The General Synod today called on the Government to end the ‘cruel’ experience of so-called ‘pauper' funerals in a debate where members heard of the plight of those unable to afford funeral costs.

 

People who cannot attend a funeral because of the coronavirus restrictions are being provided with prayers and suggestions on how to pay their own tribute at home to the person who has died.

Press releases from January 1st 2020 - December 31st 2020.

The Church Commissioners for England today reiterated support for the climate-related shareholder resolution, filed against the board of ExxonMobil, and calls on Exxon not to block the resolution going to a vote in 2020. 

The Church of England has today issued new advice to ensure funerals can continue safely amid the current restrictions in light of the current outbreak of Coronavirus Covid-19. 

A meeting of the House of Bishops took place today Friday 4 September 2020 via Zoom

A meeting of the House of Bishops took place today on Wednesday 22 of July 2020 (by Zoom) 

The House of Bishops COVID-19 recovery group has shared draft guidelines for when funerals, weddings, baptisms and individual private prayer can recommence in church buildings.

A meeting of the House of Bishops took place today Wednesday 17 September 2020 via Zoom.

A meeting of the House of Bishops took place today, Tuesday 29 September 2020 via Zoom.