Following the recent change in the law to extend civil partnerships to opposite-sex couples, the House of Bishops has agreed a pastoral statement

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

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

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. 

Investors ask all mining companies to confirm support for the implementation of the Global Standard in their operations

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.

A statement from Archbishop Justin Welby and Archbishop John Sentamu in response to events in the United States of America:

The Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally, has welcomed the opportunity for people nationally to respond to an independent review on Government engagement with faith communities, which will help to shape relationships now and in the future. 

Following the announcement of fresh restrictions, including a new higher tier, a statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally,

Church organisations are being invited to give their views on action that could be taken to ensure greater racial equality in the Church of England, as part of work by the Anti-Racism Taskforce.