2019 news archive

  1. Phil Potter

    Archbishops thank Phil Potter for his leadership of Fresh Expressions

    14/03/2019

    The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have thanked the Revd Canon Phil Potter for his important work as Archbishops' Missioner and Fresh Expressions Team Leader. 

    1 min read
  2. The first recipients of a new set of non-academic awards for outstanding service to the church were recognised in a ceremony at Lambeth Palace yesterday.

    Archbishop of Canterbury calls for sensitivity and dialogue in evangelism to other faiths

    13/03/2019

    Archbishop Justin Welby gave the annual Deo Gloria Trust lecture at Lambeth Palace on the topic, "Good news for everyone? Evangelism and other faiths'

    3 min read
  3. Women priests group shot

    Lambeth Palace holds service celebrating 25 years of female priests in the Church of England

    01/03/2019

    The service will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 at 8:10am on Sunday 3rd March. 

    3 min read
  4. Synod P Crop

    Archbishop of Canterbury's opens General Synod 'State of the Nation' debate

    23/02/2019

    The Archbishop of Canterbury's opening speech at his General Synod motion today asking for prayer and commitment to the poor and marginalised.

    8 min read
  5. ABC Synod Edit

    Archbishop of Canterbury's presidential address to General Synod

    20/02/2019

    Read the Archbishop's presidential address to General Synod in London. 

    9 min read
  6. Lambeth external Alex Baker

    Statement from Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby

    24/01/2019

    Statement by Archbishop Justin Welby regarding the handling of the original allegation against Bishop George Bell. 

    3 min read
  7. Justin Welby and Methodist leaders

    Archbishop Justin Welby and Methodist leaders urge end to anger and vitriol in public debate

    10/01/2019

    Archbishop Justin and the President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference have issued a joint statement calling for an end to anger and vitriol in public discourse. 

    1 min read
  8. Justin Welby at the World Council of Churches in Geneva

    Archbishop Justin raises concern for Kent in event of 'no-deal' Brexit

    08/01/2019

    The Archbishop of Canterbury has expressed concerns for the communities of Kent in the event of a 'no-deal' Brexit.

     

    3 min read
  9. Justin Welby New Year Message

    The Archbishop of Canterbury's New Year Message 2019

    01/01/2019

    Read and watch the Archbishop of Canterbury's BBC New Year Message. 

    2 min read