Press releases
Bishop of London responds to First Reading of Lord Falconer of Thoroton's Bill
26/07/2024
The Bishop of London has responded to the publication in the House of Lords today of Lord Falconer of Thoroton’s Private Member’s Bill – the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill.
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New Secretary for Theology and Theological Adviser to the House of Bishops announced
23/07/2024
The Revd Dr Casey Strine has been appointed to the post of Secretary for Theology and Theological Adviser to the House of Bishops and is expected to take up the post on 9 September 2024.
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Meeting of the House of Bishops – July 2024
16/07/2024
The House of Bishops convened online on 15 July.
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Ofsted recognises Church’s ‘exceptional’ school leadership training
11/07/2024
The Church of England’s Education Office has achieved 'Outstanding' in all categories following a recent Ofsted inspection covering its delivery of NPQs (National Professional Qualification).
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Synod affirms work with children and young people
09/07/2024
Student presenters receive standing ovation as commitments made to include more contributions.
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General Synod backs day of prayer for persecuted Christians around the world
09/07/2024
The Church of England’s General Synod has endorsed a motion from the Diocese of London highlighting the plight of the persecuted Church, and calling for the creation of a day of prayer for Christians who face oppression and violence around the world.
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Synod signals support for ‘Anglican way forward’ on same-sex relationships
08/07/2024
The Church of England’s General Synod has given agreement in principle to taking forward outline proposals for the wider use of prayers asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples in church services.
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End the ‘scandal’ of the need for food banks, General Synod hears
08/07/2024
Public policy needs to address the ‘root causes’ of rising levels of poverty, the General Synod heard today, in a debate where members voted to express concern over increasing levels of dependence on food banks.
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Update on Safeguarding Independence
08/07/2024
General Synod today voted in support of next steps on safeguarding independence as outlined in a paper presented to Synod from the Church of England’s lead safeguarding bishop, Joanne Grenfell.
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Synod backs motion to affirm the human dignity of disabled children
07/07/2024
The General Synod has backed a motion to ensure parents and mothers have access to information on practical support available to them when informed they are carrying a child who will be disabled.
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