Guidance on weddings and baptisms during the current period of restrictions on public gatherings to combat coronavirus has been updated by the Church of England.

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) concluded its first hearing into the Anglican Church in England and Wales today (focusing on the diocese of Chichester as a case study).

FEATURE / The Church of England’s digital communications team has trained more than 200 parishes in social media and writing for the web.

Press releases from January 1st 2020 - December 31st 2021.

We look forward to the time when we are able to gather again in our church buildings. We are examining what steps we will need to take to do so safely.

The House of Bishops has welcomed and commended the decision of the Government to open places of worship for public worship from 4 July at a virtual meeting held on June 24th. 

Read safeguarding news and views from the National Safeguarding Team.

The restoration of an early 20th century church clock has brought joy to a parish after it was silent for more than 15 years.

The House of Bishops COVID-19 recovery group has shared draft guidelines for when funerals, weddings, baptisms and individual private prayer can recommence in church buildings.

An Oxford College has celebrated the largest number of baptisms and confirmations in at least 20 years.