📰 🚨 Church choirs receive £400,000 boost for programme to increase participation by children. More than 200 church choirs aimed at children and young people will be launched in a new programme www.churchofengland.org/media/news-a...

The new Archbishop of Canterbury receives a long ovation as she begins her inaugural Presidential address to #synod

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📰🆕General Synod welcomes new Youth Representatives Motion finalises 2025 commitment to amplify young adults’ voices in decision making in the #synod - they immediately take their seats for the five-day meeting beginning today in London. www.churchofengland.org/media/news-a...

Would anybody like to come and be our new vicar?? buff.ly/AivQVGb

A data update on this year's @churchofengland.org Christmas Campaign, as one post clocks up nearly 2 million engagements within 48 hours 👀 Read on... www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

Christmas churchgoing is on the rise says a new @savanta.bsky.social poll for @tearfund.bsky.social with nearly one in two UK adults (45%) planning to attend a church event or service this year, up from 40% last year. 🎅🌲⛪📈 Find out more... www.tearfund.org/stories/medi...

A thing we did..

Over £500 raised! Thank you so much to everyone who donated - it's a-mo-zing what a tache, and your generosity, can do. But since you're here if you or someone close to you is in the risk categories, then speak to your GP and get checked. Mo-out. 🫶🥸 uk.movember.com/team/2489717

Here we go.... 🎅🌲🎁The Church’s biggest-ever Christmas campaign will feature a newly illustrated children’s storybook, daily reflections, online services, and a huge range of free resources for families, schools and churches, and is expected to reach millions. www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

Ben Stokes. That's the post.

Is it me?? Maybe not! #Movember is well underway, anyhow, and behind the turgid tache is a serious opportunity to help improve outcomes for prostate and testicular cancer and for mental health. It's #InternationalMensDay so a great time to raise the flag(/tache) movember.com/t/the-tickle...

The Guardian view on Christianity and the UK far right: churches must stand up to the false prophets of division (Editorial) www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Ancient Anglo-Saxon text sparks 5,200 per cent Instagram follower surge. 👀 www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

🙏🏼 Lord’s Prayer tops Shakespeare, Dickens, Churchill and National Anthem in public recognition poll. www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

Membership of Canterbury CNC announced The Canterbury CNC is made up of a diverse group of members, including representatives from the Church of England, the Anglican Communion, and members appointed by the Crown. www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

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The Archbishop of York's VE Day 80th Anniversary sermon calls for renewed commitment to peace, unity, and justice www.archbishopofyork.org/news/latest-... #veday #veday80

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"As we honour the past, so we renew our commitment to building a more peaceful and just world for all." On 8 May, churches will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with commemorative services, bell ringing and prayers. Read more at cofe.io/VEDay80th.

Five years after the first COVID lockdown, 30% of CofE churches still run a weekly online service. Last year, the @churchofengland.org national service reached 12m and is watched in full by 4k weekly. www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

Former Secretary of State to be new Third Church Estates Commissioner. www.churchofengland.org/media/financ...

So, to clarify... 🤦‍♂️ www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

A summary of what's coming up at General Synod this week, which is meeting in London. #Synod

"So many both within and outside the church are disgusted" by the CofE's abuse failures: I interviewed the Archbishop of York on shattered public trust and moral authority And his plans to still sit on committee that chooses next Archbishop of Canterbury www.thetimes.com/uk/religion/...

Sad times. Not so much that he's leaving Villa, just feels like a waste of a really exciting talent. Riyal talks though.

Aston Villa have secured automatic qualification to the Champions League round of 16! Incredible achievement. What a night at Villa Park... and there's many more to come. #AVFC

Your semi-regular reminder that this #StarterPack can help kickstart a follow-base for NewSkyers. An assortment of #ChurchOfEngland related accounts. If you have suggestions for accounts to add to the list, let me know. go.bsky.app/LoKCTRc

The latest issue of the Church Times is out today. Our cover story this week: Bishop of London tells peers the C of E needs a safeguarding 'reset', calling for mandatory reporting and survivor focus.

An overview of some of the topics #Synod will be discussing next month in London. 👇

“A system where teachers and leaders flourish creates the conditions for young people to achieve their full potential.” This week saw the launch of the Flourishing Leaders Framework at our 7th annual Education Conference. Read more at cofe.io/FlourishingLeaders.

🚨NEW: Having reaffirmed my support for The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme on multiple occasions at Church Questions, I am pleased the Scheme will now be extended.

Ahead of today's Church of England National Education Conference, @andywolfe.bsky.social writing in TES outlines the National Society's vision to empower teachers and educators to flourish, not merely survive. www.tes.com/magazine/ana...

Have noticed a lot of new followers - interesting to see the points of apparent traffic surges towards #BlueSky Any suggestions to add, please let me know.

Interesting roundup from @churchtimes.bsky.social "Concerns over content lead dioceses to leave X/Twitter" www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

Last year, I said the Makin Report needs to be a 'watershed moment' for the Church. I still believe this now. To achieve this and protect children & young people, it is essential that the recommendations are implemented in full. I thank my colleagues for their important Church Questions today 🧵👇

"Now must be the time ... for unfettered aid to reach the people of Gaza ... May this deal be a precursor to a wider, more durable and just settlement in the region: it must not be a false dawn." 🙏 ~ Archbishop Stephen #Gaza #Israel #Ceasefire www.archbishopofyork.org/news/latest-...

The Bishop of Norwich is leaving Twitter/X. You can follow Bishop Graham at @bishopnorwich.bsky.social

Good to be here, where I hope to share: •something of the Christian faith •my love of the people and places of Norfolk and Waveney •the ministry entrusted to me as a Church of England bishop •my passion for the environment.

A must-listen - or his interview with Times Radio. pca.st/cxm2h4xx

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This is a huge loss - not least to all those who attend or follow General Synod, and had come to appreciate Geoffrey's inimitable style of Chairing debates with a warm yet deft touch. Thoughts and prayers with his family. www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

Birth of Jesus offers hope for today’s troubled world – Church of England bishops share Christmas messages www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

Each of these is better than the previous

More accounts added #StarterPack #CofE bsky.app/starter-pack... @churchofengland.org

The Prime Minister has appointed The Lord Evans of Weardale KCB DL to be the Chairman of the Crown Nominations Commission for Canterbury. www.churchofengland.org/media/press-... @churchofengland.org

"O Solar Night..."🎵 www.churchofengland.org/about/enviro...

Christmas ads have dropped... 👀 www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

The Bishop of Basingstoke, David Williams, will be the next Bishop of Truro, Downing St has announced. "I am, at heart, a parish priest. The local church is vital to a local community. It's a place where we encounter God" www.churchofengland.org/media/press-... @churchofengland.org

Meditations for the 12 Days of Christmas. ⭐ Our Follow The Star: Calm and Bright reflections booklets offer daily content from Christmas Eve to Epiphany. Find out more and order at cofe.io/CalmAndBright.