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- Events have been taking place this Spring to mark a quarter of a century of women’s ordination to the priesthood in the Church of England. The first group of women were ordained priests on Saturday 12 March 1994, in Bristol Cathedral. Following a recent celebration at Lambeth Palace attended by the Archbishop of Canterbury, services have...Celebrations mark 25 years of women’s ordination to the priesthood
- Following publication by the Committee of Advertising Practice of new standards protecting children from irresponsible gambling advertisements, The Bishop of St Albans, The Rt Revd Dr Alan Smith, said: “While I welcome the proposals, these new standards are, in fact, another lost opportunity in the fight against problem gambling. “With little consequences for companies flouting...New standards on gambling advertisements
- Church leaders give blessing to plastic-free faith Easter Egg General Synod backs plans to mobilise one million worshippers New code of practice on ecumenical cooperation approved General Synod backs drive to create new churches on estates Church of England commits to next generation evangelism Call for long view on ‘Character Education and Resilience’ New standards...News (all articles) for April 2019
- The Archbishop of York and the lead Bishop for the environment have welcomed a ‘plastic free’ version of The Real Easter Egg. Out of the 80 million eggs sold in the UK every year The Real Easter Egg is the only one which includes a 24 page copy of the Easter story in the box, is...Church leaders give blessing to plastic-free faith Easter Egg
- Plans to encourage the Church of England’s one million regular worshippers to be more confident in spreading the Christian message in their everyday lives were given the backing of the General Synod in February. Members of the General Synod welcomed the Church of England’s campaign Motivating the Million, which is aimed at helping congregations in...General Synod backs plans to mobilise one million worshippers
- The General Synod of the Church of England has given its overwhelming backing to a drive for a church to be set up on every significant social housing estate in the country, as part of a programme of Renewal and Reform. All dioceses will now be asked to include evangelism on social housing estates in...General Synod backs drive to create new churches on estates
- The Church of England’s General Synod has overwhelmingly called for action with regard to the future of youth evangelism in England, descrithe current situation in churches as ‘shocking’. Canon Mark Russell, Chief Executive of the Church Army, revealed that 36% of Anglican congregations have no one under the age of 16. Meanwhile only 6% of...Church of England commits to next generation evangelism
- Church of England leaders have called for long-term steps to improve resilience among children and young people, as well as those working in schools, as the Government announced a new five-fold plan for character education. Speaking at the recent Church of England’s National Education Conference, The Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally, said: “What students will...Call for long view on ‘Character Education and Resilience’
- The Church Commissioners for England and a leading coalition of investors participating in Climate Action 100+ have welcomed a position statement issued by Glencore significantly strengthening its commitment to combat climate change. In a first for the mining industry, Glencore has agreed to align its business and investments with the goals of the Paris Agreement,...Church welcomes Glencore’s climate change commitments
- Join the Big Pancake Party on Shrove Tuesday 5th March The Flipping Marvellous Pancake Party is back! Get your Lent and Eastertide resources BBC to run a ‘Year of Beliefs’ Bishop responds to climate concerns raised by World Economic Forum Bishop welcomes Universal Credit announcement Church of England invests £35 million in new Christian communities...News (all) for March 2019
- Did you know that about one in eight British adults worry about not being able to afford enough food? Recent research carried out on behalf of the Church Urban Fund has found that food poverty is a growing issue, with more families using food banks and children going hungry during summer holidays without their free...Join the Big Pancake Party on Shrove Tuesday 5th March
- Last year was such a huge success that we’ve decided to do it all again! Thanks to so many of you who got cracking in the kitchen and served up a treat for your guests, we raised over £20,000 to help those imprisoned by the devastating effects of poverty and debt. This year we have whipped up some...The Flipping Marvellous Pancake Party is back!