Latest news, updates and commentary from the Church of England.
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Living in Love and Faith – first facilitated group conversation held
08/09/2023
'Living With Difference' group will take part of a series of facilitated conversations around the Prayers of Love and Faith.
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Prayers to mark the first anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles’s Accession
08/09/2023
Churches around the country are marking the first anniversary of the Death of the Late Queen Elizabeth and King Charles’ Accession to the throne.
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Concerns substantiated in Mike Pilavachi investigation
06/09/2023
Concerns substantiated in Mike Pilavachi investigation - update from joint internal Church investigation by the National Safeguarding Team and diocese of St Albans
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‘Parishes at the very heart of Church of England's mission’ – response to article in Sunday Telegraph
03/09/2023
Number of consecrated churches closed in the last decade was lowest level for half a century.
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New Bishop of Birmingham announced
30/08/2023
Next Bishop of Birmingham will be Revd Dr Michael Volland, Downing Street announces.
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Public opinion and a ‘prophetic’ voice - Bishop Nick responds to newspaper survey
29/08/2023
The Church has a duty to challenge wider society but also to listen and be challenged by it, says the Bishop of Leeds Nick Baines2 min read
Pip Willcox appointed new Head of Lambeth Palace Library
29/08/2023
Pip Willcox has been appointed the new Head of Lambeth Palace Library.
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New Bishop of Swindon announced
24/08/2023
The Venerable Neil Warwick, currently Archdeacon of Bristol, is to be the next Bishop of Swindon, Downing Street has announced today.
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New Dean of Truro announced
17/08/2023
Downing Street has today announced that Father Simon Robinson will be the next Dean of Truro.
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Consultation on proposals for fully independent safeguarding structure begun by Prof Alexis Jay
16/08/2023
Details and timescale published
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