Latest news, updates and commentary from the Church of England.
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"Thank you, but we should have done more" - Bishop responds to COP 28
14/12/2023
The Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, reflects on the outcomes of COP28
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Statement from the House of Bishops on the ongoing War in Gaza
13/12/2023
A statement following the House of Bishops meeting of December 12, 2023.
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Prayers of Love and Faith to be made available for use from Sunday
12/12/2023
A selection of readings and prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples can be used in Church of England services for the first time from Sunday December 17
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Publication of independent review into Church’s Independent Safeguarding Board
11/12/2023
Report by leading barrister Sarah Wilkinson into the Church of England’s Independent Safeguarding Board (ISB).
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More than 5,000 people set to sing new The First Nowell carol
08/12/2023
A new version of the well-known carol The First Nowell, written by the composer Bob Chilcott, will be sung in churches and cathedrals across the country.
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Ecumenical carol service led in British Sign Language (BSL) to broadcast this weekend
07/12/2023
Viewers are invited to rediscover the wonders of faith, hope and boundless love in Christ in a special online ecumenical carol service led in British Sign Language (BSL), to be broadcast this Sunday.
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COP28 must be more than a glitzy talking shop
30/11/2023
The summit should make good on commitments to tackling climate change, writes Rt Revd Graham Usher, lead Bishop for the environment.
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House of Bishops meeting: 29 November
29/11/2023
The House of Bishops met online on the morning of 29 November 2023
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Church of England Bishop introduces Bill to allow humanitarian visas for those seeking asylum
29/11/2023
The Bishop of Chelmsford has introduced a Private Members' Bill to provide a safe and legal route to the UK for those seeking asylum.
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