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Women made up the majority of deacons ordained in the Church of England last year for the first time, according to new statistics published today.
Safeguarding data has been published today taken from annual safeguarding returns, collected by dioceses in 2018 and sent to the National Safeguarding Team.
The General Synod of The Church of England has approved legislation following the Archbishop’s Commission on the relationship of the Channel Islands to the wider Church of England.
From Bishop Viv Faull, deputy lead safeguarding bishop and co-chair designate of the All Party Parliamentary Group on safeguarding in faith settings.
NEWS / Synod voted today that proposals for draft legislation to enable the Church of England to deal more effectively with safeguarding issues be brought forward.
What does it commemorate? What does Maundy mean? Why do Christians wash feet? What is Maundy Money?
Why is Holy Saturday significant? How does the Church commemorate it? What is the Saturday before Easter Day called?
New measures to strengthen governance and operational frameworks for England’s cathedrals have taken the next step towards formal implementation.
Why do churchgoers carry palm crosses? Why will there be processions through towns and cities this Sunday? Why will donkeys be seen in churches and cathedrals this week?
What does Good Friday commemorate? What happens in churches and cathedrals on Good Friday? Where does the name originate?