The 10 most recent press releases from the Church of
England can be read below. You can read all such press releases
since 1999 by clicking on the relevant year in the right hand
column. The search option will help you find news on a specific
subject.
Church Commissioners announce annual results for 2011
14 May 2012
The Church Commissioners have today published their full Annual Report and Accounts for 2011, announcing a 2.9 per cent total return on their investments during 2011 and confirming the fund’s strong long-term performance.
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Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan, elected to the Crown Nominations Commission
10 May 2012
The Most Revd Dr Barry Morgan, Primate of The Church in Wales, has been elected to serve on the Crown Nominations Commission for Canterbury, the body that will nominate the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Welcome for Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill
09 May 2012
The CofE's ethical investment advisory group and rural affairs team have welcomed the Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill included in the Queen’s Speech, saying ‘supermarkets operating ethically and appropriately with their farmer and other suppliers will have nothing to fear from this welcome piece of legislation’.
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Church Commissioners appoint Chief Operating Officer
09 May 2012
The Church Commissioners have appointed Jozek Fiedosiuk as Chief Operating Officer for their investment activities.
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Canterbury Diocese elects six representatives to serve on the Crown Nominations Commission
04 May 2012
Following a vote by members of Canterbury Diocese's Vacancy-in-See Committee, six representatives have been elected to serve on the Crown Nominations Commission, the body responsible for the appointment of the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Diamond Jubilee New Testament a ‘bestseller’ as more than 400,000 ordered by UK Churches as gift for the nation
01 May 2012
Since going on sale in the first week of April, more than 400,000 copies of the Diamond Jubilee New Testament have been ordered by churches of all denominations around the UK and other countries too – more than double the expected amount. Due to the success of the project, the deadline for ordering has been extended to 14th May at 12 noon, for delivery by 30th May.
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Church Commissioners appoint new Head of Strategic Land Investment
01 May 2012
The Church Commissioners today announce the appointment of John Weir as Head of Strategic Land Investment in their Property Investment Department.
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Archbishopric of Canterbury: Chair of Crown Nominations Commission appointed
26 April 2012
The Prime Minister has appointed the Rt Hon the Lord Luce KG, GCVO to be Chairman of the Crown Nominations Commission for its selection of the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
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VAT lobby on alterations
24 April 2012
Vital alterations to churches should be not be compared to installing luxury swimming pools, says Second Church Estates Commissioner.
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Executive remuneration: The charity perspective
23 April 2012
The Church of England and a group of charities have joined together to urge investors to vote during the 2012 AGM season on executive remuneration packages that have risen excessively.
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