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Clergy Discipline complaints against Bishop of Salisbury
07/09/2026
Complaints under the Clergy Discipline Measure brought following financial allegations and separate conduct concerns.
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Churches unite across the world for first Festival of Creation in Christ this weekend
04/09/2026
The Church of England is joining churches across the globe this weekend in celebrating the new Festival of Creation in Christ, marking the worldwide Christian consensus that the Earth should be treasured and protected as a gift from God.
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Nearly 2,000 affordable homes could be built on church sites - five years on from landmark report on the housing crisis
02/09/2026
Nearly 2,000 affordable new homes on land earmarked from church sites could be created with support from the Church of England, it has been revealed, in work under way five years on from a landmark Church report on the housing crisis.
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New Chief Education Officer announced
26/08/2026
Charlie Lang to lead National Society for Education as Church of England’s Chief Education Officer.
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May God grant you courage, wisdom and hope - message of solidarity with people of Ukraine
24/08/2026
Bishop Hugh Nelson shares message from Archbishop Sarah on 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence as he joins prayer gathering in Kyiv.
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Churches invited to pray for all affected by drought, heatwaves and wildfires
17/08/2026
Churches invited to use prayers for times of extreme weather set out in a newly expanded service book, as the UK experiences its fifth heatwave in succession.
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Clergy Discipline complaint against Bishop Paul Butler
17/08/2026
Bishop Paul Butler entered admissions to allegations of misconduct following a complaint brought against him by the National Director of Safeguarding.
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Dr Toby Howarth named as next Bishop of Leeds
07/08/2026
The next Bishop of Leeds will be Dr Toby Howarth, Downing Street announced.
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Bishop’s Disciplinary Tribunal in case of the Rev Canon Andrew Cornes
06/08/2026
A Bishop’s Disciplinary Tribunal for the Diocese of London has upheld a complaint against the Reverend Canon Andrew Cornes under the Clergy Discipline Measure 2003.
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Attendance at Cathedral services rises for fifth year running
31/07/2026
Attendance at Church of England cathedrals rose for the fifth year in a row in 2025, new figures published today show.
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