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8 Feb 2020

Bishop Robert: "The mission of the Church across our diocese is to serve the peoples of Europe"

Bishop Robert has reaffirmed our Diocesan mission is to serve the peoples of Europe, as the UK leaves the EU. Brexit day on 31 January was marked by services and events in the Diocese, including in Brussels and Luxembourg.

7 Feb 2020

Gibraltar Archdeaconry Synod 2020

The Gibraltar Archdeaconry Synod 2020 gathered in Spain (27-31 January). The theme for the Synod was “Caring for Creation,” which was carried through worship, preaching, keynote address, Bible study and plenary sessions. 

31 Jan 2020

Confirmations at Christ Church, Lausanne

A duo of bishops ... and a football shirt!  Read on for the story of Confirmations earlier this month at Christ Church, Lausanne.  

31 Jan 2020

The European Parliament's solemn commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz

The Revd Canon Jack McDonald shares his experience of attending the EP's solemn commemoration this week.

31 Jan 2020

Diocese features in Netherlands TV Brexit coverage

The Diocese has featured in the Brexit coverage of the Netherlands TV channel NOS (BBC equivalent).  Its main evening current affairs programme “Nieuwsuur” on 29 January followed the European Parliament’s approval of the Withdrawal Agreement earlier that day.  

30 Jan 2020

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in Lugano

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity this year opened in great style in Lugano, Switzerland. The occasion also celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the founding of the Comunità di Lavoro delle Chiese cristiane nel Canon Ticino (Ecumenical body of the Canton of Tessin).

 

23 Jan 2020

Anglicans in France join televised ecumenical service

Anglicans in France marked the beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with a televised ecumenical service in Bordeaux, as the culmination of a Sunday morning broadcast exploring the importance and significance of the symbols of bread and wine in various Christian churches.  

11 Jan 2020

Introducing a Diocesan Rule of Life

A Rule of Life can be a valuable aid to shaping and structuring the life of Christians, enabling us to walk more closely with Christ.  Our Diocesan prayer diary over Christmas (on 29 December) asked for  prayers to disseminate and embed a Diocesan Rule of Life during 2020.