the Church of England has warned the Department for Communities and Local Government. “Good community relations are a vital part of planning sustainable settlements and their consideration should always be part of the planning process.”

Report highlights long-term role for missionary deacons
24 August 2007

The role of deacons as missionaries to their communities should be taken more seriously, argues a report from the Church of England’s Faith and Order Advisory Group published this week.

Church welcomes 7.2 per cent increase in GCSE Religious Education entrants
23 August 2007

More than 171,000 GCSE students are opening envelopes to reveal their grades in Religious Education today, an increase of 7.2 per cent in those taking the full course since last year.

Lambeth Palace Library catalogue joins online research tool
21 August 2007

The printed book collection of Lambeth Palace Library - the historic library and record office of the Archbishops of Canterbury, and one of the oldest public libraries in the country – has made its debut on an online catalogue to improve access to its holdings for researchers across the globe.

Prayers for the 10th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales
20 August 2007

The Church of England has published two prayers on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. The prayers, written by the Archbishop of Canterbury, will be used at the memorial service at the Guards Chapel on August 31st. They will also be available for use in churches around the country.

A-level Religious Studies entries increase for fourth year
16 August 2007

Today's A-level results mark the fourth successive rise in the number of entrants for Religious Studies A-level, with an increase of 4.4 per cent against 2006's figures. In addition, the figures show a 7.95 per cent increase in the number of entrants for AS level Religious Studies compared with a year ago.

Archbishop urges MPs to 'Do Nothing To Change Their Lives' this Summer (except to read a 100 Minute Bible)
8 August 2007

Dr John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, is to send every MP in the country some summer reading: the 100-Minute Bible and a guide to slowing down.

Churches respond to foot and mouth anxieties in farming community
7 August 2007

Local clergy and rural chaplains, working with the Farm Crisis Network, are providing pastoral care and support to farmers directly affected by the Protection and Surveillance Zones set up in Surrey following the local outbreak of foot and mouth disease.

Churches gather in Romania to share vision and hopes for Europe
6 August 2007

The Bishop of London, the Rt Rev Richard Chartres, will lead the Church of England delegation for the Third European Ecumenical Assembly. The historic city of Sibiu will host some 2000 delegates from churches across Europe to share their vision and hopes for renewal and unity in Europe.

Read and hear all about it – monthly e-news bulletin and podcasts, too
3 August 2007

The Church of England’s use of the internet is expanding with an electronic news bulletin and trial podcasts now available on this website.

Archbishop of York issues call for donations to flood disaster relief fund
26 July 2007

The Archbishop of York today issued a call for donations to a special fund created for communities in urban areas hit by the recent floods.

Aye Carumba! The Simpsons help liven up Christian teaching
24 July 2007

The exploits of Bart, Lisa, Maggie, Marge and Homer Simpson - alongside the other animated residents of Springfield - are being used to encourage children to reflect on the big issues in life in a new book from the Church of England.

Church responds to flooding
23 July 2007

The Church in Oxford, Hereford and Worcester tells of open churches and warm welcomes for flood victims.

Betsy Haworth RIP
23 July 2007

The Church of England mourns the loss of the Revd Betsy Haworth, who died on 17 July, only days short of her 83rd birthday.  Mrs Haworth was Third Church Estates Commissioner between 1981 and 1988.

Church says no to true human hybrids
23 July 2007

The Mission and Public Affairs Council of the Church of England has opposed the creation of true human hybrids but given a cautious acceptance to the proposal to produce cytoplasmic hybrid embryos for research into the alleviation of serious diseases.

Pensions Board increases CHARM limits
20 July 2007

The Church of England Pensions Board announced today that it is increasing the purchase limits under its CHARM scheme for retirement housing.

Statement on Judgement of Employment Tribunal between Mr John Reaney and the Hereford Diocesan Board of Finance
18 July 2007

Church youth worker finds faith in popular culture with Harry Potter’s magic
17 July 2007

A resource published today by the Church of England suggests youth leaders should use the popular Harry Potter series of books and films as a launch pad for exploring Christian themes.

Cathedral schools set to spread expertise in music and education with academies expansion plan
13 July 2007

Church of England cathedral schools could soon act as sponsors for city academies or even convert into academies themselves, in a move designed to spread the musical and educational expertise of the country’s cathedral schools across their wider communities.

Prime Minster’s questions over supercasinos and gambling welcome, says bishop
12 July 2007

The Church of England has warmly welcomed the Prime Minister’s statement reviewing the creation of a supercasino.

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Archbishop calls for donations to fund for flood-hit farmers
10 July 2007

The Rt. Hon. and Most Revd. Dr. John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, today joined HRH the Prince of Wales in supporting an appeal fund for farmers hit by recent floods.

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Presidential Address by the Archbishop of York - Monday 9th July 2007
9 July 2007

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, gave the following Presidential Address at the General Synod meeting in York.

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8 July 2007

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7 July 2007

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7 July 2007

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6 July 2007

Archbishop responds to Prime Minister's statement on constitutional affairs
3 July 2007

The Most Revd. and Rt. Hon. Dr. John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, has welcomed the announcement by the Prime Minister regarding changes to the process by which diocesan bishops are appointed.

Study resource released to explore Ordination
27 June 2007

A new resource offers essential material for those preparing for - or preparing others for – ordination, and provides a rich seam of material for anyone interested in the Church of England’s understanding of holy orders.

Church says IVF children need fathers
26 June 2007

The Mission and Public Affairs Council of the Church of England has given cautious acceptance to the proposal to produce cytoplasmic hybrid embryos for research into the alleviation of serious diseases. It has, however, accused the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee (STC) of ‘a serious disregard for ethics in favour of seeking scientific knowledge by all available means’. The Church of England has also challenged an apparent Government u-turn on the need of a child for a father.

'No-one can pass the buck on climate change': Church gives cautious welcome to Government proposals on tackling global warming
19 June 2007

The UK must face the challenge of climate change with passion and creativity, not gloomy martyrdom, the Church of England has warned an official consultation.

The National Aerials Agreement - Statement by the Church of England and QS4
18 June 2007

The Archbishops’ Council and telecommunications equipment installer QS4 have today confirmed the arrangements which will apply to churches who have entered into licences under the National Aerials Agreement [NAA] after it reached the end of its planned five year term on 30 May 2007. Both parties are satisfied that no further formal agreement is needed, but parishes which have entered into licences under the NAA will continue to benefit from the safeguards it provides.

Key debates on Senior Church Appointments, Anglican Communion Covenant, Marriage Law and Iran at the York Synod
18 June 2007

Major items of concern to the Church’s mission and ministry, the Church’s wider relations and the Church’s engagement with society will be discussed at the General Synod when it meets at York University from Friday, July 5, to Tuesday, July 10. There is also an emphasis on the Church’s resources, including items on clergy pensions and on the Church Commissioners. There are several special addresses and presentations, including an address by Sir Albert Aynsley-Green, the Children’s Commissioner, and a Presidential Address by the Archbishop of York.

Review recommends talent pipeline for future senior appointments
18 June 2007

Future senior office-holders in the Church of England could be identified and developed through a ‘talent pipeline’, a new report recommends. It also calls for greater diversity among such office-holders, welcoming the work to ensure that women are not discriminated against and calling for greater effort to ensure that the holders of senior appointments broadly reflect the diversity of the clergy from which they are drawn.

Manchester Cathedral responds to letter from Sony Entertainment
15 June 2007

New initiative aims at Transforming Worship
12 June 2007

Road shows and websites will be central to a new initiative encouraging everyone involved in planning and leading worship to make it not just good but worthy of God and transforming of people’s lives.

Never been richer, never been poorer: Research points to priceless value of the local parish church as 'community glue'
11 June 2007

The value which communities place on the unique role of the parish church at the heart of their neighbourhood is one of the nation's best-kept secrets, according to the Church of England’s head of research and statistics in a book released today.

Back to Church Sunday takes off across the country – 1700 churches sign up
5 June 2007

More than 17,000 people are expected to return to church in September as Back to Church Sunday expands to take in 1700 churches across England. Resources to invite a friend Back to Church and to welcome them on Sunday, September 30th are now being delivered to more than one in 10 of the Church of England’s churches.

Church Campaign celebrates World Environment Day 2007
4 June 2007

The Church of England celebrates the first anniversary of its Shrinking the Footprint campaign on 5 June, World Environment Day 2007.

Bishop's prayer for burnt-out nation: discover what happens when you do nothing
4 June 2007

The Bishop of Reading will be stopping commuters in their tracks today when he hands out egg timers at his local mainline train station with this challenge: take three minutes of silence a day to transform your life.

Archbishop of Canterbury on the Today Programme: child protection
25 May 2007

Church to develop guidelines for providing welfare services
22 May 2007

The Church of England has commissioned research into the implications of local churches undertaking welfare services

Call for Government to end the destitution of failed asylum seekers
22 May 2007

The Church of England is joining calls for the Government to end the destitution of people refused asylum in Britain.

Bishop to Prisons announced
21 May 2007

The Bishop of Liverpool, the Rt Revd James Jones is to be the next Bishop to Her Majesty's Prisons, the senior church advocate for Christian values in the criminal justice system in England and Wales, it was announced today.

'No one size fits all': Church challenged to re-think the way it engages with young people
15 May 2007

Three books launched by the Church of England this week give an honest appraisal of how the Church relates to young people through worship and mission today.

Visual Liturgy goes Live
14 May 2007

The Church of England has today released the latest generation of its pioneering worship planning software, Visual Liturgy.

Lights, camera, action for Church’s free screen tests
11 May 2007

Visitors to the National Christian Resources Exhibition being held in Esher next week will get the chance to try their hand at TV broadcasting and pick up tips from a stand-up comic, thanks to a Church of England 'vox pop' station.

New Chairman appointed for Church and Community Fund
8 May 2007

The Archbishops' Council is pleased to announce the appointment of The Venerable George Howe, Archdeacon of Westmorland and Furness, as the Chairman of the Church and Community Fund.

Church Commissioners leave Millbank headquarters at the top table of funds
1 May 2007

The Church Commissioners increased their contribution towards non-pensions support for the Church of England by 6.4 per cent in 2006, a year when the retail price index rose by 4.4 per cent.

Archbishop - 'deep sorrow' over child abuse suffering
27 April 2007

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has spoken of his deep sorrow over the suffering experienced in child abuse cases involving the church. Dr Williams said that the church had developed greater awareness and expertise, and had stringent procedures in place, but that vigilance was crucial.

Statement on Child Protection, following the sentencing of Peter Halliday
26 April 2007

Statement on Child Protection, following the sentencing of Peter Halliday

Bishops challenge BBC on lack of religion on Radio 1
25 April 2007

A Church of England and a Roman Catholic Bishop have  called on the BBC to include religion on Radio 1, describing the omission as the 'most striking exclusion of religion from  the  BBC 's  output'.  

How many lightbulbs does it take to change a Christian?
23 April 2007

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has endorsed a booklet published today that encourages Christians to play their part in helping to stop climate change.

Churches to spread the benefits of Olympics tourism in 2012
20 April 2007

Church and cathedral tourism already generates some £300 million a year for the economy, has potential to generate more and could be used to spread the expected benefits of Olympics tourism across the country in 2012, the Church Heritage Forum has told the Culture, Media and Sport Committee of Parliament.

Church Commissioners announce annual results
17 April 2007

2006 returns continue to perform above average. The Church Commissioners achieved a return of 13.6 per cent on their investments in 2006. This exceeded the return of 10.5 per cent from the fund’s comparator group.

Staying fresh: DVD launched to help Fresh Expressions evolve in unexpected places
16 April 2007

A DVD released today marks the continuing expansion of Fresh Expressions, a movement led by the Church of England and the Methodist Church to nurture contemporary forms of church life alongside traditional ones.

Opening the electronic gateway to the Church of England
10 April 2007

Details of the extensive collection of archives and manuscripts cared for by Lambeth Palace Library and the Church of England Record Centre are now available online.

Cathedrals inspire more people each year
3 April 2007

Figures released today indicate that the number of worshippers at Church of England cathedrals this Easter weekend may be the largest since the millennium.

Archbishops’ challenge to consider the lessons of the slave trade’s legacies
23 March 2007

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are asking people to take time this coming weekend to reflect on the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade and use the anniversary of the Act for its abolition as a springboard for taking action.

Wilberforce’s church to host start of Walk of Witness
13 March 2007

Christians from across the capital are preparing to converge on a South London church and Whitehall, as the final details are arranged for the staging of the Walk of Witness on Saturday 24th March.

Churches challenged to create carnival spirit this Easter
12 March 2007

A book claims the Church should cast off its 'characteristic reticence' and look to great Christian festivals in other parts of the world as a way of taking the Christian message into the heart of the community.

Churches' own systems given vote of confidence in Heritage Protection White Paper
8 March 2007

The Church of England and the Churches Main Committee have welcomed the Government’s White Paper on Heritage Protection for the 21st Century. The Paper gives a vote of confidence for the Churches' own systems set out in the current ecclesiastical exemption from listed building control and extends the exemption to cover churchyards and structures within them.

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1 March 2007

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28 February 2007

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28 February 2007

Statement on the Church Commissioners' expenditure on mission
27 February 2007

Response to media reports on Church Commissioners' expenditure.

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27 February 2007

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27 February 2007

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26 February 2007

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26 February 2007

Encountering the Passion – new resource for Holy Week services published
23 February 2007

A set of dramatized readings of the Gospel accounts of the Passion of Christ have been published by Church House Publishing.

Church leaders sign-up to join pilgrimage Walk of Witness
22 February 2007

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, will be joined by a host of church leaders at the Walk of Witness on 24 March.

Lambeth Palace Library recognised as one of the UK’s top research and specialist libraries
20 February 2007

The printed book collection of Lambeth Palace Library will be added to an online catalogue for the benefit of the national and international research community.

Statement from the Co-chairs of the International Anglican - Roman Catholic Commission for Unity and Mission, on Anglican - Roman Catholic relations
19 February 2007

Clarifications regarding media speculation on Anglican - Roman Catholic relations.

Your first action for Lent: Make someone laugh
19 February 2007

The Church of England's Love Life Live Lent campaign kicks into action today, 19th February, when the first in a series of text messages will be sent to subscribers – 'make someone laugh'.

English Heritage and the Wolfson Foundation announce grants of £1.6 million for cathedral repairs
15 February 2007

Response to the announcement from the Dean of Southwark, on behalf of the Association of English Cathedrals.

Church wedding roadshow launched to help couples this St Valentine’s Day
14 February 2007

The Church of England is taking to the road to promote church weddings at wedding shows across the country.

New book challenges 'spend spend spend' culture of weddings
11 February 2007

With St Valentine's Day just a few days away, the Church of England is releasing a new book to remind couples that their wedding day need not cost the earth.

February General Synod agenda published
5 February 2007

Key debates on Trident, criminal justice, schools, the media, issues in human sexuality, clergy pensions, clergy terms of service, marriage law and other legislative proposals on Synod agenda.

Church Commissioners sell financial interest in housing loans
1 February 2007

The Church Commissioners have today sold their financial interest in a portfolio of housing loans granted to the Church of England Pensions Board to Grainger Trust. The sale follows a competitive tender that attracted bids from a range of commercial companies.

Rural churches offered ideas for children's work
26 January 2007

Nearly one in five of the rural population are children – and a new book from the Church of England shows how to involve them in the life of the Church.

Churches say Government policy must support Public Service Broadcasting
24 January 2007

Letter from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to the Prime Minister
23 January 2007

The Church of England, along with others in the voluntary sector, including other churches and faith communities, have been in discussion with the government for some time over what has become known as the Sexual Orientation Regulations. Those discussions have been conducted in good faith, in mutual respect and with an appropriate level of confidence on all sides. Last week that changed.

Latest figures for church-going released
23 January 2007

Figures just released by the Church of England for 2005 continue to show a mixed picture for trends in church attendance with smaller Sunday congregations but more children and young people taking part in parish worship.

Lent - now str8 2 ur fone
21 January 2007

The season of Lent has been given an extra twist this year with a multi-media campaign to spread a little generosity and happiness.

Archbishops welcome BA uniform policy review
19 January 2007

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have welcomed the decision by BA to change its uniform policy to allow the wearing of crosses and other religious symbols.

Lengthy but clear! Church of England welcomes new DfES School Admissions Code and issues guidance for dioceses.
16 January 2007

The Church of England has welcomed the new School Admissions Code, published by DfES last week, and issued guidance for dioceses on the advice they should offer to their schools to match with the requirements of the new Code.

Research shows couples rate the Reverend as much as the photo backdrop
15 January 2007

More than half of those planning to get married in church say that the vicar who will be officiating at their service is just as important a part of their wedding as the setting of the church for their photos, figures released today suggest.

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