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- The C of E’s General Synod has voted to create a day of prayer for Christians who face oppression and violence around the world. A background paper highlighted the plight of millions of Christians worldwide facing high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith. In North Korea, where Christianity is illegal, believers risk imprisonment,...General Synod backs day of prayer for persecuted Christians around the world
- The Church of England’s General Synod has supported a motion signalling approval for a broad package of proposals designed to help hold the Church together amid deep disagreements over questions of sexuality. A selection of readings and prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples – known as Prayers of Love and...Synod signals support for ‘Anglican way forward’ on same-sex relationships
- In a letter that was sent a few weeks ago to Faith Leaders from the now Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, it is clear that he sees and wants to understand more about the impact people of faith have on communities today. Let’s be clear, we know that politicians of all parties admire and covet...Some extracts from the Presidential Address by The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell
- A national mission charity is to receive more than £700,000 to help Church of England parishes attract more children and young people and increase the size of worshipping communities. Leading your Church into Growth (popularly known as LyCiG), has been awarded £755,100 by the Strategic Mission and Mission Investment Board (SMMIB) to increase its provision...National charity which helps parishes to grow receives award to expand training for church leaders
- The Church of England has recently launched a new network of 40 worshipping communities, furthering its vision of becoming younger and more diverse. The new FLOURISH network will establish partnerships between schools or Further Education colleges and their local churches, aiming to engage a large number of children, young people, and their families. An initial...New network of worshipping communities in schools and colleges launches pilot phase in 40 locations
- More than 100 of the country’s highest carbon emitting churches will be given funding for net zero projects which others can learn from as part of a new project. The £5.2m Demonstrator Churches project from the Church of England’s Net Zero Programme aims to help 114 churches in 2024 and 2025 pay for items such...Champion net zero churches to help others through demonstrator projects
- The General Synod has backed moves to introduce a statutory entitlement to 36 hours rest a week for clergy office holders, in an effort to encourage Church of England priests to take sufficient time off work. Members of the Synod meeting in York voted in favour of plans to amend church regulations to introduce a...Synod backs increase in statutory minimum rest time for clergy
- Pope warns of dangers of AI Legacy of Tiananmen Square, 35 years on More than £1.3 million approved for innovation in theological education Church Buildings Support Officers meet at Cathedral conference Bishop Guli’s tribute as composer Sir John Rutter is knighted More than £60 million awarded to three dioceses for ‘programmes of transformation’ Thousands of...News (all stories) for August 2024
- Pope Francis has become the first pope ever to attend a G7 Summit, and he used his recent appearance to call for urgent “political action” to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). The Pope told leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) in Fasano, southern Italy: “AI is an extremely powerful tool. Its use will increasingly influence...Pope warns of dangers of AI
- This summer it is 35 years since China crushed the Tiananmen Square democracy protests (4th June). And since then, China has also progressively stepped up its persecution of Christians. The latest report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) warns that China’s crackdown on Christians has extended to Hong Kong and beyond...Legacy of Tiananmen Square, 35 years on
- More than £1.3 million has been awarded by the Church of England for research and pilot projects aimed at widening the pool of people training for ministry in the Church of England. The projects range from work on neuro divergency to new courses in youth and children’s ministry. Grants have been made for innovation in...More than £1.3 million approved for innovation in theological education
- Newly appointed Church Buildings Support Officers have been speaking about their roles in providing practical advice and expertise to Church of England parishes. £3.2 million was awarded last year for CBSOs in 33 dioceses, and three partner organisations, providing parishes with advice on the management, conservation, repair and development of church buildings, including community use...Church Buildings Support Officers meet at Cathedral conference