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Found 13 resource(s) in 'News', for September 2025.
Archbishop of York’s Presidential Address to General Synod
Archbishop Stephen delivered the Presidential Address at the opening of the July General Synod group of sessions in York: I think it was Graham Greene who said, ‘If you are going to jump, make sure the water is deep.’ As I have spent a working lifetime of ministry reflecting on both the theology and the... (705 words)Pray for Armed Forces amid ‘uncertain’ times, General Synod hears
A senior Army officer has urged the Church to pray for and support members of the Armed Forces “who put themselves in harm’s way to protect our nation”. In a recent address to the General Synod, Brigadier Jaish Mahan, Deputy Commander of the 1st UK Division – who has served in Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Iraq... (286 words)Gaza food system ‘like Hunger Games’ – Archbishop Hosam
The leader of the Anglican church in the Holy Land has urged Christians to “speak out in the face of injustices” – including the “horrifying’ current arrangements for food aid in Gaza” – as he called for a permanent ceasefire to end the war. The Most Revd Hosam Naoum, the Archbishop in Jerusalem, was addressing... (361 words)General Synod calls for a funding of palliative care instead of ‘unworkable and unsafe’ assisted suicide law
General Synod has called on the Government to improve funding for “desperately needed” palliative care, rather than putting vulnerable people at risk through “unworkable and unsafe” legislation to introduce assisted suicide. Members of the Synod recently backed a call by the Bishop of London for the Government to increase funding for palliative care and palliative... (401 words)General Synod approves redress scheme for survivors of Church-related abuse
General Synod has recently given final approval to a comprehensive redress scheme for survivors of Church-related abuse. Designed to address the profound harm caused by Church-related abuse, the new, independently administered scheme will offer not only financial redress but also formal apology, acknowledgment, therapeutic support, and other forms of bespoke redress. The scheme has been... (201 words)Synod backs national spending plans for next three years
In July, General Synod debated the 2026-2028 triennium funding package that was announced in June. The proposals will see £1.6 billion distributed to fund the mission and ministry of the Church during 2026-2028 and will support a major package of measures for clergy well-being and a focus on supporting parishes in the lowest income communities... (269 words)Synod approves transformation of Church governance
A major overhaul of the Church of England’s national structures has recently been approved by the General Synod. The National Church Governance Measure, which will bring together separate national church bodies, received final approval in a vote at Synod in York this summer. The Measure, which now requires Parliamentary approval, is the product of a... (170 words)General Synod Roundup
In July General Synod members gathered in York for their five-day summer group of sessions. In case you are interested in an overview of what happened at General Synod, this following may be of use: Synod Roundup: Friday 11 July 2025 After the formal opening and welcome, the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, gave the... (689 words)Bishop of Leicester comments on two-child benefit limit statistics
Following the recent publication of new government statistics on families affected by the two-child limit to benefit payments, the Bishop of Leicester, Martyn Snow, the Church of England’s lead bishop on poverty, issued a response: “Behind these figures are thousands upon thousands of stories – stories of hardship and anxiety, but also of resilience. I... (126 words)Government urged to make Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme permanent
The C of E has welcomed a recent call by MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport select committee for the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme to be made permanent, and for the cap to be lifted on claims. Chair of the Committee Dame Caroline Dinenage has written to the Heritage Minister Baroness Twycross,... (249 words)Ancient Anglo-Saxon text sparks 5,200 per cent Instagram follower surge
“Hlyst nu!” That’s Old English for “Listen up!” And that’s exactly what’s happening, as a video with an unexpected subject has captured the attention of hundreds of thousands of viewers around the world. A video of Everyday Faith Editor Alexandra Zhirnova reading the Nicene Creed in Old English has exploded across the Church of England’s... (487 words)Welsh writers launch book inspired by ancient pilgrimage path
A new book documenting a Welsh language pilgrimage and literary project was recently launched at Tafarn y Plu in Llanystumdwy. The publication brings together blogs, poems, photographs and essays from the Llwybr Cadfan Literary Project. The project aimed to create cultural events at locations along Llwybr Cadfan, the historic pilgrimage path once walked by 6th-century Saint... (190 words)Special Church of Ireland collection for Middle East raises £10,000
A special collection for the Church of Ireland Bishops’ Appeal for World Aid and Development by parishes in Down and Dromore to support people caught up in the violence in Gaza and the wider Middle East, has raised over £10,000. It will be channelled by the Bishops’ Appeal to two trusted partners working on the... (152 words)
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