The Church of England published its latest research into clergy well-being today.

Independent research into the wellbeing of clergy from working class backgrounds has been published as part of a 10-year programme into how clergy can flourish in ministry.

The Church of England has appointed Rev Canon Nick McKee as its new National Director for Ministry.

More than 700 young adults have taken part in the Ministry Experience Scheme, General Synod members have heard, as it marks its 10th anniversary.

New 12-person board to oversee £350 million of grant funding to support mission and outreach

Plans by a diocese to double the number of children and young people in its churches, develop 100 new worshipping communities and renew parishes have been given support in the first round of grants awarded by a new Board set up by the Church of England.

Statistics from the Church of England show that nearly a million people were regular worshippers last year as the Church of England continued its post pandemic bounce back.

A Private Member’s Bill brought by the Bishop of Durham, Paul Butler, to abolish the two-child limit on Universal Credit has completed its passage through the House of Lords.

Statistics show an estimated 27,000 people became regular attenders at church services and gatherings supported by the Church of England’s Strategic Development Funding (SDF) programme.

Next Bishop of Birmingham will be Revd Dr Michael Volland, Downing Street announces.