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- Space suits, meteorite fragments and a giant sculpture of the moon are to be displayed in one of the Church of England’s ancient cathedrals as part of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. A lit art installation, Museum of the Moon, by artist Luke Jerram, with detailed NASA imagery of the...Cathedrals to mark moon landing anniversary
- A sculpture dedicated to victims of knife crime has been temporarily installed at Coventry Cathedral for this month (April). The 27ft (8m) Knife Angel sculpture is made from 100,000 blades handed into police across the country. (see it at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-47569093) Messages from families of the victims of knife crime have been engraved on the sculpture’s...Knife Angel sculpture installed at Coventry Cathedral
- Thousands of children are being put at risk as funding for crisis support continues to be scaled back, The Children’s Society has warned. The charity said parents were struggling to meet the cost of basics like food, clothing and heating following cuts to welfare schemes that provide help in the form of shopping vouchers, electricity...Funding cuts putting children at risk, says charity
- The Church of England’s Ministry Division has appointed Carrie Myers, former Head of Volunteering for the MS Society, and a Reader in the Church of England, to lead its efforts to renew and encourage all forms of lay ministry across the country. Promoting lay ministries is a major component of Renewal and Reform, the Church’s...Church of England appoints champion for lay ministries
- Recent changes made by Parliament to allow for mothers’ names to be included on marriage certificates have been welcomed by the Bishop of St Albans together with Dame Caroline Spelman MP. Royal Assent was recently received to the Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc) Act following a Private Member’s Bill. Dr Alan Smith, together...Bishop and MP welcome marriage registration changes by Parliament
- Following the Royal College of Physicians’ announcement of the adoption of a ‘neutral’ position on assisted dying, the Bishop of Carlisle, James Newcome, said: “We welcome the President’s assurances that the RCP will not be focusing on assisted dying, instead continuing to champion high-quality palliative care services, an emphasis that the Church of England shares...Response to Royal College of Physicians announcement on assisted dying
- The Church of England’s lead Bishop for Education has backed calls for a comprehensive Rural Strategy, following the publication of a new study. The report, recently published by the Rural Services Network, calls for action by the Government, citing concerns that the UK’s exit from the EU could serve to compound existing rural challenges. The...Bishop backs call for rural strategy
- Events have been taking place this Spring to mark a quarter of a century of women’s ordination to the priesthood in the Church of England. The first group of women were ordained priests on Saturday 12 March 1994, in Bristol Cathedral. Following a recent celebration at Lambeth Palace attended by the Archbishop of Canterbury, services have...Celebrations mark 25 years of women’s ordination to the priesthood
- Following publication by the Committee of Advertising Practice of new standards protecting children from irresponsible gambling advertisements, The Bishop of St Albans, The Rt Revd Dr Alan Smith, said: “While I welcome the proposals, these new standards are, in fact, another lost opportunity in the fight against problem gambling. “With little consequences for companies flouting...New standards on gambling advertisements
- Church leaders give blessing to plastic-free faith Easter Egg General Synod backs plans to mobilise one million worshippers New code of practice on ecumenical cooperation approved General Synod backs drive to create new churches on estates Church of England commits to next generation evangelism Call for long view on ‘Character Education and Resilience’ New standards...News (all articles) for April 2019
- The Archbishop of York and the lead Bishop for the environment have welcomed a ‘plastic free’ version of The Real Easter Egg. Out of the 80 million eggs sold in the UK every year The Real Easter Egg is the only one which includes a 24 page copy of the Easter story in the box, is...Church leaders give blessing to plastic-free faith Easter Egg
- Plans to encourage the Church of England’s one million regular worshippers to be more confident in spreading the Christian message in their everyday lives were given the backing of the General Synod in February. Members of the General Synod welcomed the Church of England’s campaign Motivating the Million, which is aimed at helping congregations in...General Synod backs plans to mobilise one million worshippers