Church of England votes for “casual Sundays”
July 11, 2017
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One commenter worried that this could lead to clergy being color-coordinated with the bridesmaids.
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Bishop Carey to resign over his neglect in the Ball abuse case
June 26, 2017
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in his statement on Thursday: “I accept the criticisms made of me. I apologise to the victims of Peter Ball. I believed Peter Ball’s protestations and gave too little credence to the vulnerable young men and boys behind those allegations.”
Church of England investments arm earns annual return of 17 percent
May 22, 2017
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Over the past 10 years, the above-target return of 8.3 per cent compares with 8.1 per cent over a comparable period at the Yale Endowment, the most admired fund in the sector. – The Financial Times
Archbishops issue advice ahead of UK election
May 9, 2017
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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Archbishop of York John Sentamu have issued a pastoral letter to the Church of England, considering the upcoming General Election.
Blessing the asparagus
April 25, 2017
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An Evensong service dedicated to blessing the asparagus harvest in Worcester, England, has been met with mixed reviews.
Study released on representation of women priests in large parishes in the Church of England
April 10, 2017
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The Ministry Division in the Church of England has released a study, Vocational pathways: Clergy leading large churches, about why women are under represented in major parishes in England.
Cadbury vs Easter
April 4, 2017
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Forget the “war on Christmas;” now Cadbury, the chocolate manufacturer, has allegedly taken on Easter, and the Church of England is fighting back. The Telegraph
Religious Leaders weigh in as Brexit begins to take effect
April 3, 2017
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On March 29, the United Kingdom began the formal process of withdrawing from the European Union. This process could take up to two years for negotiations to be completed. As Brexit, as it’s commonly known, becomes a reality, religious leaders in the EU are expressing their concern.
Promoting services of Thanksgiving & Eucharists for LGBTQ couples in the Church of England
March 18, 2017
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The Rt Revd Steven Cottrell, bishop diocesan of the Diocese of Chelmsford, Province of Canterbury in the Church of England has called for the CoE to offer services of Thanksgiving and Eucharists to celebrate the civil marriages of LGBTQ folks in England.
Church of England responds to EU headscarf ruling
March 14, 2017
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The European Court of Justice has ruled that employers are within their rights to ban visible symbols of religion, including clothing and accessories. The Church
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