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<p>The Church of England keeps the administrative burden on its clergy constantly
under review. There is a current programme of work in process to simplify many aspects
of its work. The simplification programme has already cut a great deal paperwork and
moved much of its administration online. For example, applications for permission
to make changes to church buildings under the Faculty process are now much easier
and quicker. 30 of our 40 dioceses are now using the bespoke online application and
file management system, which not only reduces the use of paper but also pre-completed
forms, remembers past applications so text can be re-used, and stores key documents
securely.</p><p>The Registration of Marriage Bills currently in front of both Houses
also attempt to simplify the registration process for marriage by digitising aspects
of the administration.</p><p>The Church of England has also developed a new Digital
Communications team which supports the national, diocesan and parish level to improve
communications through websites, social media and other digital channels.</p><p>Specifically,
within the Diocese of Gloucester there is an imaginative vision in place which has
four key themes around leadership, imagination, faith and engagement (LIFE). Liberating
people for life-giving community engagement means looking at governance and administration
in new ways.</p>
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