Latest news, updates and commentary from the Church of England.
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    Archbishop to mark agreement with Catholic and Lutheran Churches on 500th Anniversary of the Reformation

    24/10/2017

    The Archbishop of Canterbury is to mark an act of reconciliation between the Catholic and Protestant churches on the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. 

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    Archbishop Warda addresses Synod about the persecution of Christians in Iraq

    10/02/2015

    Christianity in Iraq is going through one of the worst and hardest stages of its long history, the Archbishop of the Chaldean Diocese of Erbil, Iraq, has told the General Synod.

    1 min read
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    Archbishop warns of threat of social media echo chambers and the important role of young reconcilers at 6th National Education Conference

    05/02/2024

    Justin Welby quizzed by students on reconciliation as ‘Difference’ and ‘Flourish’ programmes launched 

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    Archbishop's Task Group publishes final report

    08/02/2016

    NEWS / Credit union branches in churches, a network of savings clubs in schools and a drive to promote greater financial resilience in communities are just a few of the achievements listed by the Archbishop of Canterbury's Task Group on responsible credit and savings in its final report published today.

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  5. Archbishops ask cathedrals and churches to toll bells for Notre Dame

    16/04/2019

    NEWS / Bells to toll in solidarity with Notre Dame.

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    Archbishops invite choirs to join premiere of new Carol for Advent and Christmas

    04/10/2023

    Carol premiere forms part of the Church of England’s focus for Advent and Christmas 2023 ‘Follow the Star: Join the Song.’

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    Archbishops invite nation to join them in daily prayer from this evening amid Covid-19 pandemic

    01/02/2021

    The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are inviting the nation to join them in prayer every evening at 6pm - from today.

    2 min read
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    Archbishops launch Church’s first ever social media guidelines and charter

    01/07/2019

    The Church of England has published social media advice aimed at tackling offensive behaviour and misleading content and encouraging a positive atmosphere for online conversations.

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    Archbishops propose programme of Renewal and Reform

    12/01/2015

    The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have today written to members of the Church of England's General Synod proposing a "programme for reform and renewal" for the church.

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    Archbishops recall commitment to pastoral care and friendship for all, regardless of sexual orientation

    29/01/2014

    NEWS / The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have today written to all Primates of the Anglican Communion, and to the Presidents of Nigeria and Uganda, recalling the commitment made by the Primates of the Anglican Communion to the pastoral support and care of everyone worldwide, regardless of sexual orientation.

    2 min read

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