Family vulnerability beyond the pandemic and aligning services to enable all families to flourish and provide stable caregiving. 

Dr Catherine Hill, Chair of Care for the Family, and one of our expert advisers, provides her views on the importance of the work of the Commission.

The Archbishops’ Commission on Families and Households seeks to be deeply rooted in the Christian faith. It also emerges from the Church of England’s specific calling as the ‘established church’ of England as a Christian presence across the nation

With particular expertise in British political and cultural history, Dr Sarah Williams provides a rich understanding of the history of the family. Hear her thoughts as the Commission progresses its work. 

In this month’s update you’ll find information about the most recent meeting of the Commission in Oxford, and about the imminent launch of the Call for Evidence.

The Commission launched its Call for Evidence in October 2021, inviting individuals and organisations to respond to a range of questions.

One of the tasks for the Archbishops’ Commission on Families and Households is to explore the importance of - and changes in - couple relationships in today’s society, recognising both the joys and difficulties and considering the supports and pressures around those relationships.

Commission Chair Professor Janet Walker OBE was interviewed by Vicky Gibbens of UBC1 Radio talking about the Commission and the Call for Evidence.

The Church is committed to working with and supporting the diversity of Britain’s households in every community and at national level. We believe the family is an important part of God’s plan for a healthy society.

Commission Members David French and Esther Gregory-Witham share their thoughts on working on the Commission and discuss their particular area of focus, relationships.