NEWS / Synod voted today that proposals for draft legislation to enable the Church of England to deal more effectively with safeguarding issues be brought forward.

Measures to promote awareness of the dangers of stress and burnout amongst clergy are to be debated by the 42 Church of England dioceses following a landmark vote today by the General Synod.

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.

 

A set of resources is now available for use at the informal diocesan consultations on the LLF draft proposals.

Churches should play a key role in combating serious youth violence in their communities, according to a motion unanimously backed by General Synod today.

A response to the Government consultation on reform of the Reform of the Gender Recognition Act 2004.

NEWS / The General Synod of the Church of England has today voted to pave the way for the  legislative  process to enable Women to become Bishops to be completed this year.

The Bishop of Ely, Stephen Conway is to be Acting Bishop in the Diocese of Lincoln, following the retirement of Bishop Christopher Lowson in December 2021.

Becoming an environmentally aware church is so much more than looking after your building in an efficient way. This journey affects every aspect of your life as a church. It’s about holistic mission.

A media pack with everything dioceses need to promote RECOGNISE locally.