Several hundred adults and children gathered for the united area wide service last Sunday at Comberton Leisure. Here are some pictures and a short report. Jacob (13) writes: “Alison Myers, vicar on the Lordsbridge team, warmly welcomed everyone to the … Continue reading →
Archbishops’ Council: Women bishops, what’s next?
Statement on the Conclusion of the Meeting of the Archbishops’ Council November 2012 “The Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England met on November 27-28th to consider a wide ranging agenda. A substantial amount of time was given over to … Continue reading →
Bishop of Ely – sorrow at women bishop vote failure
PRESS RELEASE 20 November 2012 The Bishop of Ely, the Rt Revd Stephen Conway, responding to today’s General Synod vote on the consecration of women to the episcopate, said: “I am deeply sorrowful about the failure of the General Synod … Continue reading →
Poem from Remembrance Day reflections
I quoted from this poem at the Remembrance Day service in Hardwick this year. It’s from the collection ‘Prayers for a Privileged People’ by theologian and writer Walter Brueggemann. The Threat Upon Us Summertime . . . when the … Continue reading →
Time to Celebrate
At the beginning of December most of us are filling in our plans for celebrating Christmas – who we’ll be staying with, who is coming to us, which gatherings we will be part of, which places and events we will … Continue reading →
What does the Archbishop of Canterbury do exactly?
The main roles of the Archbishop of Canterbury The various roles and responsibilities of the Archbishop of Canterbury have developed over more than 1400 years of history. The one constant is his ministry as a senior bishop, though the nature … Continue reading →
Who is Justin Welby?
Biographical details of the Right Reverend Justin Welby . Born in 1956 in London, the Right Reverend Justin Welby was educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he studied history and law. For 11 years – five … Continue reading →
Lambeth Palace announcement of the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury
Lambeth Palace press release: 9 November 2012 The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Justin Welby for election as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury. He will succeed Dr Rowan Williams who is retiring at the end of December … Continue reading →
Bishop of Ely congratulates next Archbishop of Canterbury
PRESS RELEASE – 9 November 2012 The Bishop of Ely, the Rt Revd Stephen Conway, today welcomed the appointment of the Bishop of Durham, the Rt Revd Justin Welby as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Bishop Stephen said: “I give thanks … Continue reading →
WCCYM Annual Report
If you are interested in youth work in our local area then read on. WCCYM – West Cambridge Churches Youth Ministries – is a network of youth workers and youth events in local churches including those in the Lordsbridge Team. Members … Continue reading →