Press releases
Christmas and Easter congregations swell as Church of England sees third year of growth
04/12/2024
The number of regular worshippers in the Church of England edged above a million in 2023 for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic.
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National Society calls for long-term curriculum and assessment reform to support educational equity and excellence
03/12/2024
National Society advocates for long-term, inclusive education reform blending equity, aspiration, and sustainable pathways for all learners.
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Bishop Sarah responds to Commons debate on assisted suicide
29/11/2024
The Bishop of London, Sarah Mullaly, lead Bishop for health and social care responds to the second reading vote in the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
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New Suffragan Bishop in Europe
29/11/2024
Andrew Norman will be the new Suffragan Bishop in Europe, Downing Street has announced.
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MPs voice concern over future of Listed Places of Worship scheme
28/11/2024
MPs highlight future of scheme covering VAT on repairs to listed places of worship.
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New Bishop of Reading
27/11/2024
Mary Gregory will be the new Bishop of Reading, Downing Street has announced.
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New Bishop of Buckingham
27/11/2024
Dave Bull will be the new Bishop of Buckingham, Downing Street has announced.
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Faith leaders join to oppose Bill to legalise assisted suicide
24/11/2024
Leaders of the major faiths have spoken of their deep concern about the impact on vulnerable people should assisted suicide be approved by Parliament, in a letter published ahead of the Second Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
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LLF Working Groups continue: Update on membership and residential meeting
22/11/2024
The four working groups gathered in Leicester for a residential event to help shape recommendations to be presented for consideration at the House and College of Bishops.
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Statement on the Church of England Redress Scheme by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell on behalf of the Archbishops’ Council
15/11/2024
A recent media report about the Church of England’s Redress Scheme contained inaccuracies and misleading information, which we are sorry has caused distress to survivors.
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