Latest news, updates and commentary from the Church of England.
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Benefact Trust announces £1.5 million for churches to achieve Net Zero goal
07/03/2024
A £1.5 million grant that will help a group of churches pay for items such as solar panels and heat pumps has been announced today by the Benefact Trust.
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Church Commissioners for England warmly welcomes Oversight Group’s report
04/03/2024
The Board of Governors of the Church Commissioners has warmly welcomed the report of the independent Oversight Group, the recommendations from which will shape the new Fund for Healing, Repair and Justice.
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Stakeholder update from the Archbishops’ Commission on Families and Households
01/03/2024
In this update, we reflect on the work undertaken with government departments, the Church of England, and organisations working with families and households.
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Bishop welcomes MPs' recommendations for end-of-life care
29/02/2024
Bishop of London welcomes call by MPs for universal coverage of palliative and end-of-life services.
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General Synod calls for reform of Canon C4
27/02/2024
The Church of England’s General Synod has called for a change to the canons governing the impediment to ordination after divorce.
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Ukraine paying for our security ‘with money and blood’, Archbishop Justin tells Synod
27/02/2024
General Synod issues call to reaffirm support for Ukraine
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Living in Love and Faith: ‘the work goes on’ Bishop Martyn tells Synod
27/02/2024
Tone of debate 'gives me hope', says bishop.
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General Synod calls for redoubling of efforts to create new churches on estates
26/02/2024
The Church of England needs many more leaders from working class backgrounds and deprived communities, the General Synod has heard, in a debate where members voted to redouble efforts to establish churches on housing estates.
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Synod affirms work as key to ‘human dignity and purpose’ in the face of AI revolution
26/02/2024
Work is a key component in “human flourishing” in an era when Artificial Intelligence is driving a “new fast moving industrial revolution”, Synod debate hears.
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General Synod backs legislation to prevent bullying by lay officers
25/02/2024
A motion calls for legislative change to address bullying by lay officers.
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