Latest news, updates and commentary from the Church of England.
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Statement: Interim Theology Advisers
05/02/2024
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have announced the appointment of a new interim Theology Adviser
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Archbishop warns of threat of social media echo chambers and the important role of young reconcilers at 6th National Education Conference
05/02/2024
Justin Welby quizzed by students on reconciliation as ‘Difference’ and ‘Flourish’ programmes launched
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Living in Love and Faith: Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley steps down
01/02/2024
The Bishop of Newcastle, Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, has announced she is stepping down as joint Lead Bishop for Living in Love and Faith.
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Roman Catholic and Church of England bishops joint meeting
31/01/2024
More than 40 bishops from the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales have met in Norwich for two days of prayer, reflection and conversation
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College and House of Bishops meetings - January 2024
19/01/2024
College of Bishops meets at High Leigh Conference Centre in Hertfordshire.
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New Dean of Wells announced
15/01/2024
Reverend Canon Toby Wright will be the next Dean of Wells, it has been announced.
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Ministry Experience Scheme key to Church of England goal of reaching more young people, conference hears
12/01/2024
The Ministry Experience Scheme (MES) could play a key role in helping the Church of England achieve its goals of recruiting more people to work in ministry to children, youth and families by 2030, a conference has heard.
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Church of England welcomes Listed Places of Worship funding
03/01/2024
Church of England Cathedrals and churches were among nearly 5,000 religious buildings to receive a share of up to £42 million in Government funding aimed at helping with the conservation of listed places of worship.
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Jesus walks with us through our grief and isolation, Church of England online service to hear
28/12/2023
Jesus accompanies those experiencing grief, loneliness and sadness, the Church of England’s national online service will hear this weekend as the nation prepares to mark New Year’s Eve.
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God is with us at a time of ‘darkness and despair’ in the world – Bishops’ Christmas messages
21/12/2023
Bishops give Christmas messages of hope at the end of a year of “darkness and despair” in the world.
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