The College of Bishops and the House of Bishops met on Tuesday 17 January to discern a way forward for the Church of England on questions of identity, sexuality and marriage.

A new foundation, set up to coordinate practical advice and guidance to churches and dioceses hoping to help tackle the housing crisis in their communities, has been formally launched by the Church of England.

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

Statement from Archbishops' Council on the Independent Safeguarding Board and Christ Church review

The Church of England’s Social Impact Investment Programme has made a £1.1m investment in Charity Bank and will take a 3.6% stake in the bank.

Statement from Archbishops' Council regarding the Independent Safeguarding Board 

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are to nominate Carl Hughes as the next Chair of the Archbishops’ Council Finance Committee, as the Council oversees £1.2 billion investment to spread the gospel and strengthen parish ministry across England.

Bishop Sarah Mullally addresses the General Synod with a presentation on Living in Love and Faith

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

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.