General Synod – York July 2025
The General Synod of the Church of England has been holding its July Session in York since Friday 11 July through to Tuesday 15 July. The details of all the […]
General Synod approves safeguarding codes of practice
General Synod has voted to approve new safeguarding codes of practice; both Managing and Reporting Safeguarding Concerns and Allegations were passed overwhelmingly following a full debate and will come into effect in […]
Archbishop of York’s Call for Urgent Reform in General Synod Address
In his Presidential Address to the Church of England’s General Synod, which opened with prayer, lament and silence, the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell reaffirmed his love for the Church […]
General Synod February 2025 – Outline of Business
The Church of England’s General Synod will meet in London from 10-14 February 2025. An Outline of Business has been published, and is available for download. It is Bishop Tricia’s first […]
General Synod Round Up
All the proceedings are available to watch on YouTube | July General Synod papers Presidential Address by the Archbishop of York Watch the Presidential Address by the Archbishop of York on YouTube […]
Synod signals support for ‘Anglican way forward’ on same-sex relationships
The Church of England’s General Synod has given agreement in principle to taking forward outline proposals for the wider use of prayers asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples in […]
Presidential Address to the meeting of the General Synod
The Archbishop of York’s Presidential Address During a lull in the conversation at a dinner party some years ago, one of the guests around the table posed the question to […]
Prayers of Love and Faith Now Available For Use
Selection of readings and prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples commended for use from Sunday 17 December. A selection of readings and prayers of […]
Synod backs trial of special services asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples
Synod votes in favour of amended motion Special services of prayer and dedication asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples should be introduced soon in the Church of England on […]
Prayers of Love and Faith: Bishops agree next steps to bring to Synod
Bishops agree to commend Prayers of Love and Faith The Church of England’s House of Bishops has agreed in principle that prayers asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples – […]