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21 Feb 2017

LESSONS FROM THE SAINTS IN SOUTHERN FRANCE

‘Then, too, I shall be a convincing Christian only when the world sees me no more. Nothing you can see has real value.’ Ignatius (Archbishop of Antioch). This statement was the jumping-off point for a recent Saturday workshop entitled ‘The Best Things in Life are Invisible’, facilitated brilliantly by Robert Warren (Rector of Christ Church in Clermont Ferrand) and hosted by Joy & John Errey at their Pallanne home.

20 Feb 2017

A TRIO OF CLERGY WELCOMES

Three new clergy appointments have been announced during the weekend to the delight of their chaplaincies who are awaiting a new Priest: Leonard Doolan in Greater Athens, Jennifer Pridmore in Rotterdam, and Stephen Stuckes in Berne.

19 Feb 2017

SHARE IN OUR DIOCESAN INFORMATION SERVICE

News travels fast but sadly, as we are learning, fake news and “alternative truths” can travel even faster. That is why, as Christians, we stand firm for the truth – as followers of the Lord who says “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life”. In the Diocese in Europe, a small team of volunteers shares our ministry of Tweeting information every day. Now we are looking for 2 new volunteers. Can you help us?

18 Feb 2017

POPE FRANCIS TO VISIT ANGLICAN CHURCH IN ROME

Pope Francis will make a historic visit to the Church of England chaplaincy of All Saints Rome on Sunday 26th February, the first pontiff to set foot inside an Anglican church in his own diocese as the Bishop of Rome.

17 Feb 2017

CHURCH IN CRISIS? “NOT HOW IT FELT TO ME”

Bishop Robert writes after the dust has settled on this week's major debate in General Synod, reflecting on what happened from his perspective, and offering an alternative view to that which has led news headlines in recent days.

16 Feb 2017

REFLECTIONS ON A DEBATE AND VOTE IN GENERAL SYNOD

After a lengthy debate in General Synod about Marriage and Same-sex relationships with a “take note” motion which was passed by an overall majority among Bishops, Clergy and Laity. However, it was lost in the House of Clergy. The Rev'd Tuomas Mäkipää, a Member of the General Synod who is also Chair of the House of Clergy in the Diocese in Europe, has written to fellow clergy to reflect on the debate and its outcome.

15 Feb 2017

LATEST CHURCHES NEWSLETTER NOW ONLINE

Our occasional update newsletter for churches and church leaders in the diocese is now available online. If you haven't seen a copy of the newsletter, you can read the information here.

10 Feb 2017

DIOCESAN DELEGATES AT MODERN SLAVERY CONFERENCE

During a visit to Lambeth Palace some months ago, the Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew extended an invitation for a joint Anglican/Orthodox conference on modern day slavery to be hosted by the Patriarchate in Istanbul (historic Constantinople). The Diocese in Europe was honoured to receive two invitations to take part in this conference.