Friday 22 December 2023
News from the General Synod of the Church of England. When Synod is in session follow @ChurchTimes on Twitter for breaking news from the debates. You can also find news on other Synods from Provinces in the Anglican Communion here, including the Scottish Episcopal Church.
See also the Church Times Guide to the General Synod
THE House of Bishops’ decision to commend the prayers of blessing for same-sex couples was made despite a last-minute plea from leaders in the HTB network
14 Dec 2023
CATHEDRAL assets vary so widely that the richest cathedral holds 70 times more than the poorest, figures published in a written answer to a question at the General Synod have shown
01 Dec 2023
Changing Christian attitudes to the State of Israel; Bishop of Lancaster’s General Synod speech; The early Jesus movement, class, and the ‘preferential option for death’
24 Nov 2023
The Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) is the Province of the Anglican Communion in Scotland. It has a strong and high profile in Scottish life, is diverse in character and has a presence across the whole country.
The Diocese of Gloucester is looking for a flexible and holistic thinker who care passionately about nurturing leaders who will share the good news of Jesus Christ and make disciples in all our varied contexts.
The Synod wishes to appoint an Officer who will support and facilitate the churches of the North Western Synod in their relationships with one another and coordinate forward looking relations with ecumenical partners.
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Complaints that Christmas has lost its true meaning are not new, says William Whyte
Remote working is beneficial to many — but there is value in turning up to the office a few days a week, argues Eve Poole
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