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A new series of videos based on Paul’s letter to the Philippians will be released next March as part of an updated version of a popular discipleship programme. Discipleship Explored was first launched 10 years ago as a follow-up to the Christianity Explored – the evangelism programme that was started by All Souls’ Church in Langham Place, London, and which is now used in more than 100 countries and translated into 50 languages.

ACNS. 30 October 2017

Representatives from 197 countries are preparing to travel to the German city of Bonn for the 23rd meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP23) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Ahead of next week’s meeting, the Revd Canon Dr Jeff Golliher, programme director for the environment and sustainable communities at the Anglican Communion Office at the UN in New York, offers his thoughts.

ACNS. 30 October 2017

With Joy to the World, last year’s national Christmas campaign, winning gold this week at Communicate Magazine's Digital Impact Awards, we’re excited to be updating churches and congregations across the country with this year’s #GodWithUs campaign.

Church of England Facebook. 20 October 2017

The Church of England is training aspiring school leaders across the country, so their schools can educate children for full and flourishing lives. Christian values are the foundation of how the Church is doing this, says Emma Trenier, Head of Programmes for the Foundation for Educational Leadership. Church of England Facebook 26 October 2017

With Halloween spending in Britain expected to reach £320m this year, churches are offering trick or treaters a lighter alternative to ghosts and monsters

Jamie Doward. Guardian 29 October 2017

This week in the House of Lords bishops spoke in debates on the liberation of Raqqa, intergenerational fairness, Rohingya refuges, air and water pollution and the Political Activity (Funding and Expenditure) Bill. They asked questions about automatically increasing credit card limits, animal welfare, counter terrorism, private renters with budgetary problems. The Second Church Estates Commissioner hosted a debate in on teaching English to refugees and spoke in a debate about modern slavery highlighting the work of The Clewer Initiative, Dame Caroline also answered questions in the House of Commons on income inequality, the Heritage Lottery Fund, clergy vocations, the oppression of Christians overseas and same-sex marriage.

Church of England in Parliament. 27 October 2017

You might have heard the story about the German friar who nailed 95 provocative statements to a church door a long time ago, triggering something we now call the Reformation.

Justin Welby. Evening Standard. 27 October 2017

GQ’s arch interrogator Alastair Campbell finally does God, as he meets the man leading the Church of England, Justin Welby, to discuss the Queen's death, gay sex and battling depression.

You Tube Video. 26 October 2017

Oddly, the less people know about something the harder it is to tell them about it.  Francis Spufford. Christian Century. 2 October 2017

The best place to consider what is going on in the UK is somewhere away from the UK. Look through a different lens and listen through distant ears.

Bishop Nick Baines blog. 26 October 2017

The Bishop of Egypt with North Africa and the Horn of Africa, Dr Mouneer Anis, reflects on the growth of the Church in Ethiopia, following a visit to the region

Bishop Mouneer. ACNS. 27 October 2017

His modesty and humility have made him a popular figure around the world. But inside the church, his reforms have infuriated conservatives and sparked a revolt.

Andrew Brown. Guardian. 27 October 2017

Last week’s motion passed by Hereford diocesan synod was a classic example of salami tactics

Ian Paul. Psephizo blog. 24 October 2017

Even Church of England bishops have to be vetted for potentially extremist views, according to a top headmaster frustrated by 'stifling' health and safety rules.

Christian Today. 23 October 2017

The Church of England is pleased to announce the appointment of Tashi Lassalle as Director of Communications.

Church of England website. 24 October 2017

18 potential readers (who speak 17 languages between them) begin discernment process in Doha, Qatar.

ACNS 23 October 2017

Donation boxes accepting money via contactless bank cards are to be trialed at a dozen Church of England cathedrals in an attempt to boost giving.

Alex Williams. Premier. 22 October 2017

Poor are driven further into debt by universal credit’s 42-day rule. The Archbishop writes in the Sunday Times today (22 October 2017)...

Archbishop of York. Sunday Times (on ABY's website) 22 October 2017

Following the passing of a resolution at the Diocesan Synod in Hereford, a spokesperson for the Church of England said: "We are aware of the resolution passed by Hereford Diocesan Synod calling for the General Synod to debate a motion on services of prayer and dedication for same-sex couples. "The diocesan synod's decision does not change the teaching or practice of the Church of England, whether in Hereford or anywhere else in the Church.

Church of England website. 21 Octoebr 2017

In this extract from his book, LORD EAMES recounts how the 1987 IRA bombing led him to ponder a recurring question of the Troubles:

Robin Eames. Newsletter. 21 October 2017