Latest news, updates and commentary from the Church of England.
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New Dean of Wells announced
15/01/2024
Reverend Canon Toby Wright will be the next Dean of Wells, it has been announced.
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Ministry Experience Scheme key to Church of England goal of reaching more young people, conference hears
12/01/2024
The Ministry Experience Scheme (MES) could play a key role in helping the Church of England achieve its goals of recruiting more people to work in ministry to children, youth and families by 2030, a conference has heard.
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Church of England welcomes Listed Places of Worship funding
03/01/2024
Church of England Cathedrals and churches were among nearly 5,000 religious buildings to receive a share of up to £42 million in Government funding aimed at helping with the conservation of listed places of worship.
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Jesus walks with us through our grief and isolation, Church of England online service to hear
28/12/2023
Jesus accompanies those experiencing grief, loneliness and sadness, the Church of England’s national online service will hear this weekend as the nation prepares to mark New Year’s Eve.
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God is with us at a time of ‘darkness and despair’ in the world – Bishops’ Christmas messages
21/12/2023
Bishops give Christmas messages of hope at the end of a year of “darkness and despair” in the world.
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Next Bishop of Edmonton announced
20/12/2023
The Revd Canon Dr Anderson Jeremiah will be the Diocese of London’s next Bishop of Edmonton, it has been announced.
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Parish church to head Christmas social media campaign
15/12/2023
The congregation of St Paul's Church in St Albans is to lead a national Church of England social media campaign encouraging people to come to church this Christmas.
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"Thank you, but we should have done more" - Bishop responds to COP 28
14/12/2023
The Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, reflects on the outcomes of COP28
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Statement from the House of Bishops on the ongoing War in Gaza
13/12/2023
A statement following the House of Bishops meeting of December 12, 2023.
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Prayers of Love and Faith to be made available for use from Sunday
12/12/2023
A selection of readings and prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples can be used in Church of England services for the first time from Sunday December 17
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