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How a dying bishop said farewell to his diocese Helping people caught in crisis in the Middle East Not forgetting Ukraine… Christian Aid Week 10th to 16th May Archbishop of Canterbury to visit West Africa The Nation’s favourite churches, and favourite stained-glass window ** Editor:  How would you feel if your doctor told you that...

 The Bishop of Guildford, the Rt Revd Andrew Watson, was diagnosed with aggressive and untreatable cancer of the pancreas on 10th February this year. After he was told that he had less than a month to live, Bishop Andrew wrote a letter to his diocese, to say goodbye and to reassure them.  He wrote: “Only...

At Pentecost, we think back to that morning in Jerusalem when the Church was born. So this month, as we celebrate Pentecost, it is good to know that many Christian agencies are working hard out there in the Middle East now, to help the suffering people of Gaza, Lebanon, Israel, the West Bank…. Not to...

The crisis in the Middle East has distracted world attention from Ukraine. But the country is still at war, and its people are still needing help. Numerous Christian relief agencies are active now in Ukraine and its neighbouring countries, providing emergency aid to those affected by the ongoing conflict. If you would like to send...

It’s that time of year again – when Christians across the country raise funds for Christian Aid’s programmes, which help those suffering poverty and injustice worldwide. Since 1957, Christian Aid Week has brought faith and action together to help families survive poverty and violence, and communities rebuild after crisis. It says: “This is all thanks...

This summer, from 26th July to 8th August, Archbishop Mullaly will visit the Anglican Church of the Province of West Africa “to strengthen the ties between the See of Canterbury and the Province”. Archbishop Mullally will visit Ghana and Cameroon at the invitation of Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith, the Bishop of Asante-Mampong and Primate of...

The East Window in Carlisle Cathedral has been declared the nation’s favourite stained-glass window (in a recent survey by the Association of English Cathedrals). As our favourite church, there is no one clear winner, but the following 10 churches consistently high as among the most loved in the country, according to data from the National...

General Synod Roundup Loving people in later life Could stained glass have a role in modern-day mission? CAP turns 30, and looks back on tens of thousands of people freed from debt Sudan war – 15th April to mark third anniversary The London Marathon – 26th April ** General Synod Roundup In February, General Synod...

In February, General Synod met in London for its usual five-day group of sessions. Here are some of the highlights: Synod on Monday 9th February The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, welcomed the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, paying tribute to her long ministry in nursing and public service. Synod greeted Archbishop Sarah with...

Nearly one in five people in England are aged 65 and over, with more than a quarter of the population expected to be above 65 by 2065. These figures illustrate why UK churches need to keep a focus on outreach to older people. To ignore them is to miss out on a major mission opportunity....

Millions of people visit cathedrals and historic churches in the UK and around the world every year. St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey are among London’s most popular tourist attractions. In many English cities, it’s the cathedral that tops the TripAdvisor list for ratings and reviews. Local churches that remain open through the week often...