Latest news, updates and commentary from the Church of England.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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National online service for Remembrance Sunday to draw on themes of compassion and reconciliation
10/11/2023
Act of Remembrance will come from military chapel
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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.
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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.
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Bishops of Leicester and Newcastle to lead next phase of 'Prayers of Love and Faith'
09/11/2023
The Bishops will succeed the Bishops of London and Winchester
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Church of England announces £9 million to help parishes with repairs and specialist advice
09/11/2023
The Church of England has awarded £9 million to dioceses for repairs and specialist advice to parishes, it was announced today.
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Around 27,000 new worshippers through SDF supported projects, study estimates
08/11/2023
Statistics show an estimated 27,000 people became regular attenders at church services and gatherings supported by the Church of England’s Strategic Development Funding (SDF) programme.
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