Latest news, updates and commentary from the Church of England.
  1. Gareth Mostyn

    Gareth Mostyn to step down as Chief Executive of the Church Commissioners for England

    03/10/2024

    Gareth Mostyn, the Chief Executive of the Church Commissioners for England, is stepping down after five years in the role.

    4 min read
  2. Bob Cooper standing by the altar

    New Dean of Guildford

    03/10/2024

    Archdeacon of Sunderland to be next Dean of Guildford.

    1 min read
  3. Rev Canon Karlene Kerr, Racial Justice Officer in the Diocese of Norwich

    Black History Month marked in cathedrals and churches

    30/09/2024

    Black composers, musicians and singers are to be celebrated as part of a series of events, from exhibitions and lectures to services and study days marking Black History Month in Cathedrals and churches across the country.
     

    3 min read
  4. Mark Birch in the Abbey Cloisters

    New Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons

    26/09/2024

    Mark Birch appointed Canon of Westminster and Chaplain to the Speaker.

    1 min read
  5. Church of England preview image

    Scolding review: Statement from lead safeguarding bishop

    26/09/2024

    Statement from lead safeguarding bishop, Joanne Grenfell on the independent report published today from Fiona Scolding KC, commissioned by Soul Survivor, into the Mike Pilavachi case.

    3 min read
  6. A group in union chapel listening to the siams conference

    First-ever national SIAMS conference hosts nearly 200 inspectors

    20/09/2024

    Event highlights critical role inspectors play in maintaining high standards across Church of England and Methodist schools.

    1 min read
  7. Rev Canon Cathy Nightingale outside of Reading Deaf Centre

    National online service to highlight Deaf churches

    20/09/2024

    The Church of England’s national online service will be led in British Sign Language (BSL) from the Deaf Community Church in Reading.

    2 min read
  8. Dr Stephen Cherry Dean of King's Cambridge

    New report highlights progress on Church of England’s ambition to reach net zero carbon

    19/09/2024

    More than £20 million has been allocated so far to dioceses for parishes and schools to reduce their carbon emissions - a new report published today reveals.

    4 min read
  9. Bishop Sarah addresses the House of Bishops

    Bishops back proposals to simplify nomination process for diocesan bishops

    18/09/2024

    House of Bishops supports proposals to simplify the Crown Nominations Commission process and help enable a broad representation.

    3 min read
  10. The new bishop of Southampton in an outdoor setting

    New Bishop of Southampton

    13/09/2024

    Rhiannon King to be new bishop in Winchester Diocese, Downing Street announces.

    1 min read

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