Call for a period of prayer leading up to the Coronation as book of Daily Prayers is shared

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.

Cathedrals will be floodlit in the colours of the Ukrainian flag, candles will be lit and services, prayer vigils across the country in churches to mark the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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

The College of Bishops and the House of Bishops met on Tuesday 17 January to discern a way forward for the Church of England on questions of identity, sexuality and marriage.

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

The Church of England published its latest research into clergy well-being today.

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

Commissioned by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, today's final report proposes a radical and inspiring vision for adult social care in England, drawing on Christian theology, tradition and values.