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General Synod backs call for homelessness task force

NEWS / Private member's motion approved

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General Synod backs call to encourage blood and organ donation

NEWS / The General Synod has backed a call for all 16,000 CofE churches to encourage their congregations to consider becoming blood donors or registering as organ donors.

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General Synod backs drive to create new churches on estates

NEWS / General Synod commits to action on Estates Evangelism

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General Synod backs ban on conversion therapy

NEWS / General Synod backs ban on conversion therapy.

 

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General Synod backs call for ‘crucial resources’ to remain available for racial justice work

The General Synod has backed a call for ‘crucial’ resources to remain available for racial justice as members heard that more work needs to be done for the full inclusion of Global Majority Heritage (GMH) people in the Church of England.

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General Synod backs expansion in new forms of church gatherings

General Synod backs expansion of new forms of church gatherings.

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General Synod backs work to help vulnerable refugees

NEWS / The General Synod has given its overwhelming backing to work by parishes and dioceses to support the resettlement of vulnerable Syrian refugees, in a debate focusing on the humanitarian response to the migrant crisis.

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New Task Force to ensure action over racism in the Church of England

A new commission is to be set up to drive forward ‘bold changes’ to ensure racial equality in the Church of England, following a series of reports and recommendations, it has been announced today.

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General Synod backs day of prayer for persecuted Christians around the world

The Church of England’s General Synod has endorsed a motion from the Diocese of London highlighting the plight of the persecuted Church, and calling for the creation of a day of prayer for Christians who face oppression and violence around the world.

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