Press releases

Latest news, updates and commentary from the Church of England.
  1. The Bishop of London makes a speech

    Prayers of Love and Faith: The Bishop of London's closing speech at Synod

    15/11/2023

    Bishop Sarah responds to the Living in Love and Faith debate

    5 min read
  2. Ryde picture

    Community organising scheme to be expanded to more churches

    15/11/2023

    A community organising project which has increased the number of children and young people attending inner-city churches is to be expanded to more parishes following a grant from the Church of England.

    4 min read
  3. A Bishop at a lectern

    Prayers of Love and Faith debate: Bishop of London’s address to Synod

    14/11/2023

    'There is a space where we can live together as a church,' Bishop Sarah tells Synod

    6 min read
  4. Members of the general synod vote by a show of hands

    Synod approves next steps for national redress scheme

    14/11/2023

    General Synod approves next steps for national redress scheme at its November 2023 sitting 

    8 min read
  5. The Archbishop of Canterbury at the Lectern

    Presidential Address to Synod from the Archbishop of Canterbury

    13/11/2023

    The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, addressed the General Synod in his capacity as Co-President.

    10 min read
  6. The Archbishop of Jerusalem, Hosam Naoum, in his study

    Archbishop in Jerusalem addresses Synod with call for ceasefire and plea for peace in Israel and Gaza

    13/11/2023

    Most Revd Hosam Naoum calls on the international community to work for a ‘just and lasting’ peace.

    6 min read
  7. Justin and Stephen

    Presidential Address to Synod from the Archbishop of York

    13/11/2023

    The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, addressed the General Synod in his capacity as Co-President.

    8 min read
  8. A poppy on a wooden cross in a memorial garden
    2 min read
  9. Church of England preview image

    Hannah Howard announced as new Director of Communications for the Church of England

    10/11/2023

    The Church of England is pleased to announce the appointment of Hannah Howard as Director of Communications.

    2 min read
  10. Palm Sunday service, people holding crosses in the air

    Church attendance rises for second year running

    10/11/2023

    Statistics from the Church of England show that nearly a million people were regular worshippers last year as the Church of England continued its post pandemic bounce back.

    4 min read