Author: Nic Tall
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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…
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Together responds to LLF
Together for the Church of England has written to the Bishop of Leicester, lead bishop for Living in Love and Faith, outlining their perspective on the process and the upcoming work at General Synod. The letter has been supported by signatories from across the inclusive constituency of the Church of England. You can read the…
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Praying Together – General Synod and LLF
In July the General Synod will be meeting and debating the next stages of Living in Love and Faith. As they meet Together for the Church of England would encourage you to reflect on the following points before God: In the substance of the debate the Synod will be receiving the House of Bishop’s recommendations…
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Diocesan Synod Elections 2024
Diocesan Synod elections are taking place right now in every diocese, and we want inclusive members of the Church of England to consider standing. This is an opportunity to learn more about the Church of England, connect with others in your diocese and shape the future of the Church locally and nationally. What is a…