Church of England to Appoint First Urban Faith and Life Bishop
Urban mission is set for revival as the Church of England appointed its first bishop to oversee the implementation of the Church's Faithful Cities report.
by Maria Mackay
Posted: Friday, October 6, 2006

A new bishop has been appointed by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York who will work to encourage and support the dissemination and implementation of the Faithful Cities report.

The well-received report by an ecumenical and interfaith Commission initiated by the Church of England argued that millions of pounds have been poured into Britain’s city and urban areas in recent years but the resultant growth has still forced many to the margins and dramatised the gap between the ‘super rich’ and the poorest.

The Faithful Cities report also stressed the need for regeneration to concern itself with more than just the built environment and economic targets and include provisions that would address human and spiritual needs.

The Rt Rev Stephen Lowe, Bishop of Hulme, will play a key role in the process to address the findings of the report, promoting close relationships between the Church of England, Government and other national agencies working to improve the quality of life and well-being of urban communities. the rest