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11171 results found for 'sites default files 2020 05 Advice for Clergy on Access to Closed Church Buildings v3 pdf'

Advice and guidance for church buildings

Advice and guidance relating to Cathedrals and Church buildings. 

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Interior of a church with construction materials and tools layout out in the aisles

House of Bishops backs phased approach to revising access to church buildings

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.

05/05/2020
  • News & Stories
Statement from the Church of England.

Closed church buildings available for disposal

Details of all the closed church buildings currently available for sale or lease from the Church of England for suitable uses. 

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Statutory Advisory Committee on Closed and Closing Churches

The Statutory Advisory Committee (SAC) gives independent advice to the Church Commissioners and the Churches Conservation Trust on heritage matters relating to closed and closing churches.

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Exterior view of St Andrews church Handsworth

Accessibility

Churches have a responsibility to make sure that, as far as is reasonably possible, their buildings and activities are accessible to everyone. We can help you understand the Equality Act and what it means for your church.

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Church of England to close all church buildings to help prevent spread of coronavirus

All Church of England churches are to close with immediate effect in an effort to help save lives by limiting the transmission of the coronavirus COVID-19.

24/03/2020
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Statement from the Church of England.

Closed churches

The Closed Churches team aims to find new uses for churches that are no longer needed for worship. 

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The Church continues to be alive and active but our buildings must close in London

The diocese of London is still alive and active but must close buildings in London.

22/03/2020
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A view from the back of St Matthias Church Richmond.

God is at work, even when our church buildings are closed

This article from Bishop Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York Designate, was published in the Daily Telegraph on Tuesday 12 May 2020.

12/05/2020
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The Archbishop of York Designate in December 2019.

Get the builders on site

Your architect will hire the builders and manage the building works. But you need to understand what is happening because, in the end, it’s your responsibility.

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Close up of a sign on a door that says the church is closed while a new floor is being laid Mike Peckett

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