Question

To ask the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church is taking to address changes in the level of (a) attendance by and (b) engagement of young people.

A key component of the Vision and Strategy programme of work is for the Church of England to become a "younger and more diverse" church. More information can be seen here:
https://www.churchofengland.org/about/vision-strategy/our-priorities/younger-and-more-diverse

The 2023 report of the Archbishops’ Commission on Families and Households, 'Love Matters', reinforced the need to empower children and young people and involve them in decisions about their future. It can be read here: https://www.churchofengland.org/about/archbishops-commissions/families-and-households/love-matters-final-report-commission

The Church of England’s Growing in Faith Foundation is also providing leadership opportunities for young people across the country. More details can be seen here: https://www.churchofengland.org/about/education-and-schools/growing-faith-foundation