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New Bishop of Ely announced

New Bishop of Ely announcedThe new Bishop of Ely will be the Rt Revd Stephen Conway, currently the Suffragan Bishop of Ramsbury in the Diocese of Salisbury where he has been serving since his consecration in June 2006.

Inspection report on ministerial training institute published

Inspection report on ministerial training institute publishedThe Church of England today publishes the inspection report on one of its ministerial training institutes: the Canterbury Local Ministry Training Scheme.

GCSE students continue Religious Education's "relentless" 12-year growth

GCSE students continue Religious Education's "relentless" 12-year growthThis morning’s GCSE results have confirmed that the number of students taking Religious Education has increased for the twelfth year running.

Where are you inspired by creation?

Where are you inspired by creation?It might be a little patch of earth you work on; a quiet spot where you spend time in thought; a view that stops you in your tracks.

Church signals appreciation for BBC network radio’s commitment to religion

Church signals appreciation for BBC network radio’s commitment to religionThe Church of England has praised the religious programming offered by some of the BBC's best-loved radio stations, while joining calls for a Religion Editor to work across the corporation's news and current affairs output to strengthen further its role in boosting religious literacy as a key tool for understanding today's world.

Seventh year in a row that Religious Studies A-Level grows in popularity

Seventh year in a row that Religious Studies A-Level grows in popularityToday's A-level results see the seventh consecutive year-on-year increase in the number of students taking Religious Studies A-level, with a slight increase of 0.7 per cent against 2009 capping a total increase of 47.3 per cent in the five years since 2004.

Royal School of Church Music and Church of England get together to answer brides’ top questions about wedding music and money

Royal School of Church Music and Church of England get together to answer brides’ top questions about wedding music and moneyIn a joint bid to welcome more weddings in church, the Church of England's Weddings Project and the Royal School of Church Music have teamed up to offer fresh advice for churches, including answers to brides' biggest questions about wedding music and money.

Church bells ring to highlight toll of biodiversity

Church bells ring to highlight toll of biodiversityChurch bells across the country will ring in tune with the United Nations next month to mark crucial international talks on biodiversity.