The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are to nominate Carl Hughes as the next Chair of the Archbishops’ Council Finance Committee, as the Council oversees £1.2 billion investment to spread the gospel and strengthen parish ministry across England.

Statement from Archbishops' Council regarding the Independent Safeguarding Board 

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell addresses the General Synod with a speech in debate on the bishops’ response to Living in Love and Faith. 

Safeguarding presentation to General Synod from national safeguarding director Alexander Kubeyinje and lead safeguarding bishop Jonathan Gibbs

The Church of England’s General Synod has called on the bishops to take the next step to issue prayers which would enable same-sex couples to come to church after a civil marriage or civil partnership to give thanks, dedicate their relationship to God and receive God’s blessing.

Read the text of the Archbishop’s Loyal Address to His Majesty The King, the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, on the occasion of his Accession to the Throne.  

Bishop Sarah Mullally addresses the General Synod with a presentation on Living in Love and Faith

Read the text of Archbishop Justin Welby's Presidential address to General Synod. 

The Church of England’s Social Impact Investment Programme has made a £1.1m investment in Charity Bank and will take a 3.6% stake in the bank.

February 2023 update about Living in Love and Faith.