Press releases
Parishes to receive funding boost for renewal and revitalisation
15/11/2024
Nearly £46 million has been earmarked by the Church of England for work to spread the Christian faith across the country, including a programme to renew and revitalise parishes.
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Victims of John Smyth - Response to Channel 4 News report
14/11/2024
Redress scheme will be run independently of the Church
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Statements on the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury
12/11/2024
Resignation statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.
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Love Matters: New resources developed for dioceses, schools and youth groups
12/11/2024
The Archbishops’ Commission on Families and Households has developed new resources for use locally in parishes, deaneries and dioceses to help them explore the key Love Matters messages, and to learn about loving relationships.
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Bishop of Norwich calls on UK Government to tax polluters to fund climate aid
08/11/2024
Ahead of COP29, the Bishop of Norwich joins Catholic Bishop John Arnold in urging ministers to tax fossil fuel companies to support countries most affected by climate change, calling for justice and sustainable finance solutions.
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Independent review into Church’s handling of Smyth case published
07/11/2024
The independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth has been published.
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A Shared Vision for Flourishing Schools: New report unites faith and education leaders to transform England's education system
07/11/2024
Church of England, Catholic Education Service, and Confederation of School Trusts launch groundbreaking report, “Flourishing Together: A collective vision for the education system”.
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Richard Sudworth to be Director of Faith and Public Life for the Church of England
06/11/2024
Interfaith advisor to succeed Malcolm Brown leading engagement with public policy, social ethics, and interfaith relations.
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Behind the Stained-Glass
04/11/2024
Study undertaken for Archbishops’ Commission for Racial Justice lays bare the lived experiences of UKME/GMH people in the Church of England.
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New Bishop of Coventry
04/11/2024
The new Bishop of Coventry will be the Right Reverend Sophie Jelley, Downing Street has announced today, after her nomination was approved by the King.
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