Latest news, updates and commentary from the Church of England.
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Statement from the House of Bishops on the war in Gaza
31/10/2023
Read the joint statement from the House of Bishops
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Prospect of winter energy bills causing anxiety and fear for millions, Archbishop of York warns, as he backs the Warm Welcome campaign
27/10/2023
Millions are looking ahead to this winter with ‘fear and anxiety’ about the cost of heating their homes, the Archbishop of York has said as he backed the Warm Welcome campaign to provide a network of warm spaces for people who struggle to pay their energy bills.
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First Church of England national online service to be led in British Sign Language
27/10/2023
The first national online service led in British Sign Language (BSL) will be broadcast this weekend by the Church of England.
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Church of England launches initiative to help schools reach Net Zero
26/10/2023
The Church of England has launched an ambitious initiative to help its network of schools reach net zero, as part of the first phase of its multi-million-pound Net Zero Carbon Programme.
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Synod meeting to focus on implementation of Prayers of Love and Faith
20/10/2023
General Synod papers published for November 2023 Group of Sessions.
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Israel-Gaza Conflict: UK faith leaders condemn antisemitism and call for solidarity between faith communities
18/10/2023
Archbishop and Faith Leaders call for unity
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Church of England still has ‘considerable distance’ to cover on racial justice, Archbishop of York tells conference
12/10/2023
Church still has a ‘considerable distance’ to cover, says Archbishop.
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Church of England invests GBP 30m in kickstarting net zero plans
12/10/2023
Thousands of churches, cathedrals, schools and clergy houses in England will benefit from the first phase of grants and projects worth £30 million, as part of the Church of England’s ambitious plan to achieve net zero by 2030.
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