Press releases

Latest news, updates and commentary from the Church of England.
  1. New Dean of Leicester Karen Rooms

    New Dean of Leicester announced

    01/12/2023

    Karen Rooms to be the next Dean of Leicester.

    1 min read
  2. Climate change with tree on earth

    COP28 must be more than a glitzy talking shop

    30/11/2023

    The summit should make good on commitments to tackling climate change, writes Rt Revd Graham Usher, lead Bishop for the environment.

    2 min read
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    House of Bishops meeting: 29 November

    29/11/2023

    The House of Bishops met online on the morning of 29 November 2023

    1 min read
  4. Bishop Guli

    Church of England Bishop introduces Bill to allow humanitarian visas for those seeking asylum

    29/11/2023

    The Bishop of Chelmsford has introduced a Private Members' Bill to provide a safe and legal route to the UK for those seeking asylum.

    2 min read
  5. 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
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    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
  7. 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
  8. General Synod members
    4 min read
  9. 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
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    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