Press releases

Latest news, updates and commentary from the Church of England.
  1. Members of the General Synod listen to a debate at the University of York's Central Hall

    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 read
  2. The Archbishop of York meets a member of the St John's parish church community

    Archbishop urges voters not to miss June 18 registration deadline

    17/06/2024

    Every voice and vote matters in this election - Archbishop Stephen.

    2 min read
  3. Dean of Worcester

    New 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 read
  4. Sir John Rutter, the composer, who has been knighted

    Bishop 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 read
  5. The Bishop of Chelmsford recording a video

    Don't take democracy for granted - Bishop Guli's prayer for election #PrayYourPart

    14/06/2024

    Bishop shares prayer as #PrayYourPart campaign begins.

    2 min read
  6. Southwark Cathedral

    More 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 read
  7. Church of England preview image

    House of Bishops Meeting - June 2024

    12/06/2024

    The House of Bishops met on Wednesday 12 June.

    1 min read
  8. Photo of the booklet for the pray your part campaign

    Bishops 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 read
  9. Alistair Cutting in a garden

    Next 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 read
  10. Bishop Jan by a wall

    New 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