Archbishop of Canterbury’s football team to host a ‘green’ football match as part of national campaign

House of Bishops agrees requesting further work from the implementation groups taking forward the decision of General Synod.

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 is providing £5.6 million in funding for additional clergy posts across the country from rural areas to inner cities. 

Bishops met over the past two days to pray and discuss progress on implementing the recent decision of General Synod on sexuality and marriage.

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

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

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.

The House of Bishops met for the second meeting of 2023 by Zoom.

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