Press releases

Latest news, updates and commentary from the Church of England.
  1. Celebrating 21 Years of the Anglican-Methodist Covenant - Hero

    Church of England and Methodist Church recommit to working together as Covenant turns 21

    31/10/2024

    Anglicans and Methodists underline commitment to forging closer ties on anniversary of historic covenant between churches.

    3 min read
  2. The Houses of Parliament from across the River Thames.

    Bishop Helen-Ann: View Budget through how it affects poorest and most marginalised people

    30/10/2024

    Lead bishop in House of Lords for economics and business comments on Budget 2024

    1 min read
  3. Bishops meeting

    House of Bishops Autumn Meeting

    23/10/2024

    The House of Bishops met in person for its Autumn meeting

    2 min read
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    Smyth independent review publication plan

    22/10/2024

    Update on timeframes after The National Safeguarding Team has received the independent review from Keith Makin.

    1 min read
  5. Lincoln cathedral lit up red with all three towers visible taken from the south-west

    New resources launched to support prayer and action on religious persecution

    11/10/2024

    Why will cathedrals and churches light up red in November?

    3 min read
  6. Marsha by parliament

    Church Commissioners welcomes Marsha de Cordova MP as new Second Church Estates Commissioner

    07/10/2024

    The Church Commissioners for England welcomes today’s Crown appointment of Marsha de Cordova MP as Second Church Estates Commissioner, succeeding Andrew Selous.

    3 min read
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    Church of England delivers on its responsible investment strategy

    07/10/2024

    The Church Commissioners for England has published its 2023 Stewardship Report, outlining the key steps taken to deliver on its responsible investment strategy focused on ‘Respect for People and Respect for the Planet'.

    2 min read
  8. Gareth Mostyn

    Gareth Mostyn to step down as Chief Executive of the Church Commissioners for England

    03/10/2024

    Gareth Mostyn, the Chief Executive of the Church Commissioners for England, is stepping down after five years in the role.

    4 min read
  9. Bob Cooper standing by the altar

    New Dean of Guildford

    03/10/2024

    Archdeacon of Sunderland to be next Dean of Guildford.

    1 min read
  10. Rev Canon Karlene Kerr, Racial Justice Officer in the Diocese of Norwich

    Black History Month marked in cathedrals and churches

    30/09/2024

    Black composers, musicians and singers are to be celebrated as part of a series of events, from exhibitions and lectures to services and study days marking Black History Month in Cathedrals and churches across the country.
     

    3 min read