
Press releases from January 1st 2021 - December 31st 2021. If you are looking for a press release prior to 2013, please contact the communications team.
'Virus knows no national boundaries' - Bishop calls for vaccine equity
30/11/2021
The Bishop of Durham has called for the Government to "commit to redoubling efforts" to achieve vaccine equity.
2 min read'Wake up world!’ – Bishop calls for action to protect God’s creation after climate report
09/08/2021
The Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, has called for immediate action on climate change in light of the IPCC report.
1 min read'We must now keep up the moral pressure so that pledges are urgently turned into measurable action': Bishops respond to COP26
16/11/2021
The Bishops of Norwich and Reading have commented at the conclusion of COP26.
2 min readA shortage of clergy would really limit us - we need more vocations, that's my prayer’ – Archbishop of York’s address to Synod
09/07/2021
The Archbishop of York's Presidential address to the July 2021 session of General Synod.
1 min readA time for sharing, love and faith - Church of England film explores what is at the heart of Christmas
03/12/2021
This Christmas should be a time for sharing, togetherness, faith and hope in the wake of the hardships of the last two years, according to voices in this year’s Church of England Christmas advert.
4 min readAfghanistan crisis: advice for parishes on helping refugees
02/09/2021
The Church of England has published a ‘toolkit’ of resources for parishes seeking to help refugees and asylum seekers from Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban takeover of the country.
2 min readAlan Smith announced as next First Church Estates Commissioner
27/07/2021
Alan Smith, Senior Advisor - ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Risk and Inclusion, and former Global Head of Risk Strategy at HSBC, is to be the next First Church Estates Commissioner.
4 min readAncient Blessing of the Light service in Virtual Reality first
31/10/2021
People from around the world will be able to ‘join’ in traditional worship at a church in London through Virtual Reality for the first time.
2 min readArchbishop of Canterbury to lead Easter Sunday worship from Canterbury Cathedral as churches and cathedrals prepare to celebrate Easter
31/03/2021
As churches and Cathedrals around the country prepare to celebrate Easter, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, will for the first time give his Easter sermon across BBC television, local and national radio, and the Church of England digital platforms.
5 min readArchbishop of York's address to Synod on Vision and Strategy
12/07/2021
The Archbishop today addressed General Synod on the Vision and Strategy for the Church of England in the 2020s.
1 min read