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 – […]
Bishop of Norwich responds to Net Zero statement
The Bishop of Norwich, who is the Church of England’s Lead Bishop on the Environment, has issued the following response to to Rishi Sunak, England’s Prime Minister’s announcement on Net […]
General Synod Farewell to the Bishop of Sodor and Man, Peter Eagles
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell paid tribute to Bishop Peter at the final session of General Synod held in York. We say farewell today to our dear brother Peter […]
Presidential Address at York General Synod
Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York gave the Presidential Address at the opening of the General Synod of the Church of England in York today… Let me begin with some words […]
General Synod dates and update on Living in Love and Faith implementation groups
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York, as Presidents of the General Synod of the Church of England, have agreed to proceed with a November meeting of Synod this year. The […]
Prayers for God’s blessing for same-sex couples take step forward after Synod debate
The Church of England’s General Synod has welcomed proposals which would enable same-sex couples to come to church after a civil marriage or civil partnership to give thanks, dedicate their […]
General Synod – London, February 6-9; links to livestreams, papers and updates
The General Synod of The Church of England meets again from February 6-9, this time in London. Full details of the busy agendas are available via the links below; plus […]
Living in Love and Faith (LLF) – Next Steps Group Meeting
The Next Steps Group of bishops met on Wednesday 01 February 2023. The Next Steps Group of bishops are looking forward to listening and attending to Synod members’ reflections on […]
Draft prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples published
Prayers asking for God’s blessing on same-sex couples as they give thanks for their civil marriage or civil partnership are published today. The draft texts, proposed by the bishops of […]
Bishops propose prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples
For the first time, under historic plans outlined today, same-sex couples will be able to come to church to give thanks for their civil marriage or civil partnership and receive […]