Faith, page 2


Dean abstains in diocese vote on women Bishops

THE Dean of Jersey abstained from a vote on women becoming Bishops last week because, he says, the legislation needs to be worked on.

Dean abstains in diocese vote on women Bishops

New Bishop for Winchester

THE new Bishop of Winchester is to be the Rev Canon Tim Dakin, who currently leads the Church Mission Society, Downing Street announced today.


Minister is happy in new home

THE new vicar of All Saints Church has said that helping the church in its mission to be involved with the community will be his first priority.


Fundraising is music to the ears of churchgoers at Georgetown

REGULAR music concerts have raised enough money in six months to pay for a new grand piano at Georgetown Methodist Church.


Silence is golden

TWO organisations for people seeking a deeper understanding of how God is at work in their everyday lives are going from strength to strength, according to local leaders.


Children urged to get creative

CHILDREN are being encouraged to get creative at two new activities groups based on Christian principles.


From floor to ceiling at the Town Church

THE final touches have been made to the floor on the south side of the Town Church, which has undergone extensive restoration over the last few years.


The Quénaults keep preaching in the family

WHEN it comes to keeping it in the family Enid Quénault and her family have it down to a fine art.


Jubilee for Catholic town church

JERSEY’S Catholic congregation gathered together at the weekend to celebrate the silver jubilee of St Mary’s and St Peter’s Catholic Church on Wellington Road.


Jubilee celebrations at St Mary and St Peter’s

THE 25th anniversary of the consecration of one of Jersey’s most distinctive Catholic churches will be marked with a number of special events this weekend.


Islanders in London for visit of the Pope

TWO groups of young people will be travelling to London to represent Jersey at the visit of Pope Benedict XVI.


Conference to learn about links with Israel

ISLANDERS are being invited to a special conference to learn more about Christianity’s links with Israel.

Conference to learn about links with Israel