Press releases
Synod backs increase in statutory minimum rest time for clergy
06/07/2024
The General Synod has backed moves to introduce a statutory entitlement to 36 hours rest a week for clergy office holders in an effort to encourage Church of England priests to take sufficient time off work.
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General Synod: Presidential Address by the Archbishop of York
05/07/2024
Read Archbishop Stephen's address to the July meeting of General Synod 2024.
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New anti-bullying guidance for Church of England schools published
05/07/2024
The Church of England has published new draft guidance for use in Church schools
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Champion net zero churches to help others through demonstrator projects
04/07/2024
More than 100 of the country’s highest carbon emitting churches will be given funding for net zero projects which others can learn from as part of a new project.
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National charity which helps parishes to grow receives award to expand training for church leaders
03/07/2024
A national mission charity is to receive more than £700,000 to help Church of England parishes attract more children and young people and increase the size of worshipping communities, it was announced today.
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Committee for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns publishes report on racial justice
02/07/2024
A new report detailing ‘action on the ground’ to promote racial justice in the dioceses has been published three years on from a landmark call for change in the culture of the Church of England on race.
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New network of worshipping communities in schools and colleges launches pilot phase in 40 locations
02/07/2024
The new FLOURISH network will establish partnerships between schools or Further Education colleges and their local churches.
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More than £1.3 million approved for innovation in theological education
28/06/2024
More than £1.3 million has been awarded by the Church of England for research and pilot projects aimed at widening the pool of people training for ministry in the Church of England.
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New Dean of Chelmsford announced
28/06/2024
The Rev Canon Dr Jessica Martin to be the next Dean of Chelmsford.
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Church Buildings Support Officers meet at Cathedral conference
21/06/2024
Newly-appointed Church Buildings Support Officers have spoken at a special conference of their roles providing practical advice and expertise to the Church of England parishes.
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