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- Bangor’s historic Bible Gardens are undergoing a significant transformation as part of the city’s 1500th anniversary celebrations, with preparatory work already underway. Located next to Saint Deiniol’s Cathedral, the Bible Garden is being reimagined in collaboration with Bangor City Council and the Cathedral. Originally established in 1961 by Dr. Tatham Whitehead, then Professor of Botany at...Restoration of Bangor’s Bible Gardens
- The Church Commissioners for England has agreed a fresh lease with Butterfly Conservation at Magdalen Hill Down, a nature reserve on the edge of Winchester in the South Downs National Park. For more than three decades, the Church Commissioners for England has supported Butterfly Conservation’s efforts to boost butterfly species in this, England’s newest national...Church Commissioners for England gives wings to butterfly conservation efforts
- The House of Bishops has issued a formal response to the Independent Reviewer’s report on the submission from WATCH (Women and the Church), regarding the appointment of diocesan bishops who do not ordain women as priests. The House reaffirmed that “the flourishing of women as priests and bishops is integral to the outworking of the Declaration and...House of Bishops responds to Independent Reviewer’s report
- ‘Assisted Dying’ Bill fails to protect the vulnerable, Bishop of London warns Response to Welfare Reform announcements Taking action on climate change ‘right thing to do’ – Bishop of Norwich First bishops for racial justice appointed Bishop Martyn calls for intercultural approach to LLF divisions in new book Archbishop of York leads fifth anniversary of...News (all stories) for May 2025
- The Bishop of London has warned of the ‘serious risk’ that people would opt for ‘assisted dying’ because they felt they were a burden. She said the risks of this happening would be multiplied by the pressures on the NHS and social care – if the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill comes into...‘Assisted Dying’ Bill fails to protect the vulnerable, Bishop of London warns
- Following the government’s recent welfare reform announcements, The Archbishop of York, The Rt Revd Martyn Snow, and Canon Alice Kemp have each expressed their views on the potential impact of the proposals. Archbishop Stephen acknowledged the fiscal challenges faced by the government but emphasised the importance of addressing the underlying causes of ill health and...Response to Welfare Reform announcements
- Acting to prevent global warming and biodiversity loss is the ‘right thing to do’ and a sign of Christian compassion for those who are suffering as a result of the climate crisis, the Church of England’s lead bishop for the environment said recently. Bishop Graham Usher, the Bishop of Norwich, has thanked parishes for their...Taking action on climate change is the ‘right thing to do’ – Bishop of Norwich
- The Bishop of Kirkstall, Arun Arora, and the Bishop of Croydon, Rosemarie Mallett, have been appointed by the Archbishop of York and the Bishop of London as joint lead bishops for the Church of England on racial justice. Their role will involve acting as advocates on racial justice throughout the Church of England, including promoting...First bishops for racial justice appointed
- Martyn Snow, the Bishop of Leicester and lead bishop for the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process, has released a new book, entitled ‘Can We Imagine a Future Together? Intercultural lessons for Living in Love and Faith’*. In the book, Bishop Martyn says: “Despite the great depths in our disagreements over Living in Love...Bishop Martyn calls for intercultural approach to LLF divisions in new book
- The Rt Revd Dr Shaw Paterson, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, has said that people are the “greatest resource” society has. But he lamented that it is too easy to get caught up in difficulties and problems and focus too much on “what divides us rather than what we have...People are our greatest resource, Moderator tells Scottish Parliament
- The Church of England’s National Online Service has recently marked its fifth anniversary, with a special service led by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell. Since its launch during the first COVID lockdown, the service has become a key lifeline for many worshippers, especially those unable to attend church buildings due to illness, remote living, or other circumstances....Archbishop of York leads fifth anniversary of National Online Service
- St David’s Church in Loughor has become the 75th Gold Eco Church in England and Wales. The award was given by the Christian conservation charity A Rocha UK, and reflects St David’s commitment to put creation care at the heart of its mission. While there are more than 8,000 registered churches with Eco Church, St David’s...St David’s Church becomes a Gold Eco Church