Synod related articles

  1. 09/02/2023

    The Church of England’s General Synod has called on the bishops to take the next step to issue prayers which would enable same-sex couples to come to church after a civil marriage or civil partnership to give thanks, dedicate their relationship to God and receive God’s blessing.

  2. 23/09/2020

    A special session of the Church of England General Synod, needed to pass urgent legislation enabling Synod to continue to operate amid the challenges of the pandemic, will go ahead in London on Thursday.

  3. 11/07/2020

    Around 560 ordinands completing theological training next year are on course to take up posts in the Church of England in spite of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on church finances, it was announced today.

  4. 25/11/2015

    NEWS / The Church of England's General Synod has today overwhelmingly endorsed the introduction of measures to allow communities to adopt flexible approaches to the use of churches, securing their future for use by future generations. 

  5. 24/09/2020

    The General Synod of the Church of England has approved a change to its rules to enable it to meet online, if necessary, because of the coronavirus restrictions.

  6. 09/02/2022

    General Synod approves new legislation to help churches meet carbon reduction targets. 

  7. 11/07/2022

    The Church of England’s General Synod has committed to working towards the removal of barriers preventing disabled people from engaging with the Church. 

  8. 17/11/2021

    The General Synod today called for the Government to reduce the gap between rich and poor after members heard of the ‘scandal’ of inequality.

  9. 09/07/2022

    The General Synod has voted to take note of a report examining the performance of Strategic Development and Lowest Income Communities funding and making recommendations for the future, following a debate and presentation.

  10. 08/07/2022

    The Church of England’s General Synod has endorsed detailed plans designed to help the Church to reach net zero carbon by 2030.