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Expectations of inclusion and respect

First published on: 31st October 2018

four bishops from one of the largest dioceses in the Church of England have written to 1,500 ministers setting out the bishops' expectations of inclusion and respect for all and announces a new LGBTI+ chaplaincy team.


Welcoming 12 new Licensed Lay Ministers

First published on: 3rd November 2018

Hundreds of people flocked to Oxford's Christ Church Cathedral to watch 12 people become Licensed Lay Ministers in a special service.


Listed places of worship roof repair grants - who has been successful?

First published on: 7th November 2018

Listed places of worship roof repair grants - who has been successful?. THE Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced the first round of historic UK places of worship to benefit from the Listed Places of Worship: Roof Repair Fund.


Help national Christmas campaign to reach record numbers

First published on: 7th November 2018

Help national Christmas campaign to reach record numbers. The Church of England has launched its new #GodWithUs Christmas campaign.


Fruit that lasts: Church encourages every minister to join The Great Vocations Conversation

First published on: 7th November 2018

Fruit that lasts: Church encourages every minister to join The Great Vocations Conversation. NEARLY 30,000 serving ministers, both lay and ordained, are being encouraged to hold at least one conversation a month about vocation with someone different from themselves, in a campaign unveiled today by the Church of England.


How can churches help refugees?

First published on: 13th November 2018

How can churches help refugees?. CHURCHES are being urged to work together with other agencies to help the millions of refugees fleeing from war-torn countries.


I Shop therefore I am

First published on: 22nd November 2018

I Shop therefore I am. This Friday (23rd November) is "Black Friday" a peak day of trading in the run up to Christmas, writes the Ven.


Church of England "shocked and bewildered" by cinema ban

First published on: 22nd November 2018

The Church of England has said it is "bewildered" by the refusal of the country's leading cinemas to show a 60-second advert promoting prayer.


An open letter to Parliament

First published on: 9th December 2018

An open letter to Parliament.


God in the Life of Nicholas Cheeseman

First published on: 13th December 2018

The Revd Nicholas Cheeseman knew he was called to be a priest from the age of 13.

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