Upcoming Lectures in London and Leeds

Each year we plan a full programme of events. These include London lectures, Northern Province events, day or residential conferences, online lectures, and training events both online and in-person. You can see all the events which have been announced so far on our...

Michaelmas 2026 Newsletter

As this Michaelmas edition of the Newsletter goes to press, the practical consequences of legal and regulatory change for churches and faith bodies are once again coming sharply into view. Questions concerning the care and funding of places of worship remain particularly pressing.

Beacon Cyber Security Incident

On Wednesday 29th July 2026, Beacon, our CRM software provider, became aware that they may have experienced a cyber-security incident. They immediately engaged external cyber-security experts to help investigate and secure their systems. Their current understanding is...

Ecclesiastical Law Journal

Published three times a year by Cambridge University Press on behalf of the Ecclesiastical Law Society, the Journal publishes articles on all aspects of ecclesiastical law.

Membership

Members receive the Ecclesiastical Law Journal and are eligible to attend the Society’s conferences and other events.

“Being a member of the ELS has helped me as a chancellor, as a lawyer, and as a Christian.”

Judge Stephen Eyre, QC

Chancellor of the Diocese of Lichfield

Our Lecture Programme

The Ecclesiastical Law Society’s full programme of lectures for this year is now available.