Press releases from January 1st 2020 - December 31st 2020. If you are looking for a press release prior to 2013, please contact the communications team.
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House of Bishops - Monday 23rd November 2020 via Zoom
24/11/2020
The House of Bishops met on the evening of Monday 23rd November, in the margins of Synod, and approved the Religious Communities Regulations 2020 as set out in (GS 2192) (“the Regulations”).
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Bishop welcomes announcement on resumption of public worship
23/11/2020
Places of worship will reopen for public worship from 2nd December
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We must change to become a ‘simpler, humbler, bolder Church’ – Archbishops tell Synod
23/11/2020
The momentous events of 2020 will have a “profound effect” on the future of the Church of England and our wider society, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have said.
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Visitor and worshipper numbers to England’s cathedrals grew prior to lockdown
20/11/2020
England’s cathedrals continue to play a huge role in the worship, heritage, and civic life of the country according to the latest figures from the Church of England.
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Durham Cathedral to lead nation in prayer
19/11/2020
Durham Cathedral is to lead the nation in prayer this Sunday as England faces its third weekend under lockdown.
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Archbishop of Canterbury’s Chaplain to become key Church of England theology adviser
18/11/2020
Dr Hamley will serve as Secretary for Ecumenical Relations and Theology and Theological Adviser to the House of Bishops.
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Government calls for individuals to respond to Faith Engagement Review
17/11/2020
The Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally, has welcomed the opportunity for people nationally to respond to an independent review on Government engagement with faith communities, which will help to shape relationships now and in the future.
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Update on Church’s response to IICSA report
16/11/2020
Following the publication (Oct 6) of its overarching IICSA report, the Church’s national governing bodies have all endorsed a motion apologising to victims and survivors and committing to urgently implementing the six IICSA recommendations. There will be a particular focus on independent safeguarding and redress for survivors and victims
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Bishops’ letter on UN Nuclear Weapons Treaty
13/11/2020
More than 30 bishops, including the archbishops of Canterbury and York, have written a letter in support of the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
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Housing advice surgery helping people challenge evictions wins Church-backed competition
13/11/2020
A housing advice surgery and a church-based cleaning company employing people who have been homeless have been awarded £30,000 each to expand their work in a competition backed by the Church of England.
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