2021 news archive

  1. View of earth from space with the words Global Britain in a competitive age

    Statement from Church leaders on the UK Government announcement on warhead numbers

    16/03/2021

    NEWS - Church leaders across 7 denominations have today issued a statement following the publication of the Government’s integrated review of foreign and defence policies

    3 min read
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    Archbishops launch new Commission on Families and Households

    16/03/2021

    NEWS - The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have today announced a new commission to explore what support families and households need to flourish in today’s society.

    5 min read
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    A National Day of Reflection for the first anniversary of lockdown

    09/03/2021

    NEWS - The Church of England, Marie Curie, Hope UK, Care for the Family, Ataloss and many charities and organisations across the UK, will join forces on Tuesday 23rd  March for a National Day of Reflection to commemorate the first anniversary of the nationwide Coronavirus lockdown. 

    3 min read
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    The Archbishop of Canterbury’s Statement regarding The Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigeria

    05/03/2021

    COMMENT -  A message in support of the Archbishop of Canterbury's statement regarding Archbishop Ndukuba of Nigeria.

    1 min read
  5. Exterior of York Minster from the air

    York Minster’s Grand Organ returns at heart of worship

    05/03/2021

    NEWS - York Minster’s newly refurbished Grand Organ will be blessed on Sunday (7 March) and played at services throughout Lent following the completion of work on a once-a-century project.

    3 min read
  6. Concentric blue rings with Thy Kingdom Come written across the centre

    Thy Kingdom Come global prayer movement set to unveil plans for this year at virtual launch event

    01/03/2021

    NEWS - Thy Kingddom Come will host a virtual launch event to unveil plans for this year on Tuesday 9 March

    4 min read
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    General Synod Address on progress of Vision and Strategy – February 2021

    27/02/2021

    COMMENT - The Archbishop of York's General Synod Address on the progress of Vision and Strategy

    11 min read
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    Responding to the Housing Crisis

    26/02/2021

    COMMENT - The Archbishop has today written in the Church Times about the housing crisis and the need for homes where people can feel secure, safe and able to flourish. The article follows in full...

    5 min read
  9. Blue/grey cover of book with title in gold and drawing of envelope that has appearance of moving to the right

    Dear England: Finding Hope, Taking Heart and Changing the World

    22/02/2021

    NEWS - In his latest book, the Archbishop of York writes a letter to the country on why the Christian narrative still makes sense today 

    4 min read
  10. Drawing of church, houses and high rise building on blue background

    Church must play key role in national effort to solve housing crisis, says Archbishops’ Commission

    20/02/2021

    NEWS - The Church of England should lead by example, including delivering more truly affordable homes on its own land, to help solve the housing crisis, says a landmark report published today by the Archbishops’ Commission on Housing, Church and Community.

    8 min read