Deliverance ministry is a specialist ministry within the Church of England and constitutes one aspect of the Church of England’s commitment to bringing wholeness, peace and healing to all who experience distress, whether in body, mind or spirit.

Guidelines for the Professional Conduct of the Clergy - Appendix 2

What does Good Friday commemorate? What happens in churches and cathedrals on Good Friday? Where does the name originate?

The House of Bishops today discussed a range of issues around Coronavirus (COVID-19) and approved further advice on funerals, the celebration of Holy Communion and ordinations. 

The House of Bishops met via Zoom this afternoon and continued to review advice to clergy on the Church’s efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus, to protect the vulnerable and health services.

Information about the House and College of Bishops and a summary of all Church of England's bishops' meetings.

In May 2014 the House of Bishops made its Declaration on the Ministry of Bishops and Priests (GS Misc 1076) in the context of the impending legislation enabling the consecration of women to the episcopate which received final approval by the General Synod in July 2014. 

NEWS / Synod voted today to take note of the report: Guidelines for the Professional Conduct of the Clergy. These are not a legal code but a set of draft guidelines, commended by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, describing what is desirable in the professional conduct of clergy.

Key policy and practice guidance documents which inform the Church of England's safeguarding work.

The House of Bishops met by Zoom for its 29 November meeting.