Author: Nic Tall
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Cathedral Custard
For our Black History Month series, exploring our personal relationships with Black histories, Revd. Ayo Audu writes about his experience of being ordained in the Church of England. His perspective as a Black priest provides valuable insight into what it means to belong. Ayo ministers in the Oxford Diocese and is a member of the…
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A Bigger Table: Networking Event
Saturday 4th October 10:30 – 12:30 pmSt Martin’s Chapel & Parish Hall, Broadway, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9TP Join Together National Co-ordinator, Nic Tall as we organise for greater EQUALITY, INCLUSION and DIVERSITY in the Church of England A Bigger Table is your opportunity to learn about the work of Together and become part of the…
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Together Trustees welcome election of Cherry Vann as Archbishop of Wales
The Trustees of Together for the Church of England congratulate the Rt Revd Cherry Vann on her election as the next Archbishop of Wales. We have appreciated her gifts in ministry during her career in the Church of England, and warmly welcome the Electoral College’s decision that she is the right person for the Church…
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Issues in Human Sexuality scrapped by General Synod
A small miracle has just occurred at General Synod. On the final day of the York 2025 sessions virtually the whole Synod agreed on a matter of sexuality in a debate noted for its grace, good tone and willingness to work together. I can assure you this is not a parody, this actually happened. So…
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Disability Benefit Cuts
Fiona MacMillan, Trustee of Together for the Church of England, writes: The Government has announced huge changes to disability and incapacity benefits. Disability, health and poverty organisations are extremely concerned that these changes will worsen physical and mental ill heath, push vulnerable people to the edges of communities and cause preventable deaths . Even the…
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Together write to the House of Bishops
The following letter has been sent by the Chair and Vice-Chair of Together for the Church of England to the House of Bishops. It raises concerns about those excluded from the discernment process and ordination training due to their marital status. Please pray for the House of Bishops as meet together from 20th to 22nd…
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Response to Supreme Court Ruling, 16th April 2025
Today’s decision by the Supreme Court will have come as a shock, and trans people will understandably fear its ramifications. Already it is being used as a cover for transphobic abuse and as an excuse to encourage hate in the public sphere. The trustees of Together for the Church of England want to make absolutely…
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Together in London Diocese Launch Event
We are pleased to announce that the initial gathering for Together in London Diocese will be on 1st March from 10am – 1pm at the Swiss Church in London. The hope of Together is to make the Church of England more accessible, removing discrimination, bringing unity and breaking down barriers. In short, more inclusive, diverse &…
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The Ephesian Fund – a briefing paper for PCCs
Together for the Church of England had been approached by several members of Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) asking for guidance on the Ephesian Fund. This is a controversial initiative of the Church of England Evangelical Council whose full implications are not always grasped by PCCs wanting to make an informed decision. We have released a…
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Statement following LLF debate at July 2024 General Synod
The Trustees of Together for the Church of England welcome today’s vote by all three Houses of General Synod for the ongoing development of the Living in Love & Faith project. These include the decision to enable ‘standalone’ services for same-sex couples, provide pastoral reassurance for different conscientious positions, and replace Issues in Human Sexuality…