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Bishops join leaders of other major faiths to demand climate action at COP26 in Glasgow
20/09/2021
Faith leaders have joined together to demand climate action ahead of the COP26 meeting in Glasgow.
New Bishop to the Armed Forces announced
16/09/2021
A new bishop to the armed forces has been announced by Lambeth Palace
Recommendations made for Church of England Governance Reform
14/09/2021
A Church of England Governance Review working group, established by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to explore options for simpler and more effective governance, has recommended changes to the Church’s national governance structures.
Church Commissioners, Church of England Pensions Board and CCLA are now signatories to UK Stewardship Code
06/09/2021
Following successful applications to the Financial Reporting Council, the Church Commissioners for England, the Church of England Pensions Board and CCLA, investment manager for the Church of England CBF Funds, are now signatories of the UK Stewardship Code, having met the FRC’s expected standard of reporting in 2021.
Child protection in religious organisations and settings IICSA report
02/09/2021
A statement from National Safeguarding Team.
Afghanistan crisis: advice for parishes on helping refugees
02/09/2021
The Church of England has published a ‘toolkit’ of resources for parishes seeking to help refugees and asylum seekers from Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban takeover of the country.
Churches celebrate God’s generosity this Harvest with new resources
02/09/2021
New core materials including nine daily podcasts are now available to enable congregations to take part in Generosity Week.
Nationwide digital churchyard mapping project begins
30/08/2021
The first of 19,000 churchyards has been digitally surveyed
New network launched to support ordinands from minority ethnic backgrounds
20/08/2021
An independent network for people training for ordained ministry in the Church of England who are from minority ethnic backgrounds has been launched.
New research reveals significant contribution by cathedrals to local economies and communities
19/08/2021
A new report has highlighted the hugely positive economic and social impact England’s cathedrals have on the cities and communities they serve and the effect the pandemic has had on their contribution.