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  1. The Venerable Adam Atkinson

    New Bishop of Bradwell announced

    19/06/2023

    The Venerable Adam Atkinson is to be the new Bishop of Bradwell in the Diocese of Chelmsford.

    1 min read
  2. Nigel Genders

    Church’s Chief Education Officer recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

    16/06/2023

    The King has awarded Nigel Genders, the Church of England's Chief Education Officer, with a CBE.

    3 min read
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    Church of England’s Pastoral Principles recognised by judge in employment law case

    16/06/2023

    Church of England’s Pastoral Principles recognised by judge 

    2 min read
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    Next Dean of Durham announced

    16/06/2023

    The Rev Canon Dr Philip Plyming is to be the next Dean of Durham, Downing Street has announced

    2 min read
  5. VenIanBishop

    New Bishop of Thetford announced

    14/06/2023

    Downing Street announces the next Bishop of Thetford.

    1 min read
  6. DioceseofLondonApprentice2

    Church of England awards £16.3 million for mission including outreach to young people

    14/06/2023

    Apprentice youth workers, youth ministers, children and families workers and chaplaincy aimed at students in further education are to be funded as part of major awards to dioceses announced by the Church of England.

    3 min read
  7. Archbishop Stephen Cottrell and Bishop James Newcome met with members of the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities

    Archbishops welcome Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Friendly Churches initiative

    09/06/2023

    The new initiative will help churches to improve their welcoming and signposting of members of these communities.

    4 min read
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    College of Bishops June 2023

    07/06/2023

    Bishops met over the past two days to pray and discuss progress on implementing the recent decision of General Synod on sexuality and marriage.

    2 min read
  9. Rev Canon Nick McKee

    Rev Canon Nicholas McKee announced as new Director for Ministry

    06/06/2023

    The Church of England has appointed Rev Canon Nick McKee as its new National Director for Ministry.

    3 min read
  10. Bishop of Lincoln, Rt Rev Stephen Conway

    Stephen Conway to be Bishop of Lincoln

    24/05/2023

    Downing Street announces the next Bishop of Lincoln will be Stephen Conway

    1 min read