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

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.

Bishop of London Sarah Mullally addresses the General Synod with a summary speech on Living in Love and Faith.

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

The Archbishop of Canterbury’s speech in Living in Love and Faith debate at General Synod on Wednesday 8th February 2023.

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

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

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.  

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.

Church of England Pensions Board votes against Shell directors.