http://www.diochi.org.uk Diocese of Chichester News http://www.diochi.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.story&newsid=140 The actions of an American evangelical priest's decision to go ahead with plans to burn copies of the Koran as a remembrance of September 11 attacks received worldwide condemnation today from religeous leaders. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diochi.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.story&newsid=140 http://www.diochi.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.story&newsid=139 Revd Alex Brown, vicar of St Peter and St Paul's, St Leonards-on-Sea, was handed a four year prison sentence for his part in a conspiracy to facilitate sham marriages resulting in breaches in immigration law. He also received five months for failing to publish banns of marriage. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diochi.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.story&newsid=139 http://www.diochi.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.story&newsid=138 From 1st to 30th September Inspired by Creation is running a competition to find out how people encounter God through creation. People are invited to send in original photographs, poems, or prayers that capture the place that inspires them. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diochi.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.story&newsid=138 http://www.diochi.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.story&newsid=133 Church bells across the country will ring in tune with the United Nations next month to mark crucial international talks on biodiversity. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diochi.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.story&newsid=133 http://www.diochi.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.story&newsid=132 MEDIA RELEASE Issued on: 29th July 2010 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diochi.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.story&newsid=132 http://www.diochi.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.story&newsid=131 Revd Ian Chandler, vicar of St Richard's, Haywards Heath has been appointed to be the archdeacon of Plymouth. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diochi.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.story&newsid=131 http://www.diochi.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.story&newsid=130 An innovative way of planning a church wedding by web has been a surprise hit with couples. What began life as a pilot less than two years ago with a change in the law initiated by the Church - the Marriage Measure - is now at the heart of one-third of Church of England weddings, statistics suggest. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diochi.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.story&newsid=130 http://www.diochi.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.story&newsid=125 The Bishop of Chichester, the Right Reverend Dr John Hind, and other members of the church hierarchy received representatives of two gay organisations to discuss their plans for a survey of the attitudes of churches in his diocese towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) people. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diochi.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.story&newsid=125 http://www.diochi.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.story&newsid=121 Now is a good time to book a place on one of the events of 'The Open Cloister' as they are expecting a surge of interest following the imminent broadcast on BBC TWO, of 'The Big Silence Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diochi.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.story&newsid=121 http://www.diochi.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.story&newsid=100 Resourcing those with a 'big heart' seeking election to the new General Synod Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diochi.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.story&newsid=100