Media Centre News List

Archbishop of Canterbury interview on Climate Change

28 March 2006

The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of the dangers of complacency over the issue of climate change, challenging everyone to play their part in the solution.

New Chairman for Urban Bishops’ Panel

28 March 2006

The Rt Revd Stephen Lowe, Bishop of Hulme, has succeeded the Rt Revd Tim Stevens, Bishop of Leicester, as Chairman of the Urban Bishops Panel.

Church’s small investment in little people brings big returns

24 March 2006

Churches welcome VAT scheme extension and expansion

22 March 2006

The Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham, the Rt Revd George Cassidy, who is also Chairman of the Churches Main Committee, warmly welcomed Gordon Brown’s announcement to substantially expand the scope of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme and extend its operation for a further three years until 2010-11.

Head of BBC Religion and Ethics departure

21 March 2006

The Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Revd Nigel McCulloch, responding to the news that Alan Bookbinder is to step down as Head of Religion and Ethics at the BBC said:

BBC TV ‘Watchdog’ programme, March 14, 2006

14 March 2006

Sale of Octavia Hill Properties, London Statement from the Church Commissioners

Poll shows widespread support for Church Schools as figures indicate continuing success for students

14 March 2006

Seven out of ten people believe that Church of England schools play a positive role in educating the nation’s children, according to a poll by researchers ORB released today to coincide with a major conference on Church schools.

Church Schools: a National Vision

14 March 2006

The Archbishop of Canterbury's speech to the Church Schools: Faith in the Future Conference, Westminster, 11th March 2006

Common Worship: Daily Prayer is best-selling liturgical book after the Bible

09 March 2006

Daily Prayer, part of the Common Worship series, was the top liturgical book in the UK in 2005 and came within the year’s top fifteen biggest selling religious books.

Caterpillar: Ethical Investment Advisory Group confirms earlier decision (1)

07 March 2006

The Church of England’s Ethical Investment Advisory Group, after careful consideration at a specially convened meeting to discuss Caterpillar Inc – the US-based manufacturer of construction and mining equipment – has unanimously reaffirmed its previous decision, taken in September 2005.