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December 25, 2012
Christmas sermons from across Britain

A selection of links to sermons preached by the leaders of the Church of England, Church of Ireland and Church in Wales this Christmas. Topics raised by the bishop of the Church of England, Church of Ireland, and Church in Wales ranged from Israeli policies in the occupied territories, reaching out to the poor and marginalized, conforming the church to the changing moral and social standards of society, and the mystery of the incarnation.

December 19, 2012
Hiltz calls on Canterbury to say "no" to the ACNA

The leader of the Anglican Church of Canada has lobbied the Archbishop of Canterbury-designate not to extend formal recognition to the Anglican Church in North America. However, the decision who is an Anglican does not rest with the Archbishop of Canterbury.  The communion’s formal statement as to who is an Anglican looks to fellowship with the Archbishop of Canterbury and fidelity to the doctrines and disciplines set forth in the Book of Common Prayer.

The leader of the Anglican Church of Canada has lobbied the Archbishop of Canterbury-designate not to extend formal recognition to the Anglican Church in North America. However, the decision who is an Anglican does not rest with the Archbishop of Canterbury.  The communion’s formal statement as to who is an Anglican looks to fellowship with the Archbishop of Canterbury and fidelity to the doctrines and disciplines set forth in the Book of Common Prayer.

November 11, 2012
Irish prayers for Justin Welby

"I ask all to intercede fervently and constantly for him, because the task he is called to is more than any human being can achieve in their own strength" Bishop Harold Miller of Down and Dromore.

Statement from the next Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop Richard Clarke:

"As Archbishop–designate of Armagh, it is a genuine pleasure to extend my very best wishes to Bishop Justin Welby on his appointment as Archbishop–designate of Canterbury, and to assure him of my prayers and my very best wishes. I wish him God’s blessing in all that he undertakes in his new responsibilities and assure him of my personal support as I look forward to a new friendship in the fellowship of the Gospel."

November 11, 2012
Will Justin Welby display "courage' in the Anglican wars

“There is a great deal that is wonderfully hopeful in this appointment. Bishop Welby self-identifies as an evangelical. He is able to communicate clearly and winsomely. However, as he prepares to take up this challenging role at a very challenging time, one characteristic that has not been attributed to him is ‘courage’. So there are a number of questions which I would like to put — or at least have someone put — respectfully but seriously, to the next Archbishop of Canterbury.” 

Mark Thompson of the Anglican Church League

The British press has announced, perhaps a bit prematurely, that Justin Welby, currently Bishop of Durham, is to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Though widely tipped in recent weeks to be the successor to Rowan Williams, the appointment is rather unusual, especially since he has only been a bishop for a very short period of time (just a little over a year).

November 10, 2012
Jefferts Schori prays Welby may be protected from the difficult times ahead

I give thanks for his appointment and his willingness to accept this work, in which I know his gifts of reconciliation and discernment will be abundantly tested.  May God bless his ministry, shelter his family, and bring comfort in the midst of difficult and lonely discernment and decisions.

[November 9, 2012] Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori on the appointment of Bishop Justin Welby of Durham as the new Archbishop of Canterbury:

November 10, 2012
Welby appointment may address "points of divergence" between Canterbury and Rome, Vatican says

The President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, Cardinal Kurt Koch has sent a letter offering his congratulations and warmest wishes to Justin Welby, the Anglican Bishop of Durham, who on Friday was announced as the new Archbishop of Canterbury.

In his letter, Cardinal Koch called relations between the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion as “hugely important,” and expressed his certainty that “under [Welby’s] leadership those excellent relations will continue to bear fruit.”

The President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, Cardinal Kurt Koch has sent a letter offering his congratulations and warmest wishes to Justin Welby, the Anglican Bishop of Durham, who on Friday was announced as the new Archbishop of Canterbury.

November 10, 2012
Westminster Abbey urges Justin Welby to remember its place in the life of England

In spite of its status as a Royal Peculiar, Westminster Abbey has always enjoyed a close relationship with the Archbishop of Canterbury. This has been particularly true during the past few years when we have been able to welcome Dr Rowan Williams to the Abbey on many occasions of great international significance. We very much look forward to welcoming Justin Welby ...

On behalf of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster, the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall welcomed the appointment of the Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Justin Welby as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury.

November 9, 2012
Announcement of the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury

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 after ten years as Archbishop.

The Right Reverend Justin Welby, aged 56, is currently Bishop of Durham. He will be enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury in Canterbury Cathedral on 21st March 2013.

Announcement of the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury

 

Friday 9th November 2012

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Justin Welby for election as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury.

November 9, 2012
Biography: Justin Welby

For 20 years, Archbishop-designate Justin Welby has blended deep devotion to his parish communities with Church work around the world, especially in areas of conflict.

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 in Paris and six in London – he worked in the oil industry, becoming group treasurer of a large British exploration and production company. He focused mainly on West African and North Sea projects. During this period he became a lay leader at Holy Trinity, Brompton in London, having been a council member at St Michael’s Church in Paris.

Biography: Justin Welby

 

Friday 9th November 2012

For 20 years, Archbishop-designate Justin Welby has blended deep devotion to his parish communities with Church work around the world, especially in areas of conflict.

November 9, 2012
PM's Office: Appointment of an Archbishop of Canterbury

Justin Welby appointed 105th Archbishop of Canterbury

The Queen has nominated the Right Reverend Justin Welby, MA, Hon FCT, the Lord Bishop of Durham, for election by the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury in the place of the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Rowan Douglas Williams, MA DPhil DD FBA, Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England and Metropolitan.

Justin Welby appointed 105th Archbishop of Canterbury

The Queen has nominated the Right Reverend Justin Welby, MA, Hon FCT, the Lord Bishop of Durham, for election by the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury in the place of the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Rowan Douglas Williams, MA DPhil DD FBA, Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England and Metropolitan.

Notes for Editors

November 9, 2012
West Africa welcomes Justin Welby

"A new era has dawned" for the Anglican Communion, Archbisho Tilewa Johnson declared upon learning of the election of Justin Welby as 105th Archbishop of Canterbury.

A new era has dawned. New elements were introduced in the search for the successor to +Rowan Cantuar, a sincere friend of our Province. For example, the 38 national churches or regional provinces that make up the Anglican Communion were consulted and their views genuinely solicited as to the kind of 105th Archbishop of Canterbury we would like to have as the President of the Anglican Communion.

November 8, 2012
Canterbury announcement set for Friday

A press conference announcing the name of the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury has been scheduled for Friday, 9 November 2012.

Bishop of Durham Justin Welby, (56) a one-time business executive who entered the ministry after 11 years in the oil industry, is expected to be named to the post. The Daily Telegraph reports Bishop Welby has agreed to accept the post, while the Times has reported the announcement will be made this week. On Tuesday British “bookies” Ladbrokes, William Hill and PaddyPower stopped taking bets on who would be named archbishop after large sums of money were placed on Bishop Welby, while Betfair currently has the Durham bishop listed at even money.

A press conference announcing the name of the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury has been scheduled for Friday, 9 November 2012.

May 24, 2012
Wycliffe Hall principal out

The Principal of one of the Church of England’s leading evangelical theological colleges has taken a leave of absence. While this week’s announcement by the Wycliffe Hall council that Dr. Richard Turnbull’s duties would be assumed by Vice-Principal Simon Vibert follows reports of discord within the school, Anglican Ink has been told the principal’s departure is not related to the wider Anglican Communion’s political wars.

The last six years have been difficult for the school, Anglican Ink was told, and concerns over leadership style and management – not churchmanship – had led to this announcement.

The Principal of one of the Church of England’s leading evangelical theological colleges has taken a leave of absence. While this week’s announcement by the Wycliffe Hall council that Dr. Richard Turnbull’s duties would be assumed by Vice-Principal Simon Vibert follows reports of discord within the school, Anglican Ink has been told the principal’s departure is not related to the wider Anglican Communion’s political wars.

February 2, 2012
Church Commissioners pledge support for embattled African Christians

The Second Church Estates Commissioner has pledged the support of the Church of England in aid to Africa’s embattled Christians.

On 20 January 2012 — the same day as 200 Nigerians were killed in terror blasts by al-Qaeda linked terrorists — the member for Bury North, Mr. David Nuttall (Con) asked the Second Church Estates Commissioner, Mr. Tony Baldry, what plans the church had to provide “support for Christian communities in Nigeria.”

Mr. Baldry responded that “Lambeth Palace” was in “regular contact” with the Church of Nigeria and that Dr. Rowan Williams has followed closely the “ongoing situation in the region.”

The Second Church Estates Commissioner has pledged the support of the Church of England in aid to Africa’s embattled Christians.

On 20 January 2012 — the same day as 200 Nigerians were killed in terror blasts by al-Qaeda linked terrorists — the member for Bury North, Mr. David Nuttall (Con) asked the Second Church Estates Commissioner, Mr. Tony Baldry, what plans the church had to provide “support for Christian communities in Nigeria.”