The Church of England encourages people to
use scripture, tradition and reason to come to a considered view on
many subjects. Sometimes, after discussion and debate in the
General Synod and elsewhere, national policies are agreed or, after
consideration in councils, opinions are
submitted.
National policies include Canon Law and the
Measures and motions passed by the General Synod (the Church's
parliament): Measures become part of the law of the land on Royal
Assent. Dioceses and Parishes also set appropriate local
policies.
Opinions on a variety of subjects are those
given in submissions to Government inquiries, consultations and
such that have been considered by the councils and committees of
the Archbishops' Council.
Spotlight on
Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns
The Committee for Minority Ethnic Anglican
Concerns works to encourage and engage participation from
the Church's Black and Minority Ethnic populations at every
level.
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality Issues
The Church is committed to working with and supporting the
diversity of Britain's households in every community and at
national level
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International Affairs
Human suffering, violence and injustice effect people across the
world. The Church works for the good of all by promoting peace,
justice and solidarity. It also plays an active role in the life of
the European Union, EU.
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Home and Community Affairs
The Church engages in Home Affairs policy (criminal justice,
mental health and other social issues) and has a presence in every
town and city working for the good of community and urban life; it
is committed to working with and promoting people of all ethnic
backgrounds.
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Environment and Rural Affairs
Shrinking the Footprint is the Church of England's national
environmental campaign. The C of E's national rural work is based
at the ecumenical Arthur Rank Centre (ARC), in Warwickshire.