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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

Bible course equipped lay leaders to "think for themselves"

A Scripture course has caused lay leaders to take greater responsibility in church leadership

01 July 2013

Church-backed bid could lead to ethical bank

The Church of England is backing a bid for hundreds of branches being offloaded by Royal Bank of Scotland, raising the prospect of a new, ethical bank on the high street.

28 June 2013

Chaplaincy posts cut in 40% of English hospitals

Chaplain: "Hospitals failing patients if they don't provide for their faith"

27 June 2013