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Church of England News

• May 18, 2012
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  Results of House of Bishops’ election for CNC

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Bishop of Gloucester and the Bishop of Carlisle have been voted onto the Crown Nominations Commission, CNC, the body that will nominate the next Archbishop of Canterbury. This result of the vote by the House of Bishops completes the make-up of the 16 member voting body of the CNC.
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  “Send your Holy Spirit to light up our lives” – Torch Relay prayers released

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Two new prayers, released today at www.olympics.churchofengland.org, are to ‘accompany’ the Torch Relay on its tour of England. They will be used by many of the CofE’s 16,000 churches publicly as the Torch makes its 70-day tour of the nation, travelling within an hour of 95 per cent of people in the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey.
• May 17, 2012
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  Inspection report on Ridley Hall published

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Church of England has published an inspection report on Ridley Hall, Cambridge.
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  Government agrees £30 million extra to resolve VAT concerns

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Church of England has welcomed today's agreement with the Government over the future funding of alterations and repairs to its 12,500 listed buildings, which will provide £30 million a year extra money. This is on top of the £12 million already in the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme (LPWGS).
• May 14, 2012
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  Church Commissioners announce annual results for 2011

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Church Commissioners have today published their full Annual Report and Accounts for 2011, announcing a 2.9 per cent total return on their investments during 2011 and confirming the fund’s strong long-term performance.
• May 10, 2012
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  Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan, elected to the Crown Nominations Commission

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Most Revd Dr Barry Morgan, Primate of The Church in Wales, has been elected to serve on the Crown Nominations Commission for Canterbury, the body that will nominate the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
• May 09, 2012
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  Welcome for Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The CofE's ethical investment advisory group and rural affairs team have welcomed the Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill included in the Queen’s Speech, saying ‘supermarkets operating ethically and appropriately with their farmer and other suppliers will have nothing to fear from this welcome piece of legislation’.
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  Church Commissioners appoint Chief Operating Officer

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Church Commissioners have appointed Jozek Fiedosiuk as Chief Operating Officer for their investment activities.
• May 04, 2012
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  Canterbury Diocese elects six representatives to serve on the Crown Nominations Commission

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Following a vote by members of Canterbury Diocese's Vacancy-in-See Committee, six representatives have been elected to serve on the Crown Nominations Commission, the body responsible for the appointment of the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
• May 01, 2012
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  Diamond Jubilee New Testament a ‘bestseller’ as more than 400,000 ordered by UK Churches as gift for the nation

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Since going on sale in the first week of April, more than 400,000 copies of the Diamond Jubilee New Testament have been ordered by churches of all denominations around the UK and other countries too – more than double the expected amount. Due to the success of the project, the deadline for ordering has been extended to 14th May at 12 noon, for delivery by 30th May.
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  Church Commissioners appoint new Head of Strategic Land Investment

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Church Commissioners today announce the appointment of John Weir as Head of Strategic Land Investment in their Property Investment Department.
• April 26, 2012
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  Archbishopric of Canterbury: Chair of Crown Nominations Commission appointed

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Prime Minister has appointed the Rt Hon the Lord Luce KG, GCVO to be Chairman of the Crown Nominations Commission for its selection of the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
• April 24, 2012
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  VAT lobby on alterations

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Vital alterations to churches should be not be compared to installing luxury swimming pools, says Second Church Estates Commissioner.
• April 23, 2012
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  Statement on report from Joint Committee on the Government's Draft House of Lords Reform Bill

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Church of England statement from the Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham James on today's publication of the report by the Joint Committee on the Government's Draft House of Lords Reform Bill.
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  Jubilee Near You website launched

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  Jubilee Near you website launched
• April 19, 2012
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  Executive remuneration: The charity perspective

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Church of England and a group of charities have joined together to urge investors to vote during the 2012 AGM season on executive remuneration packages that have risen excessively.
• April 18, 2012
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  With 100 days to go, hundreds of churches are getting ready for 2012 Games

   » ‎ Church of England News
  One hundred days before the 2012 Games commence, the Church of England has released details illustrating how hundreds of its churches and worshippers are preparing to serve communities via Games-themed events, hospitality, chaplaincy, sports fixtures, prayer and exhibitions.
• April 17, 2012
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  Michael Gove welcomes Church School of Future report

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Education Secretary Michael Gove replied to Tony Baldry, Second Church Estates Commissioner, about the Church School of Future report, during Commons Question time (April 16)
• April 16, 2012
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  Director of Communications appointed

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Revd Arun Arora has been appointed to serve the Church of England as Director of Communications at Church House, Westminster, following a competitive process.
• April 13, 2012
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  Diamond Jubilee New Testament published

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Church of England has worked with HOPE and Biblica to produce a Diamond Jubilee edition of the New Testament; 44,300 copies were ordered over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
• April 12, 2012
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  Archbishop calls Back to Church Sunday "essential" - as registrations open for 2012

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, says Back to Church Sunday is "essential" in a new videocast going live as registrations open for Back to Church Sunday, 30th September 2012.
• April 05, 2012
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  Church asks ‘what would you pray for with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane?’ - as survey finds 85 per cent have things they would pray for

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Church of England is asking ‘what would you pray for with Jesus in the garden of Gethsemene?’ today, Maundy Thursday. It is inviting the 85 per cent of adults who, in a new survey, have expressed the things they would pray for, to add their prayers in full to the website www.prayoneforme.org.
• April 04, 2012
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  Going for a song: CofE YouTube recording calls on Government to bring back zero rate VAT on alterations to listed buildings

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Dean of Wakefield’s wife Pamela Greener has written and performed a campaigning ditty in the demolished nave of Wakefield Cathedral as part of the CofE campaign to halt Government VAT plans unveiled in the budget. The YouTube recording has been sent to the Chancellor, George Osborne’s Office and HMRC.
• April 03, 2012
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  Cathedral attendance statistics enjoy over a decade of growth

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Attendance levels at regular weekly services in Church of England cathedrals have steadily increased by 30% since the turn of millennium, a growth of approximately 3% on average each year, according to the latest statistics.
• March 30, 2012
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  Sign the e-petition to bring back zero rate VAT on alterations to listed churches

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Church of England has today created an e-petition calling on the Chancellor to bring back zero rate VAT to alternations to the CofE’s 12,500 listed churches. It follows the recent launch of a consultation by HM Revenue & Customs on VAT charging to approved alterations to listed buildings, which closes on 4 May 2012.
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  Consultation opens on the appointment of the next Archbishop of Canterbury

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Announcements in the Church Times, Church of England Newspaper and The Times have started the consultation process ahead of consideration by the Crown Nominations Commission as to who will follow Dr Rowan Williams as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury.
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  Sign the e-petition to bring back zero rate VAT on alterations to listed churches

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Church of England has today created an e-petition calling on the Chancellor to bring back zero rate VAT to alternations to the CofE’s 12,500 listed churches. It follows the recent launch of a consultation by HM Revenue & Customs on VAT charging to approved alterations to listed buildings, which closes on 4 May 2012.
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  Consultation opens on the appointment of the next Archbishop of Canterbury

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Announcements in the Church Times, Church of England Newspaper and The Times have started the consultation process ahead of consideration by the Crown Nominations Commission as to who will follow Dr Rowan Williams as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury.
• March 29, 2012
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  Group on human sexuality appoints advisers

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The group chaired by Sir Joseph Pilling to advise the House of Bishops on the Church of England’s approach to human sexuality has appointed three advisers.
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  Group on human sexuality appoints advisers

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The group chaired by Sir Joseph Pilling to advise the House of Bishops on the Church of England’s approach to human sexuality has appointed three advisers.
• March 26, 2012
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  Cautious welcome for Government action on alcohol pricing

   » ‎ Church of England News
  A coalition of national Churches and charities, including the CofE, has welcomed reports that the Government plans to enforce a minimum unit price on alcohol sales. But the groups warn that a long delay on implementation could cost lives.
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  New start for the English Anglican - Roman Catholic Committee (English ARC)

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The English group which works for unity between Anglicans and Roman Catholics has begun a new stage of its life. Meeting at Canterbury Cathedral in a context of prayer and worship, the members of the newly configured English Anglican –Roman Catholic Committee set in train a programme of work for the next five years.
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  Statement on Budget 2012: VAT to be charged at 20 percent on alterations to listed churches

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Unexpectedly the Chancellor announced in the Budget that from 1 October 2012 approved alterations to listed buildings – which, unlike repairs and maintenance are currently zero-rated - will be charged at the standard rate of 20 percent. This will cost the Church of England up to £20 million per annum.
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  Cautious welcome for Government action on alcohol pricing

   » ‎ Church of England News
  A coalition of national Churches and charities, including the CofE, has welcomed reports that the Government plans to enforce a minimum unit price on alcohol sales. But the groups warn that a long delay on implementation could cost lives.
• 0:00

  New start for the English Anglican - Roman Catholic Committee (English ARC)

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The English group which works for unity between Anglicans and Roman Catholics has begun a new stage of its life. Meeting at Canterbury Cathedral in a context of prayer and worship, the members of the newly configured English Anglican –Roman Catholic Committee set in train a programme of work for the next five years.
• 0:00

  Statement on Budget 2012: VAT to be charged at 20 percent on alterations to listed churches

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Unexpectedly the Chancellor announced in the Budget that from 1 October 2012 approved alterations to listed buildings – which, unlike repairs and maintenance are currently zero-rated - will be charged at the standard rate of 20 percent. This will cost the Church of England up to £20 million per annum.
• March 22, 2012
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  Report seeks to protect church schools and sets direction for next decade

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Church schools are at the heart of the nation and should robustly assert their Christian ethos and foundation, according to recommendations included in a groundbreaking report published by the Church of England.
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  Report seeks to protect church schools and sets direction for next decade

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Church schools are at the heart of the nation and should robustly assert their Christian ethos and foundation, according to recommendations included in a groundbreaking report published by the Church of England.
• March 16, 2012
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  Archbishop of Canterbury to be Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Archbishop Rowan Williams has today announced his acceptance of the position of Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge with effect from January 2013. He will therefore be stepping down from the office of Archbishop of Canterbury at the end of December 2012.
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  Outline of procedures for appointment of an Archbishop of Canterbury

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  Outline of procedures for appointment of an Archbishop of Canterbury
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  Archbishop of Canterbury to be Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Archbishop Rowan Williams has today announced his acceptance of the position of Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge with effect from January 2013. He will therefore be stepping down from the office of Archbishop of Canterbury at the end of December 2012.
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  Outline of procedures for appointment of an Archbishop of Canterbury

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Outline of procedures for appointment of an Archbishop of Canterbury
• March 15, 2012
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  Initial response to Government consultation on same-sex marriage

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Church of England/Archbishops' Council will study the Government's consultation on whether to redefine marriage to accommodate those of the same sex and respond in detail in due course. A summary of the Church of England's position has been posted on the Church of England website.
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  Initial response to Government consultation on same-sex marriage

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Church of England/Archbishops' Council will study the Government's consultation on whether to redefine marriage to accommodate those of the same sex and respond in detail in due course. A summary of the Church of England's position has been posted on the Church of England website.
• March 14, 2012
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  Pedal power at Lambeth

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Cycling Church of England staff and London clergy stopped off at Lambeth Palace on their way to work to show support for the Jewish community’s Year of the Bike launched this week by the Board of Deputies of British Jews.
• March 12, 2012
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  Grace for Diamond Jubilee lunches released on Commonwealth Day

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Grace for the Queen's Jubillee celebrations
• March 09, 2012
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  Inspection report on three ministerial training courses published

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Church of England has published an inspection report on three of its ministerial training courses: Eastern Region Ministry Course, Norwich Diocesan Ministry Course, St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Ministry Course
• March 06, 2012
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  Head of School Policy appointment

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Revd Nigel Genders, currently Diocesan Director of Education for Canterbury diocese, has been appointed Head of School Policy for the Church of England's Board of Education.
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  Bishop of Coventry to chair Faith and Order Commission

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Rt Revd Dr Christopher Cocksworth, Bishop of Coventry, has been appointed to chair the Faith and Order Commission (FAOC) of the General Synod in succession to the Rt Revd Dr John Hind, Bishop of Chichester. Bishop John chaired the Faith and Order Advisor Group from 1991 and the FAOC from 2010, when it came into being.
• March 02, 2012
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  Church School Awards

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Ten regional winners have been announced for the second annual Church School Awards.
• February 29, 2012
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  Prayer for God’s blessing on 29th February proposals, taken from Pocket Prayers of Blessing

   » ‎ Church of England News
  A new prayer to help people pray for those getting engaged to be married has been released by the Church of England, to acknowledge the fact that many people, women in particular, choose to propose on 29th February. It is one of a selection of prayers appearing in the new book Pocket Prayers of Blessing, compiled by the Ven Jan McFarlane, Archdeacon of Norwich.
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  Postgraduate course developed for Church communicators

   » ‎ Church of England News
  In a first for the UK, a professional qualification in Theology and Communication is in development by the University of Chester, in partnership with the Church of England.
• February 23, 2012
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  Group on human sexuality invites submissions

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The group chaired by Sir Joseph Pilling to advise the House of Bishops on the Church of England’s approach to human sexuality has invited submissions.
• February 22, 2012
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  ‘Shrug culture’ over climate change challenged by Ash Wednesday Declaration

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Church leaders including the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of London, chair of Shrinking the Footprint have signed an Ash Wednesday pledge calling for repentance over the prevailing 'shrug-culture' towards climate change.
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  Bishop of Carlisle: Older and disabled people need more support

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Bishop of Carlisle, the Rt Revd James Newcome, is giving his support to a petition, set up by the charity Age UK, calling on the Government to reform the care system for older and disabled people so that everyone gets the care they need to live with respect and dignity.
• February 21, 2012
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  One in three planning to observe Lent don’t know what to give (or take) up survey finds – as Church House Publishing launches Reflections for Lent app

   » ‎ Church of England News
  As the nation prepares to cook pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, over 20 per cent of adults are planning to observe the season of Lent, although nearly one in three of them don’t know what to ‘give up’ or ‘take up’, according to a new survey. Church House Publishing commissioned the survey to study the nation’s Lenten habits as it launches a new iPhone app - Reflections for Lent - containing daily reflections on Bible passages by leading authors.
• February 15, 2012
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  Tell us about your church’s royal connections

   » ‎ Church of England News
  To celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, ChurchCare – the Church of England’s online resource caring for its 16,000 church buildings - is collecting stories about the regal links between churches, cathedrals and the monarchy.
• February 14, 2012
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  Church launches Pray One For Me website

   » ‎ Church of England News
  For those who find it difficult to pray, the Church of England launches a new website, www.prayoneforme.org, where anyone can post their prayer requests and know that they will be prayed by someone.
• February 09, 2012
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  Pupils encouraged to “play with liturgy” as new website launched at Synod

   » ‎ Church of England News
  A new interactive web resource www.worshipworkshop.org.uk encouraging pupils to “play with liturgy” as part of collective worship and RE has been launched at General Synod.
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  General Synod - Summary of business conducted on Thursday 9th February 2012 AM

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Liturgy, legislation and Higher Education funding
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  General Synod - Summary of business conducted on Thursday 9th February 2012 PM

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  PRIVATE MEMBERS' MOTIONS
• February 08, 2012
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  General Synod - Summary of business conducted on Wednesday 8th February 2012 AM

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Synod began the day with a service of holy communion celebrated in the assembly hall.
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  General Synod - Summary of business conducted on Wednesday 8th February 2012 PM

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Diocesan Synod Motions and Standing Orders
• February 07, 2012
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  Joint CofE / URC service of reconciliation and commitment recognises 350th anniversary of Great Ejectment

   » ‎ Church of England News
  At 6.15pm on Tuesday, February 7th the United Reformed Church and the Church of England will both participate in a Service of Reconciliation, Healing of Memories and Mutual Commitment at Westminster Abbey. The service marks the 350th anniversary of the Great Ejectment of 2,000 nonconforming ministers following the 1662 Act of Uniformity.
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  Resourcing Christian Community Action: Parishes and Partnerships

   » ‎ Church of England News
  How to serve your community’s needs without reinventing the wheel in every parish: that is the challenge posed by a new project to be launched by the Archbishop of York at this week’s General Synod.
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  General Synod - Summary of business conducted on Tuesday 7th February 2012 AM

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The session opened with worship
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  General Synod - Summary of business conducted on Tuesday 7th February 2012 PM

   » ‎ Church of England News
  General Synod - Summary of business conducted on Tuesday 7th February 2012 PM
• February 06, 2012
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  General Synod - Summary of business conducted on Monday 6th February 2012 PM

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Synod opened with the National Anthem and prayers for HM The Queen and for members of the Synod who were unwell.
• February 01, 2012
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  Church, charity and business leaders lobby Energy Secretary on community energy

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Church of England today joined a coalition of civil society leaders from UK organisations with more than 12 million members to call for community energy to play a substantial role in meeting the country's climate change targets.
• January 31, 2012
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  Education is not a personal commodity, say churches

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Student protests and the debate around Higher Education funding have prompted this year’s Education Sunday theme – learning and serving – which issues a strong challenge about responsibility to others
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  Diamond Jubilee Prayer and liturgical resources released

   » ‎ Church of England News
  A prayer written at The Queen’s Direction by the Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral for Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee has been released. It will be used in the Jubilee Thanksgiving Service in St Paul’s Cathedral on Tuesday, June 5th. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have commended it for use throughout the Church of England and other Churches are also welcome to use it. Published alongside other new prayers for adults and children, and liturgical resources for use in the Church of England during Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee year, the new prayer is available online.
• January 30, 2012
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  Church welcomes outlawing of cash for scrap

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Paying cash for scrap metal will be outlawed, Home Secretary Theresa May has announced in a written statement to MPs.
• January 26, 2012
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  Wolfson Foundation grants make 39 parish churches very happy in 2012

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Thirty-nine parishes discovered last month that 2012 would be a good year for them when they were offered grants by the Church Buildings Council and The Wolfson Foundation to support essential repair works to their church buildings.
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  Church pools its buying power to save parishes £10 million a year

   » ‎ Church of England News
  13,000 Church of England parishes can now benefit from reduced prices for essential utilities and services. A new website, developed by the Parish Buying Service, is offering churches savings on £200 million worth of services each year.
• January 19, 2012
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  Provisional attendance figures for 2010 released – marriages up four per cent, national ‘mapping’ identifies at least 1,000 fresh expressions of church

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The latest local church attendance figures from the Church of England for 2010 show that approaching 1.7 million people continue to attend Church of England services each month, and around 1.1 million attend one of the Church of England's 16,000 churches as part of a typical week. The figures additionally highlight for the first time the results of innovative Church initiatives, such as the ecumenical Fresh Expressions movement and the Archbishops' Council's Weddings Project.
• January 18, 2012
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  £10,000 prize for commissioning new art for parish churches

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Parishes throughout England can apply for a £10,000 prize for the best developed proposal for commissioning a new work of art for their church.
• January 16, 2012
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  Agenda for February 2012 General Synod

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Women bishops central to General Synod agenda that includes debates on assisted dying, health care, House of Lords reform, and Eucharistic prayers for use when children are present
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  Lent course uses reality TV as modern day parables

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Christ's unconditional love is illustrated through a mix of popular television programmes, films and Christian songs, activities, times of sharing, and prayer and scripture, in a new five-session course for Lent 2012. Called Experiencing God's Love, it is compiled by the Bishop of Sheffield, the Rt Revd Steven Croft, and published by Church House Publishing.
• January 11, 2012
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  Researchers sought for church growth project

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Researchers are being sought for an 18 month project which will aim to provide a comprehensive study of the causes of church growth.
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  Bishops challenege supermarkets anti-faith Easter agenda

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Bishops are calling on congregations to buy the Real Easter Egg in 2012 after supermarkets failed to order sufficient quantities of the UK’s only faith-based Easter egg, despite overwhelming demand from their Christian customers last Easter.
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  Bishops challenge supermarkets anti-faith Easter agenda

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Bishops are calling on congregations to buy the Real Easter Egg in 2012 after supermarkets failed to order sufficient quantities of the UK’s only faith-based Easter egg, despite overwhelming demand from their Christian customers last Easter.
• January 10, 2012
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  Encouragement to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with the whole community

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Church of England is encouraging its 13,000 parishes to engage with communities to celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee, as it as it announces its participation in two national initiatives - The Big Jubilee Lunch and The Big Thank You - via a helpful website section and online video produced by Mission and Public Affairs Division and the Communications Office of the Archbishops' Council.
• January 05, 2012
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  Statement on the report of the Commission for Assisted Dying

   » ‎ Church of England News
  A response from the Bishop of Carlisle
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  Group to advise House of Bishops on human sexuality announced

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The membership of a group to advise the House of Bishops on the Church of England’s approach to human sexuality has been announced. The Group will be chaired by Sir Joseph Pilling. Sir Joseph, a former Permanent Secretary of the Northern Ireland Office, chaired the group that produced the report on senior church appointments, Talent and Calling, published in 2007.
• January 04, 2012
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  Design a Church Chair!

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Church of England today announces a competition for design students, leading designers, manufacturers and contractors to design new church seating.
• January 03, 2012
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  Grants for Parish Community Engagement – CCF’s new focus for 2012 and beyond

   » ‎ Church of England News
  A new funding focus to support bridge building church community projects has been approved by the Church and Community Fund (CCF) for an initial three years starting in January 2012.
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  Archbishops commit to ‘listen to England’ in research to launch twin projects. Ministry for birth and death receives five-year investment by Church of England.

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Archbishops’ Council has invested in two projects which will enhance the Church of England’s national ministry at the moments of birth and death.
• December 22, 2011
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  Response to BBC Trust Consultation on Delivering Quality First

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  BBC Trust Consultation on Delivering Quality First. A Response from the Rt. Revd. Graham James, Bishop of Norwich, lead Bishop for the Church of England on Media Issues
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  Local radio a vital community tool, says Church in response to BBC plans

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  The importance of local radio to the community, both in times of crisis or seasonal emergencies, and on a daily basis, must not be ignored warns the Church of England in a submission to the consultation on the BBC Delivering Quality First Review, which closed this week.
• December 20, 2011
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  Carol services near you a big hit - with a little help from Chris Evans

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  A website detailing the thousands of Christmas services at Church of England parishes has been viewed more than 15,400 times - getting more people into church this Christmas.
• December 19, 2011
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  Head of Research and Statistics appointed

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  The Archbishops’ Council’s newly appointed Head of Research and Statistics is Dr Bev Botting, who takes up the post on Monday, February 13th, succeeding the Revd Lynda Barley in the role.
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  Christmas Cheer for Cathedrals - Twelve cathedral grants announced

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  Twelve cathedrals will learn today that they been awarded fabric repair grants in the run up to Christmas. They each receive amounts varying from £10,000 to £118,000 from the Cathedral Fabric Repair Fund. The total grants amount to £718,000.
• December 15, 2011
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  Archbishops' Council reduces request for funding from dioceses

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  Dioceses will be better placed to meet financial challenges in 2012 after the Archbishops' Council cut its request for funding next year by £0.5 million. The Council has decided to request the same overall level of funding for its work in 2012 as in 2011, rather than the 1.8 per cent increase approved by the General Synod in July.
• December 13, 2011
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  New Church of England ethical investment policies: pornography and high interest rate lending

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  Two new ethical investment policies have been adopted by the Church of England national investing bodies following advice from the Church’s Ethical Investment Advisory Group (EIAG).
• December 07, 2011
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  Churches urged to apply to new £10m Government green fund

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  The Church of England has welcomed the Government announcement today of a new £10 million Local Energy Assessment Fund which gives community groups, including churches, a chance to bid for money.
• December 02, 2011
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  Civil partnerships in religious premises

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  The following note from the Secretary-General (GS Misc 1005) has been circulated to all members of the General Synod for information.
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  Bishops calls for a new course in Aghanistan

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  The Bishop of Wakefield, the Rt Revd Stephen Platten, today called on the international community to chart a new course of action in Afghanistan.
• December 01, 2011
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  Group to advise House of Bishops on 2005 Pastoral Statement announced

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  The House of Bishops has announced the membership of a Group established to advise it on reviewing its Pastoral Statement issued prior to the introduction of civil partnerships in December 2005.
• November 25, 2011
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  Tens of thousands respond to invitations to Back to Church Sunday

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  Congregations increased by nearly a quarter at more than 4,200 churches on Back to Church Sunday on 25th September 2011 – an average of 19 extra people per church.
• November 24, 2011
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  I’m getting along to a Christmas service says Jo Brand

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  Comedian Jo Brand helps launch new Christmas service website.