The General Synod today called on the Government to end the ‘cruel’ experience of so-called ‘pauper' funerals in a debate where members heard of the plight of those unable to afford funeral costs.
 

Recommendations would reduce the number of National Church Institutions

NEWS / The General Synod has called on the Government to reduce the maximum stake on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) to £2 in a debate where members heard of the "huge suffering" caused by the machines.

Oxford Diocese motion commits to further action across the Church including on finances and church buildings.

General Synod has thanked the authors of a report proposing possible changes to the governance structures of the Church of England’s National Church Institutions.

NEWS / A summary of business done at General Synod February 2016 sessions on the morning of Wednesday 17th February

NEWS / General Synod February Group of Sessions 2017: Wednesday.

NEWS / People with Down’s Syndrome should be welcomed, celebrated and treated with dignity and respect, members of the Church of England’s General Synod will hear next month.

NEWS / The Church of England needs to undergo a major "culture shift" to mobilise lay members to spread the gospel in their everyday lives, a new report being presented to members of the General Synod argues.

NEWS / A summary of business done at General Synod February 2016 sessions on Tuesday 16th February