2016 news archive

Press releases from January 1st 2016 - December 31st 2016. If you are looking for a press release prior to 2013, please contact the communications team.

 

  1. Press release from the Church of England.

    Church of England makes late bid for Christmas advert of the Year in new film with “Gogglebox Vicar”

    21/12/2016

    NEWS / The Church of England has squared up to commercial giants John Lewis, Sainsbury's and Marks & Spencer with its bid for Christmas ad of the year.

    2 min read
  2. Press release from the Church of England.

    New Bishop of Woolwich announced

    20/12/2016

    NEWS / The next Bishop of Woolwich announced has been announced by 10 Downing Street as Reverend Prebendary Dr Woyin Karowei Dorgu.

    1 min read
  3. Press release from the Church of England.

    Statement from the College & House of Bishops

    13/12/2016

    NEWS / The College of Bishops of the Church of England met at Lambeth Palace on Monday 12th December.

    2 min read
  4. Press release from the Church of England.

    Church Communicator Announced As New Durham Vicar

    12/12/2016

    NEWS / The Right Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham, is delighted to announce that the new Vicar of St Nicholas Church in Durham Market place will be the Revd Arun Arora who is currently the Director of Communications for the National Institutions of the Church of England.

    3 min read
  5. Press release from the Church of England.

    New Director of Churches and Cathedrals announced

    08/12/2016

    NEWS / Becky Clark has been appointed to be the new Director of Churches and Cathedrals for the Archbishops' Council.  

    2 min read
  6. Press release from the Church of England.

    Church Commissioners win three prizes at investment awards

    05/12/2016

    NEWS / The Church Commissioners for England have received three awards at the IPE (Investment & Pensions Europe) Awards held last Thursday in Berlin, recognising their industry-leading work on responsible investment. 

    2 min read
  7. Press release from the Church of England.

    Role of communications recognised in new Lay Canon appointment

    05/12/2016

    NEWS / Rachel Harden, Deputy Director of Communications for the Church of England, is to have her contribution to the church recognised as she is made a Lay Canon of Liverpool Cathedral during the Evensong Service on Friday (December 9).

    2 min read
  8. Press release from the Church of England.

    Archbishop of Canterbury's speech on Shared National Values

    02/12/2016

    NEWS / The Archbishop of Canterbury opens House of Lords debate on shared UK values.

    9 min read
  9. Press release from the Church of England.

    Experience the joy of Christmas with the Church of England

    01/12/2016

    NEWS / Today the Church of England launches its #JoyToTheWorld Christmas campaign with www.AChristmasNearYou.org and four special videos.

    2 min read
  10. Press release from the Church of England.

    First World War Centenary Cathedral Repairs Fund announced

    28/11/2016

    NEWS / Final phase of grants to cathedrals from First World War Centenary Cathedral Repairs Fund announced.

    4 min read