An unexpected, but very pleasant, surprise for ten members of Lyon Anglican Church who visited Israel recently was an invitation to dinner with young people from Kids4Peace, a Jerusalem based organisation which attempts to break down the barriers of fear and mistrust between Christians, Muslims and Jews.
From the Diocese in Europe
The Rt Rev Dr Geoffrey Rowell, Bishop of Gibraltar in Europe, is to retire before the end of this year. Bishop Geoffrey, who is 70, will leave office on 8 November 2013 and says The Friends of the Diocese service on October 23rd will he his formal farewell to the Diocese, followed on All Saints Day by a farewell visit to the Cathedral in Gibraltar, where he was enthroned as Bishop 12 years ago.
[Diocese in Europe]The memoirs of a formal naval Chaplain who rose to become Chaplain of the Fleet who went on to become an Assistant Bishop in the Diocese in Europe have been published.
[Diocese in Europe] Rev Andrew Gready has been welcomed as Chaplain at The Hague in The Netherlands with a formal service of Licensing and Institution.
From the Diocese of Europe
David Phillips writes; “Holy Cross church in Palermo opened its doors to visitors for a well attended art exhibit for five days in Christmastide to celebrate the Incarnation.
From the Diocese of Europe
It could be every Vicar’s nightmare – the visiting worshipper who comes armed with a pen and notepad then reviews the service online afterwards.
From the Diocese of Europe
There are just 3 weeks left for nominations to be made for the new sessions of Diocesan Synod which will run for 3 years from 2013-2015.
Religion - En tant qu'évêque épiscopalien (anglican) en Europe, basé à la Cathédrale de la Sainte Trinité, avenue George V à Paris, j'entends dire régulièrement un mensonge sur notre église. On le lit même dans les médias : Henry VIII d'Angleterre a créé une église pour divorcer.
Plans to bring the Diocese in Europe into line with the other 43 dioceses of the Church of England with regard to its Diocesan Synod and decision making have moved another step forward with the Draft Measure for Europe being given Final Approval after a debate on Saturday afternoon (7 July 2012) during the General Synod sessions in York University.
Visitors to Europe often think that because the Diocese in Europe was formed in 1980 we are a collection of new churches.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex – Prince Edward and Sophie visited the Mediterranean Mission To Seafarers in Gibraltar on 12th June as part of Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
St Peter’s Day is traditionally celebrated on Friday 29 June and during the two following days the Petertide ordinations will be taking place in the Diocese.
[UKPA] Westminster Abbey choir is to make history this week by singing at the Vatican just under two years after performing for Pope Benedict XVI on his visit to Britain.
The Archbishop of Canterbury will pray together with Pope Benedict XVI in a rare gesture of unity on Saturday despite simmering resentment over the Catholic Church's move to recruit Anglicans.
"Parliament voted yesterday to recognise 32 churches, rather than the 14 acknowledged in the law passed on December 30. Opposition MPs did not take part in the voting procedure.
The Rt Rev Pierre W. Whalon, bishop in charge of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, announces the appointment of the Rt Rev Peter James Lee as interim dean of the American Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Paris.
By Jonathan Luxmoore, ENInews
Warsaw, Poland--Europe's churches can withstand secularization and make progress in mission work if they pool resources and co-operate more closely, according to a top ecumenist.
By MTI, politics.hu
A further eight to ten religious organisations could apply for official church status during parliament’s autumn session, state secretary in charge of church issues Laszlo Szaszfalvi told MTI on Saturday.
By ACNS staff
The Synod of the Church of England's Diocese of Europe has voted to adopt the Anglican Communion Covenant.
By Katie Foot
It started with a deafening drum roll “earthquake” and ended in joyful songs of praise. “Psalms for Haiti”, held in Geneva’s old town cathedral (Protestant) this 30 October, led more than 400 people in a meaningful exploration of past devastation, present recovery and future hope.
