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New report calls for a CofE social action unit

New report argues that the Church of England must become an enabling institution focussed on "holistic, interpersonal and local social action"

10 July 2013

General Synod votes to restart the legislative process to allow women to become bishops

The General Synod has reaffirmed its commitment to women bishops and called, less than a year after the previous proposals were rejected, for new draft legislation to be introduced.

08 July 2013

Women bishops law debated by Church of England synod

The Church of England's ruling General Synod has begun debating revised plans to allow women to become bishops.

08 July 2013

CofE Synod offers apology to abuse victims

The General Synod has apologised for the failure of the Church of England's systems to protect children, young people, and vulnerable adults from physical and sexual abuse

08 July 2013

Abp Welby first to join new clergy credit union

Archbishop Justin helped launch a new credit union for clergy and church staff, as part of efforts to boost credit unions in all communities

08 July 2013

Abp Welby's Presidential Address to England's general synod

In his first presidential address to Synod, Archbishop Justin said "we live in a time of revolutions". Speaking in York, the Archbishop called on the Church to engage with sweeping economic, political, social and cultural changes and "be the answer that God provides"

06 July 2013

Education secretary calls for ongoing relationship with Church of England

Education Secretary Michael Gove has praised the standards and popularity of church schools and urged a continuing partnership.

03 July 2013

Anglicans' giving breaks £900m mark in England

Parish incomes continue to increase, passing £900 million for first time.

02 July 2013

Plymouth bishop to move to Australia

A new bishop from England has been appointed to the Anglican Diocese of the Murray.

02 July 2013

Bishop welcomes EU guidelines on freedom of religion

New EU guidlines on promoting and protecting religious freedom has been welcomed by the Church of England

01 July 2013