Press releases from 1 January - 31 December 2023.

House of Bishops agrees requesting further work from the implementation groups taking forward the decision of General Synod.

For the first time, under historic plans outlined today, same-sex couples will be able to come to church to give thanks for their civil marriage or civil partnership and receive God’s blessing.

Bishops met over the past two days to pray and discuss progress on implementing the recent decision of General Synod on sexuality and marriage.

Prayers asking for God’s blessing on same-sex couples as they give thanks for their civil marriage or civil partnership published

Dioceses, parishes and other Church networks are being invited to submit applications for funding to help implement the recommendations of a landmark report into racial justice in the Church of England.

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

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

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York, as Presidents of the General Synod of the Church of England, have agreed to proceed with a November meeting of Synod this year.

The House of Bishops met for the second meeting of 2023 by Zoom.