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 new service providing vital support for survivors of church-related abuse has become operational.

Victim Support has been awarded the contract to manage Safe Spaces, a joint Church of England/Church in Wales and Catholic Church in England and Wales (CCEW) project to provide a vital support service for survivors of church-related abuse.

More than £10m in grants have been awarded to 66 churches and cathedrals across the country. 

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.

More than 17,000 online services and events are being provided by Church of England churches following the introduction of the lockdown and restrictions on public worship earlier this year.

Press releases from January 1st 2020 - December 31st 2020.

UK faith leaders have called on the Government to ensure its economic recovery plan does not bypass care for the Environment

The Archbishop of Canterbury has given his backing to a call from the Pope for Christians across the world to join in saying the Lord’s Prayer.

The Archbishop of Canterbury will call for “a resurrection of our common life,” during his Easter Sunday sermon.