Call for a period of prayer leading up to the Coronation as book of Daily Prayers is shared

Cathedrals will be floodlit in the colours of the Ukrainian flag, candles will be lit and services, prayer vigils across the country in churches to mark the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Prayers asking for God’s blessing on same-sex couples as they give thanks for their civil marriage or civil partnership published

For the first time, under historic plans outlined today, same-sex couples will be able to come to church to give thanks for their civil marriage or civil partnership and receive God’s blessing.

The Church of England’s General Synod has called on the bishops to take the next step to issue prayers which would enable same-sex couples to come to church after a civil marriage or civil partnership to give thanks, dedicate their relationship to God and receive God’s blessing.

March 2023 update about Living in Love and Faith.

College of Bishops meets to consider next steps following the recent debate at General Synod on identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage.

Latest worshipping and visitor data collected from England’s 42 cathedrals and Westminster Abbey during 2021 published

The Church of England is providing £5.6 million in funding for additional clergy posts across the country from rural areas to inner cities. 

Working groups taking forward proposals for the Church of England on identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage up and running.