The Church of England’s Mission and Public Affairs division has published advice to parishes on practical steps to reduce the risk of infection from Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The House of Bishops has welcomed and commended the decision of the Government to open places of worship for public worship from 4 July at a virtual meeting held on June 24th. 

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

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have invited the nation to join them in prayer for the second national lockdown in England.

The Church of England has published new advice to help parish churches and cathedrals prepare to reopen their buildings for public worship after more than three months of lockdown because of the coronavirus.

England’s cathedrals continue to play a huge role in the worship, heritage, and civic life of the country according to the latest figures from the Church of England.

The Church of England has announced today a new set of resources outlining the support available for those in ordained ministry, and those training for ordination, who become parents.

We will study the detailed regulations when they are published and seek clarification on how this may affect public worship.

We look forward to the time when we are able to gather again in our church buildings. We are examining what steps we will need to take to do so safely.

The House of Bishops today discussed a range of issues around Coronavirus (COVID-19) and approved further advice on funerals, the celebration of Holy Communion and ordinations.