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The Standing Commission supports the House of Bishops and dioceses with monitoring the implementation of the Declaration and the Five Guiding Principles, and disseminating good practice at all levels within the Church in this area.
Membership of a new body tasked to consider the ongoing arrangements which opened the way for women to become bishops announced.
In May 2014, the House of Bishops made its Declaration on the Ministry of Bishops and Priests (GS Misc 1076) in the context of impending legislation enabling the consecration of women as bishops.
Draft for Consultation
Find out more about and access the Pastoral Principles.
Guiding Principles
The values and principles of the Reimagining Care Commission.
A Church of England funeral is available to everyone, giving support before, during and after the service, for as long as it’s needed.
New course examines how we can learn to relate better to one another across the differences that we find in our church communities.
This guide offers you just some ideas for being a great godparent. You may have many more ideas of your own along the way.