Press releases
Services for same-sex couples, independence in safeguarding, dignity of disabled children: Synod papers published
20/06/2024
Outline proposals on wider use of prayers asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples published ahead of July Synod
3 min readArchbishop urges voters not to miss June 18 registration deadline
17/06/2024
Every voice and vote matters in this election - Archbishop Stephen.
2 min readNew Dean of Worcester announced
17/06/2024
The new Dean of Worcester will be The Reverend Canon Dr Stephen Edwards, Downing Street has announced.
1 min readBishop Guli's tribute as composer Sir John Rutter is knighted
15/06/2024
'His enormous contribution to sacred choral music has been a huge blessing and enriched our worship,' says Bishop of Chelmsford.
1 min readDon't take democracy for granted - Bishop Guli's prayer for election #PrayYourPart
14/06/2024
Bishop shares prayer as #PrayYourPart campaign begins.
2 min readMore than £60 million awarded to three dioceses for long term programmes of transformation
13/06/2024
More than £60 million of funding is to be awarded to three Church of England dioceses for long-term programmes of transformation including parish renewals, children and youth work and outreach to low-income areas.
4 min readBishops share prayers and reflections for 2024 General Election
06/06/2024
Bishops call for a ‘better culture’ in debate and online with new set of daily prayers and reflections.
2 min readNext Bishop of Woolwich announced
06/06/2024
The King has approved the nomination of The Ven Alastair Cutting, Archdeacon of Lewisham and Greenwich, as the next Bishop of Woolwich.
2 min readNew Dean of Lichfield announced
05/06/2024
The King has approved the nomination of Jan McFarlane, currently interim Dean, in succession to Adrian Dorber
2 min read