Following the recent change in the law to extend civil partnerships to opposite-sex couples, the House of Bishops has agreed a pastoral statement

NEWS / The Church of England has submitted its response to the Government's consultation document on the future of civil partnership. 

Pastoral Guidance for use in conjunction with the Affirmation of Baptismal Faith in the context of gender transition.

NEWS / Following their meeting on February 13th 2014 the House of Bishops of the Church of England have today issued a statement of Pastoral Guidance on Same Sex Marriage.

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Local Ecumenical Partnerships (LEPs) are created when Christian denominations work together under a formal agreement. The most common of these is when denominations come into partnership by setting up a single congregation.

All relevant information, documents and papers for the July 2019 Group of Sessions.

All relevant information, documents and papers for the February 2019 Group of Sessions.

Churches are more effective in mission when they work with others.  Partnerships with charities and networks are important for local ecumenism.

Information about legislation that covers parish reorganisation, including closing church buildings and finding new uses for them.