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Find out more about and access the Pastoral Principles.
Details of the conferences run by the Church Commissioners' Pastoral Team during summer 2018
Information about the ongoing review of the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011
Information about legislation that covers parish reorganisation, including closing church buildings and finding new uses for them.
The Mission, Pastoral and Church Property Committee carries out certain functions of the Church Commissioners.
Pastoral Guidance for use in conjunction with the Affirmation of Baptismal Faith in the context of gender transition.
Find out what happens to your pension if you leave the Clergy pension scheme.
The Faith and Order Commission is the theological advisory board of the Church of England.
Information about Bishops' Mission Orders (BMOs) and the associated Code of Practice.
The scheme is run in partnership with HM Revenue and Customs and is unique to the Church Commissioners’ clergy payroll.