Nominations Process - Archbishop of Canterbury, Church of England

Nomination process for the next Archbishop of Canterbury - Public Consultation 

As part of the nomination process for the next Archbishop of Canterbury, a public consultation is running, inviting input from around the Anglican Communion. The consultation runs from February 7 to March 28.

The consultation is an opportunity to gather the views of a wide range of people from across the Anglican Communion on the gifts, qualities and skills needed in the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.

The consultation process is run by the Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) who discern who God may be calling to this ministry. The CNC has representatives from the Church of England and Anglican Communion.

The CNC will use the themes that emerge through this process to inform the Commission on the needs of the mission of the Church of England and the wider Anglican Communion.

Wherever you are based in the Anglican Communion, your views matter. Your feedback will play a vital role in shaping the decision-making process as the CNC seeks God’s guidance for the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

Take part in the Public Consultation online here

Learn more about the nominations process here

You can also send your input by post to the address below:

Canon Stephen Knott

The Archbishops’ Secretary for Appointments

Canterbury Crown Nominations Commission (CNC)

Lambeth PalaceLondonSE1 7JU

A prayer for the nominations process

If you pray, please do hold this important process of discernment – and all those involved – in your prayers:  

Heavenly Father,

shepherd of your Church,

send us a faithful pastor

to lead with wisdom, courage, and love,

proclaiming your Gospel,

celebrating the sacraments,

and guiding your people in unity and truth.

Strengthen your Church, we pray,

and direct us in your ways;

through Jesus Christ our Lord.  

Amen.