2016 news archive

  1. 2016 Michael Ramsey Prize for theological writing

    John Swinton's Dementia: Living in the Memories of God wins Michael Ramsey Prize

    28/08/2016

    The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, today awarded the 2016 Michael Ramsey Prize for theological writing to Dementia: Living in the Memories of God by John Swinton at a ceremony at the Greenbelt festival. The winner received a cheque for £10,000.

    4 min read
  2. Archbishop Justin is prayed for by youthworkers in Birmingham, February 2015

    'Imagine seeing thousands of young people thriving as disciples'

    24/08/2016

    Archbishop Justin writes about nurturing young people in their faith for Premier Youthwork magazine. 

    4 min read
  3. ABC visits children’s hospice in Canterbury diocese

    Archbishop visits children’s hospice in Canterbury diocese

    24/08/2016

    The Archbishop of Canterbury visited Demelza Hospice Care for Children in Canterbury diocese today.

    2 min read
  4. Lambeth Palace Large

    Open House London - book your tickets for Lambeth Palace

    18/08/2016

    Due to high demand, there are no more tickets available for free architectural tours of Lambeth Palace as part of Open House London.

    1 min read
  5. ABC Stock 2

    Ensuring the church is a place safe for all

    12/08/2016

    The Archbishop of Canterbury has written the foreword to the July 2016 edition of Crucible on safeguarding.

    4 min read
  6. ABC’s New Advisor for Reconciliation

    Archbishop of Canterbury’s New Advisor for Reconciliation

    27/07/2016

    The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has announced the appointment of Sarah Snyder as his new Advisor for Reconciliation.

    2 min read
  7. fr Jaques Hamel

    CTE Presidents release statement following France church attack

    27/07/2016

    Archbishop Justin and the other five Presidents of Churches Together in England released a statement today following the killing yesterday of Father Jacques Hamel in Rouen, France.

    2 min read
  8. Archbishop Justin Welby joined the Home Secretary for the launch of the Full Community Sponsorship scheme.

    Archbishop welcomes refugee community sponsorship scheme

    19/07/2016

    Archbishop Justin Welby joined the Home Secretary for the launch of the Full Community Sponsorship scheme.

    1 min read
  9. Lords

    House of Lords: Archbishop asks question on South Sudan

    13/07/2016

    The Archbishop of Canterbury asked a question on South Sudan during question time in the House of Lords today.

    2 min read
  10. Archbishop Justin visiting South Sudan, January 2014.

    Archbishop calls for end to violence in South Sudan

    11/07/2016

    The Archbishop of Canterbury today called for the leaders in South Sudan to cease hostilities immediately and accept mediation.

    1 min read