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10 Feb 2009

C of E divests from Caterpillar as pressure grows over mining shares

The Church of England announced yesterday it had withdrawn its investments in a controversial company as theologians and priests intended to publish a letter denouncing the Church's investment.
17 Feb 2008

Disestablishment may be back on the agenda as church feels pressure

Pressures from several directions may put disestablishment of the Church of England back on the agenda, say reports following the General Synod and concerns about the long term impact of the Archbishop of Canterbury's Sharia speech.
1 Feb 2007

Church of England asked to acknowledge both sides of sexuality debate

The Church of England's governing body, its General Synod of lay people, clergy and bishops, will be asked to support a resolution recognising both sides in the current global debate on human sexuality when it meets later this month.
16 Jan 2007

Archbishops to lead march to commemorate ending of slave trade

A march is to take place in two months time, involving the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, to express repentance for the Church of England's complicity in the slave trade.