The Dioceses Commission exists to help resolve issues regarding Diocesan boundaries in partnership with others, and to encourage shared working across boundaries.

Find out more about the Families and Households Commission. 

NEWS / As General Synod were advised in July 2016, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have commissioned a theological review of the work of the Crown Nominations Commission.

A reimagination of Britain as a country in which human beings flourish has to put high-quality social care, public and mental health at the heart of its objectives.

NEWS / Archbishop Commissions Independent Review of Peter Ball Case

An outline of churches awarded Churchyard structure grants in November 2021

An outline of churches awarded Churchyard structure grants in December 2022

Following the establishment of the National Safeguarding Team in 2015 - replacing a 0.5 national post - the Archbishops' Council has recently reviewed its structure and after consultation will be advertising for a Director of Safeguarding.

Churchyards display a variety of historic structures, many listed in their own right. The good management of a churchyard needs to take into account a range of issues, from the burial rights of parishioners to the wildlife management of the churchyard. 

The General Synod consists of the House of Bishops, the House of Clergy and the House of Laity.