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This report draws on a wide consultation with church groups, individuals and organizations. It reviews the teachings and insights of Scripture and the Christian tradition about families; sets out the facts and figures of contemporary family life; examines issues such as lone-parent families, cohabitation and family breakdown; and makes suggestions about how the Church and the government can help to encourage stable, faithful and committed relationships, and build a society where families can flourish.

Why is abortion such a divisive issue? How can Christians make up their minds when 'pro-choice' and 'pro-life' arguments seem so incompatible? This report, published by the Board of Social Responsibility, sets out the key issues. Includes a summary of Church of England statements on abortion.

Cybernauts Awake! explains what cyberspace is and what we can do in it, and explores the dreams and dangers at the heart of the digital age. It is an essential read for all those who wish to learn how to use cyberspace wisely and well, according to Christian principles.

This second quinquennial report from the Meissen Commission describes a busy and fruitful period of fellowship and common mission between the Church of England and the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) in the years 1997-2001. Parish, diocesan and other links have grown, intense theological dialogue has taken place, and the two Churches have strengthened their work together in ministerial development and a wide range of other areas of ecumenical co-operation and reconciliation. The report brings to the Churches an ambitious set of recommendations for the next five years. These include initiatives in the key mission area of passing on the faith to the next generation, and detailed proposals for the setting up of Local Ecumenical Partnerships under the Meissen Agreement.

The histories of the Church of England and the Methodist Church have been linked together for 250 years. In the 1970s, a proposal for unity failed narrowly. Now relationships between Methodists and Anglicans are stronger than ever, locally, regionally and nationally. Both are committed to the search for unity. What holds them apart? This official report of the Formal Conversations that began in 1999 sets out the common ground that has been rediscovered. It shows the strength of theological agreement, but also points out significant differences that require further work. Conscious of both the opportunities and the unresolved issues, the two churches asked the Conversations to draw up an agreement that would enable them to take a significant step towards future unity. The talks gave priority to mission and evangelism and paid special attention to diversity. This report proposes a national covenant, made up of mutual acknowledgement and mutual commitment. It should consolidate at the national level the many local and regional covenants that already exist and so prepare the ground for the next vital stage on the road to unity. A free "Reader's Guide" is packaged with each copy.

The Church of England Year Book 2009' is the official yearbook of the General Synod detailing the membership and agendas of the various committees, commissions and communities that make up the Anglican community.

This text presents a summary of the Something to Celebrate report. It includes the main recommendations to Church and nation.

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Something to Celebrate

Something to Celebrate

Abortion and the Church

Abortion and the Church

Cybernauts Awake!

Cybernauts Awake!

Making Unity More Visible

Making Unity More Visible

An Anglican-Methodist Covenant

An Anglican-Methodist Covenant

The Church of England Year Book 2009

The Church of England Year Book 2009

Something to Celebrate

Something to Celebrate

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