Church of England News
The latest news releases from the Church of England’s official communications office.
- Synod approves change to rules to allow online meetings
The General Synod of the Church of England has approved a change to its rules to enable it to meet online, if necessary, because of the coronavirus restrictions. … - ‘Renewal' for Church is coming despite ‘trauma’ of pandemic – Archbishops
The Church will emerge “renewed and changed” from the crisis of the global coronavirus pandemic, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have said. … - The Venerable Matthew Parker announced as the new Area Bishop of Stafford
The new Area Bishop of Stafford will be The Venerable Matthew Parker, who is currently serving as Archdeacon of Stoke-upon-Trent. … - Offering hope as we face a second wave – Archbishops’ letter to bishops
The Church has a vital role to play in offering hope and comfort to the nation as we face an expected second wave of the coronavirus, the Archbishops of Canterbury… - Special session of General Synod to go ahead amid new Covid-19 measures
A special session of the Church of England General Synod, needed to pass urgent legislation enabling Synod to continue to operate amid the challenges of the pandemic, will go ahead… - ‘Everyone is made in the image of God’ - Christians with disabilities lead powerful national online service
Widespread use of online worship following the coronavirus lockdown has helped ‘set free’ previously overlooked gifts of Christians with disabilities, the Church of England’s weekly online service will hear. … - House of Bishops Meeting - 17th September 2020
A meeting of the House of Bishops took place today Wednesday 17 September 2020 via Zoom. … - Vision and Strategy Group: Tuesday 15th September
A consultation hosted by the Archbishop of York took place online from 14 to 16 September and was attended by over 150 delegates. … - COVID-19: places of worship and restrictions on social gatherings
Following the announcement of new ‘rule of six’ restrictions to help limit the spread of coronavirus, the Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally, who chairs the Church of England’s recovery group,… - Statement on Christ Church, Oxford
Bishop of Huddersfield, Jonathan Gibbs, the Church of England’s lead safeguarding bishop said: “An independent investigation into allegations that the Dean, Martyn Percy, failed to fulfil his safeguarding responsibilities has… - House of Bishops meeting Friday 4 September 2020
A meeting of the House of Bishops took place today Friday 4 September 2020 via Zoom … - Schools the ‘unsung heroes’ of the pandemic, weekly online service will hear
Teachers and school support staff will be hailed as ‘unsung heroes’ for their work to help children and families during the pandemic, in the Church of England’s weekly online service… - More than 3,000 churches receive carbon footprint certificate thanks to new tool
New data reveals that more than 3,000 churches are using a tool created by the Church of England to understand their carbon footprint. … - Dr Chigor Chike appointed interim National Adviser Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns
The Revd Canon Dr Chigor Chike has been appointed as the Church of England’s interim National Adviser Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns as work begins to establish a new body to… - Report: The toll of lockdown on low-income families
Coronavirus has left low-income families struggling with a significant deterioration in living standards and high stress levels a new report from Child Poverty Action Group and the Church of England…
