Synod members to debate and vote on new safeguarding model for Church of England
The Synod is sitting for its first session since the resignation of the archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, after ...
The Church of England votes to boost oversight on abuse claims. Victims say it’s not enough
Members of the Church of England’s parliament have voted for more independent oversight of the way it handles abuse ...
Scandal-hit Church of England to vote on safeguarding overhaul
The Church of England on Tuesday prepared to vote on overhauling its safeguarding system to make it independent, seeking to ...
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No, the Church of England Didn’t Ban All Non-Alcoholic Wine for Communion
Sources have been reporting that C of E leaders put the kibosh on NA Eucharist wine and GF bread or wafers. But there’s a twist to this story … .
Christian Today7d
Church of England General Synod backs safeguarding reforms
The General Synod has voted to transfer most of the Church of England's national safeguarding staff to a new independent body ...
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Archbishop of York to address Synod during ‘crisis’ for Church of England
Synod members will have the chance to speak about the Makin report and “ask those in leadership roles across the Church of England to redouble work to implement best safeguarding practice in ...
The Daily Telegraph7d
Church of England accused of ‘punch in gut’ by abuse victims
The General Synod, the Church’s governing body ... The vote, which followed five hours of debate, came as the Church of England continues to face increasing pressure on safeguarding failings.
The Independent7d
Church vote on safeguarding ‘a punch in the gut for survivors’
Synod voted 392 in favour ... employed by the very same bishop. “The Church of England had an opportunity to start to rebuild trust, by admitting that it needed expertise from outside.