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‘We did not come to Britain. Britain came to us’
Continuing our Black History Month series, Together trustee, Kat D’Arcy Cumber, writes about her and her family’s story. Her piece highlights the multiplicity of experiences and relationships which make up her identity in Britain today. My sister shared a meme in our family WhatsApp group the other day – a photograph of a billboard poster…
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LLF Update: Trustees’ Statement
In response to the House of Bishops’ press release, which outlined the latest Living in Love and Faith updates, the Together trustees have released the following statement: Living in Love & Faith began in 2017 with substantial theological work which enabled good exploration of the varied perspectives in today’s Church of England. In February 2023…
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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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Together Trustees welcome appointment of 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
In their official statement the Trustees affirm this appointment as a hopeful direction for the Church of England… In response to the announcement on 3rd Oct 2025 that Dame Sarah Mullally is the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, Together trustees have released the following statement: “The Trustees of Together for the Church of England warmly…
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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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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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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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A Church Near You – Adding the Prayers of Love and Faith
Openness and transparency on whether a church offers the Prayers of Love and Faith or not is really important. One way to communicate that your church has chosen to offer the Prayers of Love and Faith is to mark it as something you do on A Church Near You. To help you see where you…
