Press releases

Latest news, updates and commentary from the Church of England.
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    Meeting of House of Bishops 15-17 May 2023

    17/05/2023

    The House of Bishops met between May 15 and 17 in York.

    1 min read
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    Trevor Devamanikkam review published

    11/05/2023

    The independent lessons learnt review into the Church of England’s handling of allegations against the late Revd Trevor Devamanikkam has been published today.

    5 min read
  3. The London Synod Chamber

    General Synod dates and update on Living in Love and Faith implementation groups

    09/05/2023

    The Archbishops of Canterbury and York, as Presidents of the General Synod of the Church of England, have agreed to proceed with a November meeting of Synod this year.

    3 min read
  4. Church celebrating Jubilee/Coronation/other Royal event with bunting in churchyard

    Thousands set to mark Coronation at church services and events

    04/05/2023

    As the country prepares to celebrate the Coronation of the King and Queen at Westminster Abbey, more than 2,000 local events have been registered by Church of England churches.

    2 min read
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    Responding Well to Victims and Survivors of Abuse – Guidance Summary

    04/05/2023

    Ensuring that victims and survivors who disclose abuse within the Church of England receive appropriate support is a central pillar of the Church’s approach to safeguarding.

    2 min read
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    Church of England’s Social Impact Investment Programme makes £5.7m in investments

    03/05/2023

    The Church of England’s Social Impact Investment Programme, established in 2020 to direct capital towards new solutions to deep-rooted social challenges, has invested £5.7m in its first two years.

    2 min read
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    Independent Safeguarding Board: Statement by the Archbishops

    02/05/2023

     Statement by the Archbishops on the Independent Safeguarding Board

    1 min read
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    Update from the Living in Love and Faith implementation working groups

    02/05/2023

    Working groups taking forward proposals for the Church of England on identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage up and running.

    4 min read
  9. Canon Anna Eltringham

    New bishop of Ripon announced

    27/04/2023

    The Rev Canon Anna Eltringham, Team Rector for Oxted, Surrey, will be the new Bishop of Ripon, Downing Street has announced.

    1 min read
  10. Front cover of the Bloom Review

    Bloom Review - Church of England comment

    26/04/2023

    Rev Dr Malcolm Brown, the Church of England's Director of Faith and Public Life, has responded to the Bloom Review on Government engagement with faith groups in England.

    2 min read