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New safeguarding practice review policy approved
11/07/2023
New safeguarding practice review policy approved by General Synod
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Parish ‘at very heart’ of God’s mission, General Synod hears
10/07/2023
The General Synod has backed the parish as key to the spread of the Christian faith, in a debate where the local church was described as ‘at the very heart’ of God’s mission.
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Archbishops' Council audit report debate
10/07/2023
Archbishops' Council report debate and presentation by chair of audit committee
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General Synod approves Governance Reform recommendations
10/07/2023
Recommendations would reduce the number of National Church Institutions
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Overwhelming Synod support for ongoing work on redress
09/07/2023
Overwhelming Synod support for ongoing work on redress at its July 23 session
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Archbishop of York pays tribute to Ministry Experience Scheme on 10th anniversary
09/07/2023
More than 700 young adults have taken part in the Ministry Experience Scheme, General Synod members have heard, as it marks its 10th anniversary.
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Synod hears update on Prayers of Love and Faith as concentrated work phase begins
08/07/2023
Synod members scrutinise work since February vote
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Churches urged to help in re-settlement of people leaving prison
08/07/2023
The General Synod has backed a call for more churches to join partnerships to help resettle and rehabilitate people leaving prison, in a debate led by the National Faith Lead for the Probation Service.
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New Bishop of Winchester announced
06/07/2023
Next Bishop of Winchester will be Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen, Downing Street announces.
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“Love Matters”: Reception and Reflections
06/07/2023
The Commission on Families and Households continues to engage with a number of people and organisations on influencing positive change.
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