Monthly Archives: June 2011

GENEVA: Christian bodies agree on code of conduct for evangelizing By John Zarocostas, Ecumenical News International June 29, 2011 Three organizations, representing about 90 percent of world Christianity, launched on June 28 a global code of conduct for proselytizing in … Continue reading →

Women and Authority—what does Scripture say? by Ian Paul Originally published in Church of England Newspaper on 9th June 2011.   The discussion about women and ministry in the Church of England has continued to be fascinating, challenging and frustrating … Continue reading →

For poorer: cost of church weddings to rise 50pc The cost of marrying in a local parish church is set to soar by almost 50 per cent. Despite falling weekly congregations, weddings have proved a welcome source of income to … Continue reading →

So, explain again just what the Church of England is up to in America? This note from the Archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America’s State of the Church address: “It is also a privilege to welcome Fr. Thomas Seville, … Continue reading →

C of E sends observer to ACNA? According to the remarks of the Archbishop and Primate of the Anglican Church in North America, Robert Duncan, speaking on 21 June: “Our global commitments remain strong and we continue to be seen … Continue reading →

New Anglican Mission Society announced June 23, 2011 The Anglican Mission in England (AMIE) held its inaugural event on Wednesday June 22 during an evangelical ministers’ conference in central London. AMIE has been established as a society within the Church … Continue reading →

Zimbabwe Anglicans not allowed to celebrate at African saint’s shrine. New Facebook page established where Anglicans/Episcopalians can express their solidarity with Zimbabwe’s Anglicans By ACNS staff For the second year running, Anglicans in Zimbabwe have been forced to find another … Continue reading →

The Tablet had an article last week by Francis Davis entitled Players in the public square. Catholic bishops are often overshadowed in the national debate by their Anglican counterparts, as shown in the furore caused by the Archbishop of Canterbury’s critique of the Coalition Government … Continue reading →

Trevor Phillips wades into debate on religion in modern society Trevor Phillips, chairman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, has made a wide-ranging intervention into the growing debate on the place of religion in modern society. Trevor Phillips, Chairman … Continue reading →

By Kaye Wiggins, Third Sector Online, 21 June 2011 Catholic Care Alison McKenna of the charity tribunal rules that the charity has not identified any errors of law in the decision not to allow it to discriminate against same-sex adoption … Continue reading →