Latest news, updates and commentary from the Church of England.
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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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Church of England sets out hopes for Flourishing Schools System
30/06/2023
New document provides recommendations for Government and education leadership groups
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New Dean of Carlisle announced
28/06/2023
Downing Street has announced that Jonathan Brewster will be the next Dean of Carlisle.
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Lead bishop for housing backs Prince of Wales homelessness project
26/06/2023
Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani backs Prince of Wales bid to end homelessness.
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Church Commissioners and Church of England Pensions Board announce fossil fuel disinvestment
22/06/2023
The Church Commissioners and the Church of England Pensions Board have announced that they will independently disinvest from fossil fuels.
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Church Commissioners for England to exclude oil and gas companies over failure to align with climate goals
22/06/2023
The Church Commissioners for England, which manages the Church of England’s £10.3bn endowment fund, has decided to exclude all remaining oil and gas majors from its portfolio, and will exclude all other companies primarily engaged in the exploration, production and refining of oil or gas, unless they are in genuine alignment with a 1.5°C pathway, by the end of 2023.
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