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‘Called to One Hope’: Anglican Consultative Council will gather Anglicans from around the world to meet in Belfast, June-July 2026

ACC-19 will explore the theme of 'Called to One Hope'. It will be the first official Anglican Communion meeting attended by the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally.

19 February 2026

Church of England Synod approves motion confirming LLF programme to conclude and new working group to be established

The Church of England's General Synod has given its backing to establishing working and consultative groups to continue work on same sex relationships and marriage as the Church of England's 'Living in Love and Faith' (LLF) process comes to a conclusion.

16 February 2026

‘We must be agents of change’: the Primate of Brazil addresses the Church of England Synod

The Primate of Brazil, the Most Revd Marinez Rosa Dos Santos Bassotto, addressed the Church of England’s General Synod this week about environmental justice and her experiences of COP30. She spoke during a session that the Synod designated for addresses by Anglican Communion guests.

13 February 2026

When women lead, peace lasts longer: A Statement from the International Anglican Women’s Network

The International Anglican Women’s Network (IAWN) Steering Group met in Jordan to hear about the experiences of women in places of conflict.

11 February 2026

Leicester Cathedral celebrates 450th anniversary of first recorded use of sign language in England

Over 1,000 people took part in a service at Leicester Cathedral marking 450 years since the first dated use of sign language in England.

10 February 2026

Archbishop of Canterbury welcomes Prince and Princess of Wales to Lambeth Palace

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, welcomed Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales to Lambeth Palace today.

05 February 2026

Archbishop of Canterbury makes oath to King Charles

The Archbishop of Canterbury today paid homage to King Charles at Buckingham Palace.

04 February 2026

The Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf celebrates 50th Anniversary

The Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf and its province, the Episcopal Church of Jerusalem & the Middle East, this year celebrates its 50th anniversary.

03 February 2026

Women in War: International Anglican Women’s Network discuss peace-building at Jordan meeting

‘Women’s experiences in war and conflict need to be heard’, say the organisers of the in-person meeting of the International Anglican Women’s Network (IAWN).

02 February 2026

Church of England bishops visit Israel and Palestine and call for governments to ‘protect Palestinians’

A group of bishops from the Church of England who speak regularly in the House of Lords about Israel and Palestine have visited the Holy Land, spending time visiting churches and communities to inform their advocacy in the UK and to show solidarity with all who are suffering.

02 February 2026