‘For richer for poorer’ most wanted by brides and grooms to be - Church trials ‘wedding workshop’ approach to new marriage mobility
27 August 2008
Couples preparing for their wedding day want the vows to be at the heart of their planning more than anything else – according to new research by the Archbishops’ Council’s Weddings Project. Extensive research among newly weds – published in this week’s Church Times – also reveals 9 out of 10 rated their church wedding experience as good to excellent.
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Don't Stop at the Lights: Church plan for a year of action on tackling climate change
25 August 2008
A new guide from the Church of England offers church leaders a template for a year-long programme of practical action to reduce their congregations' carbon footprints, as energy prices head upwards.
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Church welcomes tenth annual increase in GCSE Religious Education entrants with special prayers for those considering options
21 August 2008
Religious Education has grown in popularity among GCSE students again this year.
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Five years of growth underlines top marks for Religious Studies A-Level
14 August 2008
Today's publication of A-level results marks the fifth year in a row that the number of students taking Religious Studies A-level has risen, with an increase of 5.9 per cent since 2007.
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Lambeth Conference: Funding (1)
11 August 2008
The Board of Governors of the Church Commissioners, and the Archbishops' Council of the Church of England have both met within the past few days to discuss an approach from the Lambeth Conference Company for financial help.
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Special prayer for fair play marks opening of 2008 Beijing Olympics
08 August 2008
The Church of England has published a new prayer on its website at www.cofe.anglican.org/prayers to mark the opening of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
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