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 31 March 2013 - web link
Even racist who called me a 'black monkey' not beyond redemption, says Sentamu
Even racists are not beyond redemption, the Archbishop of York has insisted as he revealed how he won over a man who once called him a black monkey. John Bingham. Daily Telegraph 31 March 2013.
 31 March 2013 - web link
Welby: people must be 'barking mad' to think I can solve all the Church's problems
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, used his first Easter sermon to warn against placing too much faith in political and church leaders  including himself. JOhn BIngham. Daily Telegraph. 31 March 2013
 31 March 2013 - web link
Tories in clash with Church on benefits
The Conservative Party chairman turned on the Church today as the row over benefit reform continued to escalate. By Peter Dominiczak and Robert Winnett Daily Telegraph 31 March 2013
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Archbishop Welby Warns Against 'Hero Culture'
The Archbishop of Canterbury uses his first Easter Sunday sermon to warn against expecting too much of individuals in public life. Sky News, 31 March 2013
 31 March 2013 - web link
Churches accuse ministers of perpetuating myths about poverty
Churches attack 'systematic misrepresentation of poorest in society' as Labour claims cuts are costing families οΎ£900 a year. By Andrew Sparrow, political correspondent, Guardian Online, 31 March 2013
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Justin Welby urges 'grace' in church disagreements
The Church of England must show it can manage disagreement "gracefully" over issues such as women bishops and gay marriage if it is to act as a symbol of peace in an increasingly divided world, the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned. Edward Malnick. Sunday Telegraph. 31 March 2013
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Archbishop of York shows support for troubled Leeds hospital
John Sentamu visits children's unit at Leeds General Infirmary to offer backing to staff after decision to suspend heart surgery Mark Townsend. Observer 31 March 2013
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Christians in Libya braced for Easter trouble from Islamists
Catholic priest shot at on Tripoli church steps, and dozens of Christians arrested for proselytising Christopher Stephen. Guardian 30 March 2013
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BBC accused of provoking Christians with Mary Magdalene documentary
A Bishop last night accused the BBC of deliberately provoking Christians by screening a documentary on Good Friday suggesting that Jesus had a sexual relationship with Mary Magdalene. Telegraph, 29 March 2013
 30 March 2013 - web link
The PM's done more than any leader to make Christians feel they're persecuted
I like David Cameron and believe he is genuinely sincere in his desire to make Britain a generous nation where we care for one another and where people of faith may exercise their beliefs fully. By George Carey, Daily Mail, 30 March 2013
 30 March 2013 - web link
Coalition 'faffing around with gay marriage
The Government is faffing around with gay marriage instead of addressing major injustices in marital law, one of Britains leading lawyers has said. Telegraph, 30 March 2013
 29 March 2013 - web link
At Easter, the tortured face of God teaches us to love our fellow man
Christ on the cross has a powerful message that teaches us to empathise with all humans who are suffering Andrew Brown. Guardian. 29 March 2013
 29 March 2013 - web link
Pope washes feet of young Muslim woman prisoner in unprecedented twist on Maundy Thursday
Pope Francis continued his gleeful abandonment of tradition by washing the feet of a young Muslim woman prisoner in an unprecedented twist on the Holy Thursday tradition. Harriet Alexander. 28 March 2013 Daily Telegraph.
 29 March 2013 - web link
Jesus Crucified in Trafalgar Square as thousands watch re-enactment.
London square attracts thousands to watch passion play on Good Friday. Violent spectacle shows trial, crucifixion and death of Jesus. Christ played by actor James Burke-Dunsmore, who specialises in the role Hugo Gye. Daily Mail 29 March 2013
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Christian satellite TV affected by Cyprus banking crisis
SAT-7 says its financial difficulties have been "aggravated" by the banking crisis affecting Cyprus Christian Today 29 March 2013
 29 March 2013 - web link
Archbishop of Canterbury: Thought for the Day does not fit with my schedule
Justin Welby makes his debut appearance on BBC Radio 4's religious slot but admits he is not a regular listener Matthew Taylor and Sam Jones "The Guardian, Friday 29 March 2013 18.15 GMT
 29 March 2013 - web link
Easter around the world: Christians gather to celebrate Good Friday
Pictures from around the world Daily Telegraph 29 March 2013
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'Where you stand determines what you see': Archbishop Justin on Radio 4's 'Thought for the Day'
Speaking on Radio 4's Thought for the Day this Good Friday morning, Archbishop Justin said that news coverage of this week's financial bail-out of Cyprus shows the limits of single perspectives. Just like those watching Jesus on the cross, he said, "where you stand determines what you see." Archbishop of Canterbury's website. 29 March 2013
 29 March 2013 - web link
Melvyn Bragg on Mary Mag: A cause for Concern
The BBC is showing a documentary about Mary Magdalene tomorrow lunchtime. By Andrew Brown, 29 March 2013
 28 March 2013 - web link
Twitter vs Easter
Unlike Christmas, its a story that doesnt lend itself to much commercial fuss: no kings or presents. Easter is a story of sacrifice, torture, abandonment and death  and, through it all, triumph over that death. Even in the 21st century; despite all the chocolate eggs, Easter gives us pause. Editorial Spectator 30 March 2013
 28 March 2013 - web link
Why do clergy wash feet on Maundy Thursday?
When Christian clergy wash their congregants feet on Maundy Thursday night, they are following the example of Christ. Archbishop of Canterbury's website. 28 March 2013
 28 March 2013 - web link
Full-time mothers penalised by Government, says Bishop of Exeter
Mothers who choose to stay at home to care for their children are being unfairly penalised by a Government that has failed to reward their role at the heart of society, the Bishop of Exeter said on Wednesday night. Rowena Mason. Daily Telegraph. 27 March 2013
 27 March 2013 - web link
Bergoglio's Intervention: A diagnosis of the problems in the Church
The archbishop of Havana, Cardinal Jaime Lucas Ortega y Alamino, on Saturday read from a document given him by Pope Francis, outlining the speech he gave during the pre-conclave General Congregation meetings of the Cardinals. Cardinal Ortega had been so impressed with the speech he asked the then-Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio for a copy of the intervention. Radio Vatican website. 27 March 2013
 27 March 2013 - web link
The power of prayer has helped so many
Scores of Telegraph readers shared their personal 'miracles following one writers account of 'divine intervention in helping her to give up smoking Eileen Fairweather. Daily Telegraph 27 March 2013
 27 March 2013 - web link
Bishops shine shoes for Maundy Thursday
Church of England Bishops will be taking Easter to the streets of towns and city centres as they get on their knees to shine the shoes of passers-by on Maundy Thursday (March 28th). Church of England website. 27 March 2013
 27 March 2013 - web link
2013 Anglican Communion Standing Committee Bulletin - Day 3
Report of third day including the Anglican Alliance - Development, Relief and Advocacy; Ecumenical issues; the Bible in the Life of the Church research. ACNS 27 March 2013
 27 March 2013 - web link
2013 Anglican Communion Standing Committee Bulletin  Day 2
Report of the Second day of the Standing Committee Meeting. "New Communion websites to launch this year "Anglican Alliance: 'We're not an NGO, we're Church'"New guidelines for Anglican Communion Networks "Anglican Communion Office to review, evaluate Companion Links "Indaba model being adopted and adapted by the Communion "Ending gender-based violence: 'What will provinces do?' ACNS 26 March 2013
 26 March 2013 - web link
Pope Francis to live in Vatican guesthouse, not papal apartments
Pope Francis has decided not to move into the papal apartments in the Apostolic Palace, but to live in a suite in the Vatican guesthouse where he has been since the beginning of the conclave that elected him, said Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman. Cindy Wooden. Catholic News Service. 26 March 2013
 26 March 2013 - web link
New priorities for the Anglican Witness core group
Aware of the importance of children and young people to the present and future life and dynamism of the Church and their participation in Gods holistic mission in the world, the ACC-15 requested the Anglican Witness to put special emphasis on children and young people in the renewed mandate. John Kafwanka. ACNS. 26 March 2013
 26 March 2013 - web link
Update on progress on women bishops legislation
The consultation document on women bishops issued on 8 February generated 376 responses by the closing date of 28 February. Of these, 10 were from organisations and three from bishops. Of the remaining 363 submissions, 154 were from General Synod members and 209 from others. Church of Engladn website. 26 March 2013
 26 March 2013 - web link
Diocese of Canterbury welcomes its new archbishop
Snow and ice hit Kent on the morning of March 23, the day the diocese welcomed its new archbishop at a special service at Canterbury Cathedral. Even with the bitter cold, hundreds filled the cathedral as a smiling Archbishop Justin Welby entered the West Door accompanied by the Very Rev. Robert Willis, cathedral dean, and Bishop of Dover the Trevor Willmott. Jim Rosenthal. Episcopal News Service. 25 March 2013
 26 March 2013 - web link
Episcopalians go to Washington for prayerful march against violence
Rain, snow, and temperatures that were barely above freezing did not deter a group of about 400 Episcopalians from taking to the streets of the nations capital March 25 to transform the traditional re-enactment of Jesus journey to Calvary and the tomb into a prayer procession meant to challenge what they called a culture of violence. Mary Frances Sjoberg. Episcopal New Service. 25 March 2013
 26 March 2013 - web link
Four out of five believe in the power of prayer
Four out of five British adults believe in the power of prayer, according to a new ICM survey in the run-up to Easter. Holy Week and Easter are the most important period in the Christian calendar, marking the last days of Jesus' ministry, his death on the Cross and resurrection to new life. Church of England website. 26 March 2013
 26 March 2013 - web link
Radio 4 Beyond Belief - Evangelical
When Justin Welby was appointed as Archbishop of Canterbury there were two things we quickly learned about him. The first was that he has a business head on him and used to work in the oil industry - that's significant for a country grappling with issues of financial morality. The second was that he is an Evangelical - that's important for the wider Anglican church which is battling splits between evangelicals and liberals over the issue... BBC website 25 March 2013
 26 March 2013 - web link
Archbishop of Canterbury to present Easter Sunday show on Classic FM
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will make his radio presenting debut later this month, when he hosts the Easter Sunday breakfast Classic FM 14 March 2013
 25 March 2013 - web link
Palm Sunday from Canterbury
Palm Sunday from Canterbury Archbishop Justin Welby talks to Bill Turnbull about what Holy Week means to him. BBC iPlayer 24 March 2013
 25 March 2013 - web link
Immigration fears are being stoked by politicians, says bishop
Top Anglican cleric attacks handling of issue as 'disproportionate' as PM prepares new crackdown on access to social housing Toby Helm Guardian 23 March 2013
 25 March 2013 - web link
Anglican Communion 2013 Standing Committee Bulletin - Day 1
Report of first day's meeting of the AC Standing Committee. ACNS. 23 March 2013
 25 March 2013 - web link
Global Anglicans asked to speak up for Syria's children
Members of the Anglican Communion are being asked to sign a petition asking the BRICS countries - Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa - to urge Syria's leadership to allow humanitarian aid to reach civilians. ACNS 25 March 2013
 24 March 2013 - web link
Handsome Jesus helps make Bible a surprise TV hit
Critics have been stunned by the success of a History Channel drama appealing to millions of churchgoers Paul Harris. Observer. 24 March 2013
 24 March 2013 - web link
Pope calls Argentine kiosk owner to cancel paper delivery
Pope Francis surprised the owner of a kiosk in Buenos Aires with a telephone call to send his greetings and explain that he will no longer need a morning paper delivered each day. Catholic New Agency. 21 March 2013
 24 March 2013 - web link
Archbishop of Canterbury to present Classic FM Easter special
The newly enthroned Archbishop of Canterbury will be presenting a special programme on Classic FM this Easter. Archbishop Justin Welby will present the breakfast programme on Easter Sunday from 7am. Christian Today, 23 March 2013
 24 March 2013 - web link
Zimbabwe: Kunonga Probe At Advanced Stage
A PROBE into possible irregularities committed by disgraced former Anglican Archbishop Nolbert Kunonga has reached an advanced stage. By Njabulo Ncube, All Africa, 20 March 2013
 24 March 2013 - web link
New Archbishop for New Zealand's Anglican community
New Zealands Anglican community has chosen the Rt Rev Philip Richardson, Bishop of Taranaki, as its new Archbishop. ACNS, 24 March 2013
 23 March 2013 - web link
Charges Dropped Against Anglican Anti-Corruption Campaigner
Bp Niringiye is one of a growing number of people in Uganda joining the Black Monday Movement whose members wear black on Mondays as a visible sign of their opposition to high-level corruption.
 22 March 2013 - web link
Rowan Atkinson's brother slams 'adolescent' comic relief sketch
Rowan Atkinsons Archbishop of Canterbury sketch for Comic Relief has received another complaint-this time from his own brother. By Daisy Wyatt, Independent, 21 March 2013
 21 March 2013 - web link
Text of Archbishop Welby's inauguration sermon
Source, Church of England website, 21 March 2013
 21 March 2013 - web link
Juston Welby's Ascension Shines Light on a powerful evangelical church
by Andrew Brown, The Guardian: Comment is Free 21 March 2013
 21 March 2013 - web link
An open letter to Justin Welby by Peter Tatchell
New Statesman 21 March 2013
 19 March 2013 - web link
Pope Francis in plea for poor as inauguration Mass held
Pope Francis has inaugurated his papacy at a Mass in Rome, calling on global leaders and all the people of the world to defend the poor and the weak. BBC, 19 March 2013
 19 March 2013 - web link
'Wake-up call' over religious education
A damning report by MPs on standards of Religious Education teaching in schools should be a wake-up call to Michael Gove, the Church of England has warned. John Bingham. Daily Telegraph. 18 March 2013
 18 March 2013 - web link
Iraq invasion anniversary: the last Christians in Baghdad
A stone's throw from the River Tigris, in the heart of Baghdad, stands an Anglican church with an immaculate green lawn and an English vicar, the Revd Canon Andrew White.David Blair. Daily Telegraph 17 March 2013
 18 March 2013 - web link
Christians remember 'trailblazer' David Livingstone
Christians met in Edinburgh on Saturday to consider the legacy of Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone. The conference was held by the University of Edinburgh's School of Divinity as part of a programme of events taking place to mark the bicentenary of Livingstone's birth on 19 March 1813 Christian Today 17 March 2013
 18 March 2013 - web link
The UK G8 - The World We Want
The Church will be using the UK Presidency of the G8 to focus on two key concerns: hunger, sexual violence and the Millennium Development Goals Church of England website
 18 March 2013 - web link
Archbishop of Canterbury tells how father's alcoholism changed him
Justin Welby says experience was 'shaping as to one's views of what human beings are like', and he now watches his drinking Sam Jones. Guardian 16 March 2013
 18 March 2013 - web link
Anglican Communion delegation for inauguration of Pope Francis announced
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop Justin Welby, is to be represented by the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, at the inauguration of the ministry of Pope Francis as Bishop of Rome. Church of England website. 16 March 2013
 15 March 2013 - web link
Don't attack Britain's oldies - they keep the economy going
The growing army of working over-65s dispels the idea that the elderly burden the young Fraser Nelson. Daily Telegraph 14 March 2013
 15 March 2013 - web link
Could two become one?
Israel's right, frustrated Palestinians and assorted idealistic outsiders are talking of futures that do not feature a separate Palestinian state. It is a mistake Economist 16 March 2013
 14 March 2013 - web link
Pope Francis: 1st homily (full text)
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis celebrated the Missa pro Ecclesiae in the Sistine Chapel on Thursday afternoon. Below, please find Vatican Radios translation of the full text of his homily. The Vatican Today 14 March 2013
 14 March 2013 - web link
Day one of the Archbishop's prayer pilgrimage - Norwich
Over a thousand people came onto the streets of Norwich today to welcome the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, as he began his five-day prayer pilgrimage leading up to his enthronement next Thursday. Archbishop of Canterbury's website. 14 March 2013
 14 March 2013 - web link
Careerism and vanity: Sins of the Church
The Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, speaks to Vatican Insider about the Consistory and the words pronounced by the Pope Andrea Tornielli. Vatican Insider. 14 March 2013
 13 March 2013 - web link
[Bergoglio] is Christ centered and Spirit filled - Greg Venables
Anglican Bishop Greg Venables from Argentina quoted by Christianity Today on the new Pope. CT 13 March 2013
 13 March 2013 - web link
Analysis: What can we expect from Pope Francis I?
Simon Barrow of Ekklesia on the new Pope. 13 March 2013
 13 March 2013 - web link
Statement from Archbishop of Canterbury following election of Pope Francis
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop Justin Welby, has offered his warmest welcome to the election of Cardinal Bergoglio as the successor to His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Archbishop of Canterbury' website. 13 March 2013
 13 March 2013 - web link
Francis I is a pope of firsts
Jorge Maria Bergoglio is first Jesuit, first Latin American, first Francis to be become pope Mary Frances Schjonberg Episcopal News Service March 13, 2013
 13 March 2013 - web link
Can Tories live with a turbulent Archbishop?
The Most Irreverent Justin Welby has condemned Government cuts and is at moral odds with Iain Duncan Smith over benefit reform. By Sarah Sands, Evening Standard, 12 March 2013
 11 March 2013 - web link
Twenty year high for young priests
New statistics for 2012 show that the number of young people (under 30s) accepted for training for the Church of England ministry last year was 113, 22% of the total. This is the highest number in the past twenty years. Church of England website. 11 March 2013
 11 March 2013 - web link
Cathedral plays important role as Falkland Islanders take historic vote
The Anglican Rector of the Falkland Islands, the Revd Dr Richard Hines, has described how Christ Church Cathedral in Stanley (the southernmost cathedral in the world) will play a special central role, serving parishioners and journalists, as Islanders take an historic vote in this weekend's Referendum. Church of England website. 10 March 2013
 11 March 2013 - web link
IDS challenges archbishop over benefit cuts
Iain Duncan Smith has hit back at the new Archbishop of Canterbury over welfare cuts, insisting that pushing benefits claimants to work is the moral choice. James Kirkup and Tim Ross. Daily Telegraph. 11 March 2013
 09 March 2013 - web link
Archbishop of Canterbury attacks Government welfare reforms
The Archbishop of Canterbury is supporting a campaign to derail a key part of the Governments welfare reforms. Edward Malnick. Daily Telegraph. 9 March 2013
 09 March 2013 - web link
It's a big, fat myth that all scientists are religion-hating atheists
Whether or not you think science is wonderful, the stereotype of all scientists being atheists is unrealistic. There is, however, a special dance Sylvia McClain. Guardian.
 09 March 2013 - web link
Conciliation Accord: What It Means
The recent Conciliation Accord announced between several bishops and their accusers over charges they violated canons in filing an amicus brief in Texas is a minor event. But it does fit well into a larger and disturbing pattern of TECs current leadership. That complaints were filed and charges brought against the bishops in the first place, such as to make this conciliation process necessary, represents gross misconduct on the part of the complainants in Fort Worth and of the Presiding Bishops office. It is misconduct not only according the canons as they now stand, but according to generally accepted ethical standards. That other TEC bishops and leaders have failed to protest this misconduct is a matter of shame for our church and for them. Anglican Communion Institute. 9 March 2013
 09 March 2013 - web link
Internet porn is leading children on an 'unstoppable march into a moral wasteland', warns ex-Playschool presenter Floella Benjamin
"Lib Dem peer warns that young women and girls are the 'main casualties' of an 'epidemic' of violent material found online "NSPCC found more than 5,000 under-18s have been questioned by the police over sex offences over the past three years Daniel Martin. Daily Mail 8 March 2013
 09 March 2013 - web link
The day the Archbishop took a double glazing call - at gunpoint
Double glazing firms can have a habit of calling at awkward moments at the best of times but for the Archbishop of Canterbury it once proved too close for comfort. John Bingham. Daily Telegraph 8 March 2013
 09 March 2013 - web link
Archbishop of Canterbury offers personal apology to victim abused by cleric who was 'badly let down' by church investigation
The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised after the Church of England did not take her allegations of abuse seriously and 'badly let her down'. Anna Edwards Daily Mail 9 March 2013
 09 March 2013 - web link
Archbishop supports response to Winchester safeguarding report
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has supported the response of the Bishop of Winchester to yesterdays (8 March) publication of an independent report into a safeguarding complaint in Jersey from 2008. Archbishop of Canterbury's website. 9 March 2013
 08 March 2013 - web link
Growing up
So, the Daily Telegraph has dug into the old writings of the new Archbishop of Canterbury and discovered something deeply shocking. It would appear that he has said and written things in the past  in different contexts, for different audiences and free of archiespiscopal ambitions  that he might now either hold to, reject, nuance or express differently. What this means is that  perish the thought  he might have grown up and learned and thought and developed as he has matured. Bishop Nick Baines blog. 8 March 2013
 08 March 2013 - web link
International women's day: a voice from London, UK
Peter Grant, 54, is co-founder of First Man Standing, and wants men to speak out about preventing violence against women Guardian. 8 March 2013
 08 March 2013 - web link
Dean of Jersey suspended by Bishop of Winchester
The Anglican Dean of Jersey has been suspended over concerns about his handling of a parishioner's complaint. BBC website. 8 March 2013
 08 March 2013 - web link
Justin Welby unguarded: on God, gay sex and marijuana
THE ARCHBISHOP of Canterbury voiced opposition to same-sex couples adopting children and insisted that the Bible is clear that gay couples should not have sex, previously unpublished writings show. John Bingham. Daily Telegraph. 8 March 2013
 08 March 2013 - web link
100th anniversary of Mothering Sunday
One hundred years after the campaign to re-establish Mothering Sunday was launched at Coddington in Nottinghamshire, the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham, the Rt Revd Paul Butler, is calling for a celebration of thanksgiving for mothers and motherhood to mark the centenary. Church of England website. 7 March 2013
 08 March 2013 - web link
The mad hubris of us politicians: I know because it brought me down, too says Jonathan Aitken.
Sadly, I have been where Chris Huhne will be standing in a few days time  in the dock, waiting to receive an expected jail sentence for lies and follies on a career-wrecking scale. Because it takes one to know one, I have some understanding of the self-questioning, the regrets and the fears that are likely to torment Chris Huhne on the most dramatic stage of his painful journey from Cabinet minister to prisoner. Jonathan Aitken Daily Mail. 8 March 2013
 08 March 2013 - web link
Blackburns new Bishop will ordain women
THE next Bishop of Blackburn is to be the Ven. Julian Henderson, at present the Archdeacon of Dorking and chairman of the Business Committee of the General Synod, it was announced last Friday. ED Thornton. Church Times. 8 March 2013
 08 March 2013 - web link
BBC announces its religious schedule for Easter
The BBC has announced its religious programmes for the Easter season. It will feature the Most Reverend Justin Welby's first Thought for the Day as the Archbishop of Canterbury on BBC Radio 4's Today programme. BBC website. 27 February 2013
 08 March 2013 - web link
More Muslims than Anglicans back C of E status quo
MORE Muslims than Anglicans approve of the Church of England's current policies towards women, a new poll suggests. Ed Thornton. Church Times. 8 March 2013
 07 March 2013 - web link
Moving the frontiers
Archbishop of Canterbury blogs about the Coventry conference on conflict in the Church. 7 March 2013
 06 March 2013 - web link
Remember mums in financial hardship this Mothering Sunday
The Bishop of Dudley is asking people to remember the mums struggling to make ends meet this Mothering Sunday. Christian Today 6 March 2013
 06 March 2013 - web link
Food banks are thriving, much to the government's embarrassment
Volunteers rallying to distribute food aid to those who can no longer afford to put a meal on the table isn't the big society David Cameron planned. Most are run by church groups. Patrick Butler. Guardian 6 March 2013
 05 March 2013 - web link
BBC controversy over Easter message likening treatment of gay people to crucifixion
The BBC is facing controversy over an Easter message which likens the treatment of gay people in Britain to the crucifixion of Christ. John BIngham Daily Telegraph 4 March 2013
 05 March 2013 - web link
Church in West Africa devises new approach for spreading the Gospel
The Church of the Province of West Africa has come up with a new methodology to help spread the Gospel while addressing the socio-economic aspects of the people in the Province. Bellah Zulu. ACNS. 5 March 2013
 04 March 2013 - web link
Growing taste for Fairtrade shows it's Britain's cup of tea
Sales of certified Fairtrade products  from food to flowers - are soaring despite the recession, as the price gap with other goods shrinks Rebecca Smithers. Guardian. 2 March 2013
 04 March 2013 - web link
Life-style carbon calculator to mark Climate Week
A new app from Shrinking the Footprint, the national environmental campaign of the Church of England, offers smartphone users the opportunity to measure and reduce their carbon footprint. Church of England website. 3 March 2013
 04 March 2013 - web link
Results of vote on new single diocese for West Yorkshire
Bradford and Ripon & Leeds dioceses today voted in favour of a scheme from the Dioceses Commission to reorganise Church of England structures in West Yorkshire and the Dales. Wakefield diocese rejected the scheme. Church of England website. 2 March 2013
 04 March 2013 - web link
Bishops' lobbying pays off as supermarkets stock "Christian" Easter Eggs
An unlikely lobbying campaign led by bishops has paid off after Britains biggest supermarkets agreed to stock Easter eggs with a religious theme for the first time. John Bingham. Daily Telegraph. 4 March 2013
 04 March 2013 - web link
Cardinal Keith O'Brien faces Vatican sexual conduct inquiry
Cardinal Keith O'Brien is expected to face a Vatican inquiry after admitting his sexual conduct had at times "fallen beneath the standards expected of me". BBC website. 4 March 2013
 03 March 2013 - web link
Justin Welby has already signalled his faith in women's ministry
In appointing a female chaplain, the new archbishop of Canterbury makes clear that a priest's gender is not an issue Miranda Threlfall-JOnes. Guardian. 1 March 2013
 03 March 2013 - web link
THE NEXT BISHOP OF BLACKBURN TO BE JULIAN HENDERSON
The new Bishop of Blackburn will be The Venerable Julian Henderson, currently Archdeacon of Dorking. Blackburn Diocesan website.
 03 March 2013 - web link
Canon Keith Weston
Canon Keith Weston, who has died aged 86, was an unusually gifted preacher, engaging blue-collar workers and university dons alike as rector from 1964 to 1985 of the medieval church of St Ebbes in Oxford. Daily Telegraph. 17 February 2013
 03 March 2013 - web link
Archbishop of Canterbury confesses to nodding off in services
THE Archbishop of Canterbury has confessed that he has a habit of falling asleep during long church services. John Bingham. Daily Telegraph 1 March 2013
 03 March 2013 - web link
Cardinal Keith O'Brien admits and apologises for sexual misconduct
UK Catholic leader who was forced to resign early by the pope admits in statement that his sexual conduct 'fell below standards' Severin Carrell. Guardian. 3 March 2013
 02 March 2013 - web link
D day for Bradford diocese
A decision day which could see Bradford losing its status as a Church of England diocese is getting closer as synod members get ready to take part in a key vote on Saturday (2 March). Bradford Telegraph and Argus, 1 March 2013
 01 March 2013 - web link
Police chaplain 'forced out after criticising gay marriage'
A police chaplain says he was forced out of his post after criticising the Governments plans for gay marriage on his personal website, MPs have been told. John Bingham. Daily Telegraph. 1 March 2013
 01 March 2013 - web link
Conflict, not unanimity, is natural, conference told
THE Archbishop of Canterbury joined more than 220 delegates, including diocesan secretaries, bishops, other clerics, and members of a number of Churches, at a three-day conference, "Faith in Conflict", in Coventry Cathedral this week. Gavin Drake. ChurchTimes. 1 March 2013
 01 March 2013 - web link
Archbishop compares C of E to shouting family
THE Archbishop of Canterbury has warned that he has "no magic wand", and that there is "no silver bullet" to resolve the conflicts in the Church of England or the Anglican Communion. Gavin Drake. Church Times. 1 March 2013
 01 March 2013 - web link
Archbishop of Canterbury announces new Chaplain
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is delighted to announce the appointment of the Reverend Dr Jo Bailey Wells as his new Chaplain, based at Lambeth Palace. Her primary focus will be for the spiritual life at Lambeth Palace and for supporting the Archbishop's pastoral and liturgical ministry. Archbishop of Canterbury's website. 28 February 2013

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Church of England sex abuse investigation into Manchester Cathedral Dean Robert Waddington expected to overlap with police inquiry at Chetham's School of Music

The Church of England inquiry into alleged child sex abuse by former Dean of Manchester Cathedral Robert Waddington is expected to crossover with the police inquiry into historical sexual abuse at Chetham's School of Music after it has emerged that Waddington was a governor at the school between 1984 and 1993. Independent 14 May 2013
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A former Church of England archbishop has denied claims that he covered up allegations of child abuse against a senior clergyman, which were revealed in Friday's Times newspaper. AFT 10 May 2013
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The meaning of kephale in scripture posted by djr

Phil I've just added (or tried to add at least) a reply to your question on the "Church in all its fullness" thread.  It seemed to fit better there, since it has to do with "ring" structures.  I've had a look at the Ephesians passage, and managed to convi...

Women Bishops: Church in all its Fullness posted by djr

This is really a reply to Phil Almond's latest on the kephale thread, but it's an oblique reply, and probably fits better here.  I was thinking about the Ephesians 5:21-33 passage, and wondering whether this, also, might have the "tree-ring" / nested structure.  I don&...

The Atonement: East and/or West? posted by Bowman

Villagers acquainted with the debates surrounding Tom Wright's readings of St Paul may be puzzled by the quotations from Luther and Calvin just below. As Wright reads St Paul, union with Christ entails both "vertical" forgiveness of sin and "horizontal" acceptance into the...

 

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Rowan Williams: the Canterbury Years
by John Martin

John Martin reviews Andrew Goddard's timely memoire of the Archiepiscopate of Rowan Williams

Men and Women in Marriage: Study or Ignore?
by Andrew Goddard

Andrew Goddard offers a positive assessment of the recent FAOC document

The Church of England and the Funeral of Baroness Thatcher
by Jonathan Chaplin

A comment on the most controversial funeral of the century.......