Press releases from 1 January - 31 December 2022. If you are looking for a press release prior to 2013, please contact the communications team.
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War, hunger, cold … and hope – bishops share their Christmas messages
23/12/2022
Bishops unite this Christmas in sharing messages of hope in light of what's been a turbulent year.
8 min read 
Number of Christmas services surges as parishes welcome public
23/12/2022
Boost in visits to Church of England's church-finding website as parishes prepare to welcome people back to church in person this Christmas.
2 min read
Cost of living crisis: 2.6 million seek help from churches and faith groups
22/12/2022
Research today shows that nearly three million UK adults sought help from churches or other faith organisations since the start of 2022 as a result of the cost of living crisis.
3 min read
Emily Gee appointed Director for Cathedral and Church Buildings for the Church of England
20/12/2022
Emily Gee has been appointed Director for Cathedral and Church Buildings for the Church of England.
3 min read
New Independent Reviewer announced for House of Bishops Declaration
20/12/2022
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York announce Maggie Swinson as the next Independent Reviewer of the House of Bishops Declaration.
3 min read
New Bishop of Kingston announced
16/12/2022
Downing Street announces Rev Canon Martin Gainsborough as next Bishop of Kingston in the Diocese of Southwark.
1 min read
Bishop Emma Ineson to take up London role
15/12/2022
Downing Street has announced Bishop Emma Ineson's appointment as the new Bishop of Kensington from spring 2023.
1 min read
Living in Love and Faith at the College of Bishops - December 2022
14/12/2022
The College of Bishops held its second three-day meeting (12-14 December) to continue discerning a way forward for the Church of England on questions of identity, sexuality and marriage.
4 min read
Carbon emissions reduce as Church of England makes progress towards 2030 target
14/12/2022
The Church of England reports a steady decrease in carbon emissions in 2021, according to new data from its Energy Footprint Tool.
3 min read
Shareholder Summit to address excessive executive pay hosted by Church of England Pensions Board
13/12/2022
The Church of England Pensions Board this week (Wednesday 14 December) will host investors, regulators, FTSE 100 remuneration committee chairs and other interested stakeholders to review the current state of executive corporate pay.
2 min read