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NEWS / The Archbishops' Council has published the full text of its submission to the Ministry of Justice consultation on whether the law should be changed to allow Humanists and any other non-religious belief organisations to conduct legally valid marriage ceremonies.
Information about religious education, Understanding Christianity and Collective Worship in Church of England schools.
NEWS / We welcome the call in this report for greater religious literacy and the highlighting of the scale of social action by the Church - as well as its recommendation that where a religious organisation is best placed to deliver a social good, it should not be disadvantaged.
Chief Education Officer response to report on Religious Education.
The Religious life is way of living the Christian life. It is not something exotic but a call to prayer and service. Those committing to the Religious life take vows and make promises to God. Such vows can take different forms and are the mark of monks.
NEWS / The Revd Dr Malcolm Brown, the Church of England’s Director of Mission and Public Affairs, comments on plans for a new system of registration for marriages, including church weddings, in England and Wales.
Marriage from Common Worship: Pastoral Services by The Church of England.
Worship texts and resources including Common Worship and Book of Common Prayer
Many people today join groups which are often called 'sects' or 'cults'. However, most people who study such religions and spiritualities call them 'new religious movements' or 'minority' religions.
Having a different faith to your partner need not be a barrier to having a church wedding if you’d both like one. Just like all couples, the vicar will want to get to know you both and help you develop a ceremony that reflects your story.