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The cathedrals of the Church of England attracted a record number of tourists and visitors last year, new figures showed yesterday.

Steve Doughty for Daily Mail. 26 November 2019

Many years ago my father-in-law passed on some advice to me “When you speak about your faith, you should always mention the ‘J-word’. Never be afraid to talk about Jesus.” I remember later sharing this with someone at the church where my work was based. While we were speaking, someone else overheard me talking about ‘the J-word’ and joined us and said “I couldn’t agree more…justice is so important”.

Jon Kuhrt. Grace&Truth blog. 20 November 2019

Anglican women have been selected as the Anglican Communion’s delegation to the 64th annual meeting of the UNCSW, to be held in 2020.

The new bishop of Dover, Rose Hudson-Wilkin, is a child of the Windrush generation. She speaks out about racism, inequality … and compassion

Harriet Sherwood. Guardian. 23 November 2019

Passers-by may be surprised to see some of our most prominent public buildings turn red next Wednesday. This is to support a campaign by the charity Aid to the Church in Need, which highlights the suffering of those worldwide who are suffering for their faith, especially Christians.

Michael Nazior-Ali. The Telegraph. 23 November 2019

Charity and church posters are being torn down by almost half of councils nationwide in a heavy-handed clampdown.

Jonathan Bucks for the Mail on Sunday. 24 November 2019

The book is meant not just for students getting an introduction to the New Testament, but for any Christian feeling stuck reading Scripture, said Wright. As if the book’s nearly 1,000 pages aren’t enough, there’s also a workbook and a series of lectures — available online or on DVD — filmed in such locations as Jerusalem and Rome. 

Emily McFarlan Miller. Religion News Service. 21 November 2019

The former King’s College Director of Music died peacefully in his hometown of York during the night of 22 November.

Rosie Pentreath. Classic FM. 23 November 2019

On 22 November, the Church of England issued the following Press Release which announces the appointment of safeguarding consultant Jane Humphreys as the independent reviewer into its handling of the allegations relating to the late Revd Trevor Devamanikkam.

David Pocklington, "CofE reviews Trevor Devamanikkam case" in Law & Religion UK, 23 November 2019

New safeguarding guidance has been published for churches working with refugees and asylum seekers after 39 migrants were found dead inside a lorry in Essex last month.

Christian Today. 21 November 2019

The Anglican Communion Office is supporting an international campaign against gender-based violence, which starts next week.

Anglican leaders in England, Scotland and Wales have issued appeals to voters and politicians to stand for truth during general election.

A battle over control of an Anglican college is continuing after new legal moves by Pakistan's government to nationalise schools and colleges.

Members of the Anglican Indigenous Network have called for a greater voice for indigenous Anglicans in the work of the Anglican Communion.

Budding young artists from the Scottish Episcopal Church have expressed their concerns and dreams with a mural outside a church.

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Document acknowledges Christians’ part in persecution of Jewish people over centuries

Harriet Sherwood. Guardian. 21 November 2019

A Q & A with Dr Richard Harvey from Jews for Jesus on the Church of England's apology for centuries of Christian anti-semitism and the topic of evangelism.

Cara Bentley. Premier. 21 November 2019