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General Synod approves greater service flexibility for benefices

NEWS / Synod makes changes affecting groups of rural churches

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Diocesan Boards of Education Measure approved by General Synod

New legislation governing Diocesan Boards of Education (DBEs), which oversee and support Church of England schools, has received final approval from General Synod.

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New code of practice on ecumenical cooperation approved by General Synod

The General Synod has given overwhelming backing to new guidance which will help Church of England congregations to share mission and ministry more easily with a range of churches in their areas.

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General Synod approves Channel Islands legislation

The General Synod of The Church of England has approved legislation following the Archbishop’s Commission on the relationship of the Channel Islands to the wider Church of England.

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General Synod approves next steps on Women in the Episcopate

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.

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General Synod approves Governance Reform recommendations

Recommendations would reduce the number of National Church Institutions

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General Synod votes to approve historic agreement with Church of Scotland

NEWS / An historic agreement recognising the longstanding ecumenical partnership between the Church of Scotland and the Church of England and paving the way for future joint working between the two churches has been backed today by the General Synod.

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A Church of England funeral is available to everyone, giving support before, during and after the service, for as long as it’s needed.

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Ecumenical Code of Practice launched at General Synod

The General Synod has given overwhelming backing to new guidance which will help Church of England congregations to share mission and ministry more easily with a range of churches in their areas.

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