The Archbishop of York leads this week’s service from Bishopthorpe Palace, York, with music from St Martin's Voices. This service marks the First Sunday of Advent.

The Church Commissioners wants to learn about our past better to understand our present and continue to support the Church of England’s work and mission in the future. We have learned from independent research that Queen Anne’s Bounty, a predecessor fund of the Church Commissioners’ endowment, had links with transatlantic chattel slavery.  

Many dioceses have giving advisors to support and guide your church in all matters of giving.

All relevant information, documents and papers for the November 2023 Group of Sessions.

Learn how to use digital communications for evangelism and discipleship. These live webinars are the place to learn new skills, ask questions and see real examples of good practice from across the Church.

A list of all current Diocesan Synod Motions on the General Synod's Agenda.

Online giving enables people to give to your church without having to physically visit the building. Read this blog for guidance and ideas to encourage digital giving in your church this Christmas. 

The summit should make good on commitments to tackling climate change, writes Rt Revd Graham Usher, lead Bishop for the environment.