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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…
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Revised statement from Together for the Church of England following the Makin Review
The Trustees of Together for The Church of England join with the rest of the Church in lamenting the hideous abuses perpetrated by John Smyth and detailed in the Makin review. We wholeheartedly agree that front and centre of the church’s response must be attentive listening to victims and survivors and a meaningful response to…
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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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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…