Following the publication independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England's handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth, the Archbishop of Canterbury said: "Having ...

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Most Church of England marriages will not require a licence, but in some circumstances you might need to apply for one… Licences replace the need for having banns read out, which is the usual legal ...

Most Church of England marriages require banns to be read out in church before the wedding can take place. Although a legal requirement, banns can be a special occasion too. Here’s your essential ...

Godparents are really important. Choosing them is one of the biggest decisions you will make. Whether you are still thinking or have already asked some special friends, discover more about what it ...

A set of new resources has been launched to support churches and individuals in responding to the global challenge of religious persecution. The initiative, developed by the Church of England, stems ...

Almighty God, by whose providence thy servant John Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of thy Son our Saviour, by preaching of repentance: Make us so to follow his doctrine and ...

Peter Bethell works for Birmingham City Council as a Transportation Planner. Like many, he has been working from home since March. He misses the personal contact, but he gets a sense of job ...

Ahead of COP29, the Bishop of Norwich joins Catholic Bishop John Arnold in urging ministers to tax fossil fuel companies to support countries most affected by climate change, calling for justice and ...

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