The Church of England’s General Synod has committed to working towards the removal of barriers preventing disabled people from engaging with the Church. 

The history of and launch of the Disability Project, as approved and funded by General Synod in 2023.

The General Synod has backed a motion to ensure parents and mothers have access to information on practical support available to them when informed they are carrying a child who will be disabled.

Student presenters receive standing ovation as commitments made to include more contributions.

NEWS / General Synod unanimously backs call for people with Down’s Syndrome to be welcomed, celebrated and treated with dignity and respect.

The Church of England has awarded £2.4 million to fund a series of measures aimed at boosting the participation of Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people in parish life, from encouraging vocations to the priesthood to grants for improved access to buildings.

All relevant information, documents and papers for the July 2022 Group of Sessions.

Disability and the Church is a podcast aiming to equip us to truly be inclusive and welcoming to all. I, Emily, Disability Advisor for the Diocese of Leicester, wanted a space where we can chat about all kinds of different areas in disability inclusion.

Details of the Parish Grants Scheme running from 2024 to 2026 under the Church of England Disability Project

E Creeds and Authorized Affirmations of Faith from New Patterns for Worship by The Church of England.