The Rev Canon Anna Eltringham, Team Rector for Oxted, Surrey, will be the new Bishop of Ripon, Downing Street has announced.

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.

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.  

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

A new foundation, set up to coordinate practical advice and guidance to churches and dioceses hoping to help tackle the housing crisis in their communities, has been formally launched by the Church of England.

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

Downing Street has announced that the King has approved the nomination of Andrew Zihni as the 39th Dean of Gloucester

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

College of Bishops meets to consider next steps following the recent debate at General Synod on identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage.