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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 3h

A group of bishops with a close interest in the Holy Land have welcomed the Gaza peace deal, praying that it will "bring immediate relief and comfort".

Read the full statement 👉 cofe.io/CeasefireStatement.

STATEMENT FROM BISHOPS

9 OCTOBER 2025

"After two years of unimaginable death and destruction now is the time for all parties to turn away from war and commit to peace."

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 6h

From online donations, QR code templates to contactless devices - join us for a practical session on Tuesday 14 October from 12-1pm, exploring how digital tools can boost your church's giving this Advent and Christmas.

Register now at cofe.io/ChristmasDigitalGiving.

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 10h

Today, join us in prayer as we mark the beginning of Baby Loss Awareness Week. 💜

A PRAYER FOR THOSE GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A CHILD

God our Father,
you know our thoughts and share our sorrows.
Lead us out of desolation
to the caring comfort of your love.
When we forget what happiness is,
renew in us fresh springs of hope.
When we feel bereft of peace,
restore our hearts and calm our fears.
And when we come at last to our departing,
bring us home with you for ever,
the family of God complete;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 12h

Have you prayed using the audio version of today's prayer?

Go to cofe.io/TodaysPrayer to learn more.

Lord of creation,
whose glory is around and within us:
open our eyes to your wonders,
that we may serve you with reverence
and know your peace at our lives’ end,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 1d

Pray with us. 🙏

Go to cofe.io/TodaysPrayer to learn more.

O Lord, we beseech you mercifully to hear the prayers
of your people who call upon you;
and grant that they may both perceive and know
what things they ought to do,
and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfil them;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 2d

🕯️ Ready to plan Advent & Christmas?

Digital Labs has blogs to help you:

🎉 Discover The Church of England's 2025 Advent and Christmas resources
🌟 Design graphics with Canva for your church
📥 Use and download the Digital Promo Planner
🎁 Prepare your ACNY page

👉 All available at cofe.io/DigitalLabs.

Digital devices displaying the word 'JOY' as part of the Advent and Christmas theme against a starry maroon background, logos of Digital Labs and the Church of England are visible.

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 2d

"I was homeless, you gave me a room."

Reflect on the words of Jesus in Matthew 25.35-40 and pray for organisations like Housing Justice, which exist to address homelessness across our nation.

Catch up on our service for Homelessness Sunday at cofe.io/HomelessnessSundayService.

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Archbishop of York @archbishopofyork.org · 2d

Today we pause to remember October 7 — a day of pain and loss. We pray for healing, for the release of hostages, and for lasting peace. May our prayers bring light to the darkness.

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 2d

Join with us in prayer. 🙏

Today's prayer is available in plain text and audio formats at cofe.io/TodaysPrayer.

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 3d

To celebrate Black History Month, this week on the Everyday Faith app, we reflect on legacy.

Rev Cathrine Ngangira explores how we learn from the past, live in the present, and share experiences to shape the future.

Discover #EverydayFaith reflections at cofe.io/EverydayFaith.

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 3d

Have you prayed using the audio version of today's prayer?

Go to cofe.io/TodaysPrayer to learn more.

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 4d

Today our service for Homelessness Sunday is from St Barnabas Ealing, in conjunction with Housing Justice.

Our theme is 'Love thy neighbour' and we will be reflecting on how the smallest of things can make a huge difference to others.

Join us at cofe.io/HomelessnessSundayService.

A Service for Homelessness Sunday | The Church of England

This week our service for Homelessness Sunday is from St Barnabas Ealing, in conjunction with Housing Justice. Our theme this week is 'Love thy neighbour' and we will be reflecting on how the smallest of things can make a huge difference to others.

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 4d

Today our service for Homelessness Sunday is from St Barnabas Ealing, in conjunction with Housing Justice.

Our theme is 'Love thy neighbour' and we will be reflecting on how the smallest of things can make a huge difference to others.

Join us at cofe.io/HomelessnessSundayService.

A Service for Homelessness Sunday | The Church of England

This week our service for Homelessness Sunday is from St Barnabas Ealing, in conjunction with Housing Justice. Our theme this week is 'Love thy neighbour' and we will be reflecting on how the smallest of things can make a huge difference to others.

cofe.io

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 4d

Pray with us. 🙏

Go to cofe.io/TodaysPrayer to learn more.

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 5d

The new Archbishop of Canterbury Designate has been announced - so what's next?

The Archbishops' Secretary for Appointments, Canon Stephen Knott, explains the process from selection to announcement and installation next year.

Find out more at cofe.io/NextArchbishopOfCanterbury.

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 5d

Join with us in prayer. 🙏

Today's prayer is available in plain text and audio formats at cofe.io/TodaysPrayer.

Lord God,
defend your Church from all false teaching
and give to your people knowledge of your truth,
that we may enjoy eternal life
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 6d

Today Bishop Sarah Mullally, nominated as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, made her first address at Canterbury Cathedral.

Watch the address at cofe.io/106thArchbishopAddress.

Announcement of Next Archbishop of Canterbury

Watch Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, who will be the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, make their first address at Canterbury Cathedral. May God...

cofe.io

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 6d

A prayer for the next Archbishop of Canterbury. 🙏

Almighty and everlasting God,
the only worker of great marvels,
send down upon your servant Sarah,
called to be Archbishop of Canterbury,
and all who are committed to her care,
the spirit of your saving grace,
and that they may truly please you,
pour upon them the continual dew of your blessing.
Grant this, O Lord,
for the honour of our advocate and mediator,
Jesus Christ.
Amen.

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 6d

Have you prayed using the audio version of today's prayer?

Go to cofe.io/TodaysPrayer to learn more.

God, who in generous mercy sent the Holy Spirit
upon your Church in the burning fire of your love:
grant that your people may be fervent
in the fellowship of the gospel
that, always abiding in you,
they may be found steadfast in faith and active in service;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.

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Diocese of Manchester @manchester.anglican.org · 7d

The Right Reverend Dr David Walker, Bishop of Manchester, has issued a statement in response to the attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue this morning.

Read the statement in full:
www.manchester.anglican.org/bishop-of-ma...

@bishmanchester.bsky.social

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 7d

A prayer following the attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue. 🙏

God our refuge and strength,
close at hand in our distress;
meet us in our sorrow and lift our eyes
to the peace and light of your constant care.
Help us so to hear your word of grace
that our fear will be dispelled by your love.
Amen.

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 7d

"Racial justice is an essential component of the justice and righteousness that the Church hungers and thirsts for."

The Ven Dr Miranda Threlfall-Holmes, Archdeacon of Liverpool, is to head the new oversight body for racial justice work in the Church of England.

📜 cofe.io/NewChairRJBoard.

Archdeacon of Liverpool to be Chair of Racial Justice Board | The Church of England

The Ven Dr Miranda Threlfall-Holmes, Archdeacon of Liverpool, is to head the new oversight body for racial justice work in the Church of England, it was announced today.

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 7d

"Racial justice is an essential component of the justice and righteousness that the Church hungers and thirsts for."

The Ven Dr Miranda Threlfall-Holmes, Archdeacon of Liverpool, is to head the new oversight body for racial justice work in the Church of England.

📜 cofe.io/NewChairRJBoard.

Archdeacon of Liverpool to be Chair of Racial Justice Board | The Church of England

The Ven Dr Miranda Threlfall-Holmes, Archdeacon of Liverpool, is to head the new oversight body for racial justice work in the Church of England, it was announced today.

cofe.io

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 7d

Pray with us. 🙏

Go to cofe.io/TodaysPrayer to learn more.

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 8d

This month, we've been celebrating as new lay ministers have been licensed.

If God calling you to ministry, lay or ordained, speak to your church leader and get in touch with your local vocations team to explore more.

A group of lay ministers stand together, smiling, after their licensing in the Diocese of Portsmouth.

A group of lay ministers pose together in Worcester Cathedral.

Lay ministers stand outside Norwich Cathedral after being licensed.

Lay ministers stand together after their licensing in the Diocese of Canterbury.

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