Find all the news, stories and press releases relating to the February 2020 meeting of General Synod here.
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Legal aid an ‘essential service’ that should be preserved for the ‘benefit of the nation’, Synod votes
13/02/2020
Changes to the legal aid system have left some of the most vulnerable groups in society without access to the justice system, the General Synod heard today.
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Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to the Archbishop of York
13/02/2020
The Archbishop of Canterbury has paid tribute to the Archbishop of York in General Synod earlier today at what would have been his final Synod.
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General Synod approves Channel Islands legislation
13/02/2020
The General Synod of The Church of England has approved legislation following the Archbishop’s Commission on the relationship of the Channel Islands to the wider Church of England.
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Church of England backs sports ministry
13/02/2020
Sports and fitness activities are to be championed as part of plans by the Church of England to reach more people with the message of the Christian faith and promote the wellbeing of communities, it is announced today.
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General Synod calls on Government to act over ‘pauper' funerals
12/02/2020
The General Synod today called on the Government to end the ‘cruel’ experience of so-called ‘pauper' funerals in a debate where members heard of the plight of those unable to afford funeral costs.
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General Synod sets 2030 Net Zero carbon target
12/02/2020
The Church of England’s General Synod has set new targets for all parts of the church to work to become carbon ‘net zero’ by 2030.
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Overwhelming support for Synod safeguarding motion
12/02/2020
General Synod voted unanimously today to endorse the Church’s response to the five recommendations from IICSA and urged its national safeguarding steering group to work towards a more fully survivor-centred approach to safeguarding, including arrangements for redress for survivors.
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General Synod votes to apologise over racism
11/02/2020
The General Synod voted today to apologise for racism experienced by black and minority ethnic people in the Church of England since the arrival of the Windrush generation.
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Cathedrals proposals move forward
11/02/2020
New measures to strengthen governance and operational frameworks for England’s cathedrals have taken the next step towards formal implementation.
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Covenant for Clergy Care and Wellbeing declared Act of Synod
10/02/2020
Measures to promote awareness of the dangers of stress and burnout amongst clergy are to be debated by the 42 Church of England dioceses following a landmark vote today by the General Synod.
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