In its submission to the Government consultation on same-sex marriage, which closes on June 14, the Church of England states it cannot support the proposal to enable "all couples, regardless of their gender, to have a civil marriage ceremony".
12 June 2012
The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church today voted against the adoption of the Anglican Covenant, but said the Anglican Communion "matters deeply" to its members.
08 June 2012
The Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of All Ireland and Metropolitan, The Most Revd Alan Harper, OBE, has announced his intention to retire later this year. The decision will take effect from 1 October 2012.
07 June 2012
The Church of England has welcomed the news that cuts to BBC local radio are to be halved compared to original proposals, saying this it is an endorsement of the importance of local communities.
30 May 2012
Archbishop of Canterbury's contribution to House of Lords debate on role and contribution of faith communities
29 May 2012
To celebrate HM Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, ChurchCare – a Church of England online resource – has woven together individual church histories to create a ‘Royal Map’ around England’s churches and cathedrals, celebrating the unique links between churches and the monarchy in this remarkable Jubilee year.
29 May 2012
The 2011 edition of the Church Representation Rules – a vital tool for clergy, churchwardens and PCC, deanery and diocesan synod members – is now available free on the Church of England website
29 May 2012
Prayers composed by young children at an inner city Church of England primary school are being used up and down the country as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
29 May 2012
It's an important role in our diocese – and the way we train people for it is about to change. Our diocese has 88 Readers, or licensed lay ministers, as well as 39 others who have permission to officiate.
21 May 2012
The Most Reverend Dr. Barry Morgan, Archbishop of Wales and The Most Revd Alan Harper, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland and 13 other Bishops and clergy condemn the trip to Iran by Martin Kobler
17 May 2012