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Church schools – 200 years of education for all
The one million pupils who attend CofE schools will play their part in this year’s celebrations to mark the founding of the Church of England’s National Society in 1811 offering education to the poor in every parish – 50 years before the state joined in.
General Synod officers elected
The Presiding Officer for the following elections in the General Synod has certified that the persons named below have been duly elected.
Pensions Board signs £250,000 contract with Sanctuary
The Church of England Pensions Board has signed a three-year contract with Sanctuary Group to manage repairs, maintenance and improvement works on its portfolio of more than 1,200 properties occupied by retired clergy.