Press releases

Latest news, updates and commentary from the Church of England.
  1. Three members of St Martin's Voices singing with a Christmas tree in soft focus

    Church of England’s Christmas single sees thousands poised to ‘Join the Song’

    26/11/2023

    Choirs up and down the country will sing the new carol, released today across streaming platforms

    4 min read
  2. Church of England preview image

    New members of Archbishops' Council announced

    22/11/2023

    Two members have been elected to serve on the Archbishops’ Council, following the arising of two casual vacancies.

    1 min read
  3. Hands on an advent calendar sticker sheet

    Church of England releases first ever Advent Calendar, featuring interactive sticker Nativity scene

    18/11/2023

    Follow The Star Advent calendar invites people to put the birth of Jesus at the heart of their Christmas preparations.

    3 min read
  4. General Synod members
    4 min read
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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