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Israel-Gaza Conflict – UK faith leaders condemn antisemitism and call for solidarity Archbishops invite choirs to join premiere of new Carol for Advent and Christmas Prospect of winter energy bills causing anxiety for millions, says Archbishop of York Church of England launches initiative to help schools reach Net Zero Synod meeting to focus on implementation...

The Archbishop of Canterbury was recently joined by Muslim and Jewish leaders at Lambeth Palace to condemn the sharp rise in antisemitic incidents since the start of the war in Israel and Hamas. They called for unity between British faith communities, against the backdrop of the war. Archbishop Justin Welby, Sheikh Ibrahim Mogra and Rabbi...

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have warmly invited parishes, choirs, and congregations to take part in the premiere of a special new Christmas carol in 2023. This new carol, a fresh interpretation of the famous words ‘The First Nowell’, has been composed by the well-known composer Bob Chilcott, for use by choirs across the Church of...

 Millions are looking ahead to this winter with ‘fear and anxiety’ about the cost of heating their homes, the Archbishop of York has said as he backed the recent launch of a campaign to provide a network of warm spaces for people who struggle to pay their energy bills. Archbishop Stephen Cottrell is encouraging churches...

The Church of England has launched an ambitious initiative to help its network of schools reach net zero, as part of the first phase of its multi-million-pound Net Zero Carbon Programme. The initiative involves the establishment of a National Framework to help schools reduce carbon emissions, save money by improving their energy efficiency, and switch...

The General Synod of the Church of England met last month (November) to discuss the steps being taken to implement texts known as Prayers of Love and Faith, which ask for God’s blessing for same-sex couples. In February of this year, Synod agreed a motion welcoming the texts and calling on The House of Bishops to...

The Church of England has published a set of National Safeguarding Standards. They will serve as an ‘essential benchmark,’ enabling Church bodies to identify both their strengths and areas for development, which will in turn inform their strategic planning in respect of safeguarding. The five Standards have been developed after three years of consultation, and...

The Church of England still has a “considerable distance” to cover before it achieves racial justice, the Archbishop of York recently told a gathering of more than 100 lay ministers and clergy. Archbishop Stephen said: “We find ourselves on a profound path in our endeavours to build a church that fosters equal participation, and by...

Thousands of churches, cathedrals, schools and clergy houses in England will benefit from a first phase of grants and projects worth £30 million, as part of the Church of England’s ambitious plan to achieve net zero by 2030. The aim is to support the Church in reducing carbon emissions from the energy used in churches,...

The results of a vital survivor engagement survey have been published. The aim of the national anonymous online survey was to listen to the views of victims and survivors about how they would like to work with the National Safeguarding Team, NST, to develop and implement a Survivor Engagement Framework. The survey, which was open...

Independent research into the wellbeing of clergy from working class backgrounds has been recently published, as part of a 10-year programme into how clergy can flourish in ministry. The findings of the qualitative research conducted by York St John and Bournemouth universities, will inform Living Ministry, a Church of England research programme exploring clergy wellbeing. ‘Let...

A new kind of Remembrance poppy Renowned composer ‘thrilled’ to write new Christmas carol for Church of England Parishes are still “at our very heart”< C of E’s response to the Net Zero statement Legislation clarifying right of local authorities to support churches clears final hurdle Living in Love and Faith – first facilitated group...