The next Archbishop of Canterbury: A call to pray

Helen Catt  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  5 Sep 2025
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The next Archbishop of Canterbury: A call to pray

Canterbury Cathedral. Source: Wikimedia Commons

The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) is calling on Christians across the country, regardless of denomination, to pray for the appointment of the next Archbishop of Canterbury as interviews take place during September.

The Crown Nominations Committee (CNC) for Canterbury, whose first meeting took place at the end of May, began its challenging work over the summer to draw up a role profile, longlisting, then shortlisting, and now, in September, interviewing candidates, before gaining agreement of at least 12 members to be able to put forward a nomination.

“September is an important month for the Church of England because of the significant interviews for the next Archbishop of Canterbury," says John Dunnett, National Director of the CEEC. “We continue to pray for the work of the CNC and for a new leader who is committed to Biblical truth and passionate about evangelism."

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