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18 Jun 2012

Fellowship, Faith And Affirming Ministry

The Readers and Readers-in-Training from the Diocese in Europe who attended a weekend conference – the first of its kind in the diocese say it exceeded all their expectations The event, in Cologne, followed Diocesan Synod and was in the same location.

16 Jun 2012

An Aid To Digestion – Diocesan Synod Digest

The Diocesan Synod finished in Cologne on Friday 15 June after a week of learning, sharing, worshipping together and expressing concern for the crisis in the Eurozone.

15 Jun 2012

Readers Help To Make A Piece Of Diocesan History

Forty nine Readers and Reader-in-Training are helping to make history in the Diocese in Europe this weekend (15 – 17 June 2012) by sharing in their first ever conference, aimed at sharing experiences and building their skills and understanding of their unique ministry.

14 Jun 2012

The Word From The Streets - Synod European Crisis Debate

“A Greek tragedy is being played out on the streets of Athens and far beyond” says Canon Malcolm Bradshaw, Priest in Charge of St Paul´s Anglican church in the city.

14 Jun 2012

Jubilation Continues In Finland, Belgium And Spain

As the Queen´s Golden Jubilee celebrations continue around the diocese, an outbreak of typically British weather meant that a planned Garden Party in Helsinki had to be abandoned.

13 Jun 2012

Safeguarding Vulnerable People In Our Churches

A new robust policy aimed at making sure children and vulnerable adults in churches around Europe are safe – and that congregations care for victims of abuse as well as penitent abusers has been introduced at the Diocesan Synod in Cologne today, Wednesday 13 June.

13 Jun 2012

Some Ten Euro Notes Are Larger Than Others

“Isn´t it strange how big a 10 Euro note seems when  we are about to put it into the offering but  how small it becomes when we take it to the supermarket” is one of the challenges offered to church delegates at the Diocesan Synod by Canon Mel Smith.

12 Jun 2012

Two New "acting Archdeacons" Commissioned

Bishop Geoffrey formally commissioned two new Archdeacons, during a service at the Diocesan Synod, although their role will be in an "Acting" capacity until a new system of full time Archdeacons is introduced in the next two to three years.