Group to advise House of Bishops on 2005 Pastoral Statement announced
01 December 2011
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.
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Tens of thousands respond to invitations to Back to Church Sunday
25 November 2011
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.
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Church growth in deprived areas - £100,000 research and development grants
24 November 2011
The Archbishops' Council and Church Commissioners have distributed £1million as part of a nationwide move to help develop successful church growth projects in deprived areas.
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I’m getting along to a Christmas service says Jo Brand
24 November 2011
Comedian Jo Brand helps launch new Christmas service website.
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Church response gives a clear ‘no' to UK Bill of Rights proposals
22 November 2011
The Mission and Public Affairs Council of the Church of England has published its Response to the Discussion Paper from the Commission on a UK Bill of Rights.
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Surge of signatures on power feed-in tariff petition
17 November 2011
The Church of England is calling on the Government to slow down their plans to drop the rate of returns on electricity grid feed-in tariffs for solar panels to give churches, and other community groups, more time to complete installation. It is also asking for a special community tariff.
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Government minister launches £5m Near Neighbours programme
14 November 2011
Eric Pickles, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, has formally launched Near Neighbours - a £5 million government-funded programme bringing people together in diverse communities.
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Archbishops question case for elected House of Lords
11 November 2011
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York question the rationale for a wholly or mainly elected House of Lords in their submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Government’s Draft Bill and White Paper.
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The Church and capitalism
07 November 2011
Reflections and Resources on the Church and capitalism compiled by Mission and Public Affairs, Archbishops’ Council November 2011
compiled in light of recent events surrounding the Occupy protest camp in the City of London.
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A prayer for all those affected by the M5 crash near Taunton
07 November 2011
A new prayer published on 5th November.
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