Latest news, updates and commentary from the Church of England.
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“Love Matters”: Archbishops' Commission on Families & Households publishes its final report
26/04/2023
In its final report – “Love Matters” – the Archbishops’ Commission on Families & Households outlines five ambitions to support and strengthen family life.
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Funding bids invited to help implement recommendations of landmark report on racial justice
20/04/2023
Dioceses, parishes and other Church networks are being invited to submit applications for funding to help implement the recommendations of a landmark report into racial justice in the Church of England.
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Church Commissioners to create new nature reserve on the edge of Hereford
17/04/2023
The Church Commissioners for England has signed a tenancy agreement to promote nature alongside sustainable agriculture on Hereford’s Bartonsham Meadows.
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Church Commissioners for England formalise sustainability targets through launch of strategic land ESG study
11/04/2023
The Church Commissioners for England has formally published an independent ESG baseline appraisal of their strategic land portfolio.
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Bishops speak of resurrection hope in troubled world
06/04/2023
Bishops highlight the hope of the resurrection in a series of video and published messages ahead of Easter.
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New Chair for Archbishops’ Council Finance Committee
31/03/2023
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are to nominate Carl Hughes as the next Chair of the Archbishops’ Council Finance Committee, as the Council oversees £1.2 billion investment to spread the gospel and strengthen parish ministry across England.
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Statement from Archbishops' Council
30/03/2023
Statement from Archbishops' Council regarding the Independent Safeguarding Board
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Lambeth Palace Library exhibition to mark King’s Coronation
29/03/2023
Lambeth Palace Library is celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III through an exhibition showcasing religious items that have been used in Royal Coronation ceremonies going back to the Middle Ages.
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Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board backs plans for renewal in first round of awards
27/03/2023
Plans by a diocese to double the number of children and young people in its churches, develop 100 new worshipping communities and renew parishes have been given support in the first round of grants awarded by a new Board set up by the Church of England.
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Bishop’s Bill to remove two-child limit on benefits clears House of Lords
24/03/2023
A Private Member’s Bill brought by the Bishop of Durham, Paul Butler, to abolish the two-child limit on Universal Credit has completed its passage through the House of Lords.
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