The Archbishop of Canterbury is a key leader within the Church of England and the wider Anglican Communion, which is made up of churches in over 165 countries. The Archbishop is also the Diocesan Bishop of Canterbury, supported by the Bishop of Dover.
Thank you to everyone in England and the Anglican Communion for sharing your views. The public consultation is now closed.
The public consultation ran alongside the consultation with key stakeholders from in and around the Church. Your feedback will now play a vital role in shaping the decision-making process as we seek God’s guidance for the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
Why your input matters
The public consultation was a unique opportunity to influence the future of leadership within the Church. Every response helps us better understand the qualities that the next Archbishop should have to meet the needs of the Church today and in the years to come.
The themes that emerge through this consultation will sit alongside the ‘Statement of Needs’ produced by the Diocese of Canterbury, as well as other information provided by the National Church and Anglican Communion. This information will inform the Canterbury Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) of the needs of the mission of the Church of England and the wider Anglican Communion.
A prayer for the Canterbury CNC process
If you pray, please do hold this important process of discernment – and all those involved – in your prayers:
Heavenly Father,
shepherd of your Church,
send us a faithful pastor
to lead with wisdom, courage, and love,
proclaiming your Gospel,
celebrating the sacraments,
and guiding your people in unity and truth.
Strengthen your Church, we pray,
and direct us in your ways;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.