This consultation has now closed. As representations were received against the draft scheme, the matter was considered by the Commissioners' Mission, Pastoral & Church Property Committee at its ...

The Church Commissioners supports the Church of England’s ministry, particularly in areas of need and opportunity. We do this through responsible and ethical management of the Church of England’s ...

Common Tenure is a form of tenure for clergy office holders which took effect on 31 January 2011. Clergy and other office holders are still appointed as vicars, rectors, assistant curates, priests in ...

‘Why can’t I see granny? I miss giving her a hug.’ One of the hardest things about the coronavirus crisis is the isolation of lockdown. Families who are used to meeting regularly are now only able to ...

and be able to give a reason for the hope that is in me.

#FollowTheStar is the Church of England’s Advent and Christmas campaign. Available by app, email, audio or booklet, there are reflections for each of the 12 days of Christmas based on the journey of ...

Going to a funeral can be one of the most difficult events we face in life. But we can help you through it, whether you're there for friends, or family. If you'll have a special part in the service, ...

The annual Statistics for Mission return collects attendance and participation information from across the Church of England. This information is generally collected via the Data Services Unit's ...

The Church of England believes that the way we worship and pray together helps to reflect who we are. We therefore take seriously the need for our worship to be ‘in common’: in other words, our ...

Dust and Glory encourages us to take a fresh look at the frustrations and failings that every day brings, seek to learn from them and grow closer to God through them. An accompanying children’s ...

Upon these Feasts; Christmas Day, the Epiphany, Saint Matthias, Easter Day, Ascension Day, Whitsunday, Saint John Baptist, Saint James, Saint Bartholomew, Saint Matthew, Saint Simon and Saint Jude, ...

As Christians we believe the full purpose of our lives is to praise God. As we do so we begin to recognize more and more that everything comes from God and to feel even more thankful and full of ...