Latest news, updates and commentary from the Church of England.
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Next Bishop of Dorking announced
26/07/2023
Ven Paul Davies, currently Archdeacon of Surrey, is to be the next Bishop of Dorking
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Church Commissioners announce members of Oversight Group to advise on response to historic links to transatlantic slavery
24/07/2023
The Church Commissioners for England has today announced the members of the Oversight Group that will advise the Board on how it establishes the new impact investment fund and grant funding programme that is being set up in response to its research findings of historic links to transatlantic chattel slavery.
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Welcome for Professor Alexis Jay
20/07/2023
Professor Alexis Jay to develop proposals for fully independent structure for safeguarding scrutiny
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Children must not wait until 18 to learn about racial justice
16/07/2023
Nigel Genders, The Church's Chief Education Officer, responds to recent reports.
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Statements in response to the resignation of Meg Munn
12/07/2023
Statements in response to the resignation of Meg Munn, independent chair of the National Safeguarding Panel
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General Synod backs regional wedding fees trial following debate
11/07/2023
Motion from Blackburn Diocese carried forward by Synod
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General Synod calls on Church and Government to move faster on climate emergency
11/07/2023
Oxford Diocese motion commits to further action across the Church including on finances and church buildings.
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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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