“A disturbingly pervasive culture of denial, silence, a refusal to take heed of the lived experience of others and the avoidance of confronting and acting upon unpalatable truths” characterises the Church of England’s attitude to racial justice

Disagreement on Church’s best route to independent safeguarding continues

The new Clergy Conduct Measure (CCM) received final approval from the General Synod on Wednesday afternoon to replace the much-criticised Clergy Discipline Measure (CDM)

The six Central Members of the Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) — those elected by General Synod — are “unanimous in their disquiet” over how proposals on changes to Standing Orders, to be debated on Thursday, were developed

“I do not support such calls and would ask that, in our pursuit of good and transparent processes and structures that [are] fit for purpose, we do not weaponise or personalise this endeavour to the detriment of individuals,” she wrote.

Archbishop of York: ‘I believe I should be held accountable’

The Church of England’s stance on the use of gluten-free bread and non-alcoholic wine at the eucharist had been “misinterpreted”, the Bishop of Lichfield, Dr Michael Ipgrave, said on Monday afternoon

Disappointment and dismay at the General Synod's decision not to outsource the Church of England’s safeguarding work immediately were mingled with a plea not to be too pessimistic, as bishops and survivors responded to Tuesday’s vote #synod #safeguarding

How long should an interregnum be? Simon Walsh investigates. Scroll down for 15 tips for any parish to help a vacancy to run well

A suggestion that a “big stick” be deployed by the Archbishops’ Council to ensure that the Lowest Income Communities funding (LINC) reaches the poor parishes for which it was intended was heard by the General Synod on Tuesday

Online comment: Safeguarding crisis should not be seen in isolation There are wider, structural problems in the Church of England that need addressing, writes @bishopSarahM

"Grace’s spiritual development grows by telling Sylvia her story, wounds and all. Through such reflection she realises life can only be understood backwards but that we’ve got to live forward." Stephen Brown views the animated film Memoir of a Snail

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The Church of England is making “rapid improvement” on safeguarding, and should continue to deliver it “from within”, according to a report published on Monday — just 24 hours before the General #Synod debates whether to outsource #safeguarding

After hours of discussion, all three Houses — Bishops, Clergy, and Laity — voted for an amendment moved by the Bishop of Blackburn, the Rt Revd Philip North, which pivoted the motion towards outsourcing the National Safeguarding Team (NST)

The Church of England’s stance on the use of gluten-free bread and non-alcoholic wine at the eucharist had been “misinterpreted”, the Bishop of Lichfield, Dr Michael Ipgrave, said on Monday afternoon

Some of those who knew of the abuse perpetrated by John Smyth have been “lying”, a survivor told the General Synod on Monday evening. He urged them to come forward to explain their actions

Book review: Christopher Hill looks at ecclesiology as a theme for Lenten discussions

Podcasts review: Over the Top Under the Radar, Slow Newscast, Another Way, and Strangers on a Bench