Jennifer Gold

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• Aug 7, 2008

  Anglican Head Compared 'Faithful' Gay Relationships to Marriage

  The spotlight is back on Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams today after letters emerged in which the spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion says gay relationships could "reflect the love of God" in a way comparable to marriage, according to media reports.

• Jul 27, 2008

  Lutherans Expect Stronger Ties with Anglicans After Women Bishops Vote

  The general secretary of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) says the Church of England's decision to reaffirm its support for women bishops had immediately opened the way for stronger ecumenical ties between Lutheran and Anglican churches.

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  Jul 8, 2008

  Church of England Confirms Support for Women Bishops

  After lengthy debate, the Church of England\'s General Synod voted on Monday to confirm its support for the ordination of women as bishops without offering much in the way of safeguards for objectors.

• Jul 7, 2008

  Anglicans Eye Tense Debate on Women Bishops

  Anglicans are anticipating a tense debate on the consecration of women bishops at the Church of England\'s General Synod on Monday.

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  Jul 1, 2008

  Anglican Head Sees Risks in Conservative Proposals

  In a plea for unity, the Archbishop of Canterbury has told conservative Anglicans establishing a separate fellowship within the Anglican Communion to \"think very carefully about the risks entailed.\"

• Jun 16, 2008

  Gov't Needs Christians to Help Counter Extremism, Bishop Says

  The Bishop of Rochester has attacked the “mess” of multiculturalism and urged the government to utilize the United Kingdom's millions of Christians in building community cohesion.

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  Jun 4, 2008

  Churches Pray for Peace, End to 'Double Standards' in Middle East

  Churches around the world are praying for a solution to the Middle East conflict as they kick off a week of action for peace in Israel and Palestine on Wednesday.

• May 29, 2008

  Bishop Fears Radical Islam Will Fill 'Moral Vacuum' in Britain

  A senior Church of England bishop claims the erosion of Christianity in Britain is leaving the country with a “moral vacuum” that radical Islam is ready to fill.

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  Apr 16, 2008

  Salvation Army: Needs of Kenyan Refugees Still Great

  Media interest may have waned but the needs facing many of the Kenyan refugees who fled to Uganda to escape post-election violence are still great, according to The Salvation Army’s International Emergency Services team.

• Apr 3, 2008

  U.K. Church Synod Member Wants to Halt Spread of Mosques

  A former magistrate and regular commentator on London’s leading Christian radio network has made a strong call in favor of halting the construction of new mosques as a way of protecting Christians freedoms in the United Kingdom.