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Reflections on Outing

By Peter Ould, on May 8th, 2012%

A reminder of some words I wrote a year ago.

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The core of the argument against having Jeffrey John as the Bishop was laid out in a legal opinion offered from the legal team at Church House. In it they suggested a number of issues that could be considered when debating how a particular candidate could . . . → Read More: Reflections on Outing

Mountains out of Molehills?

By Peter Ould, on May 4th, 2012%

A story that has been doing the rounds on the internet for the past week has finally made it to the mainstream media (but not into print yet). Here’s the Daily Telegraph on a kerfuffle in Southwark Diocese.

Peter Gowlland, 78, was accused of sowing discord among worshippers at the liberal-leaning All Saints Church in . . . → Read More: Mountains out of Molehills?

The Letter in the Times – A Bit of a Damp Squib

By Peter Ould, on April 21st, 2012%

Really, are we all getting excited over this?

Sir,

A number of recent statements by church leaders past and present may have given the mistaken impression that the Church is universally opposed to the extension of civil marriage to same-sex couples. We believe that does not adequately reflect the range of opinion which exists within . . . → Read More: The Letter in the Times – A Bit of a Damp Squib

Deciphering the Cathedral Stats

By Peter Ould, on April 3rd, 2012%

The Church of England’s Research and Statistics Department (OK, technically the Archbishops’ Council’s Research and Statistics Department) has released figures for the past decade or so’s attendances at Cathedrals. The headline figures are encouraging, showing a growth in attendance of approximately 3% a year. However, scratch below the surface and some interesting trends (or rather . . . → Read More: Deciphering the Cathedral Stats

Human Sexuality Group Appoints Advisors

By Peter Ould, on March 29th, 2012%

The House of Bishop’s Human Sexuality Group has appointed three advisors.

New advisers were appointed to the House of Bishops advisory group on human sexuality this week. The three new members are the Rev Dr Jessica Martin, Priest-in-charge of Duxford, Hinxton and Ickleton, Dr Robert Song, Head of Theology and Religion at Durham University and the Archdeacon . . . → Read More: Human Sexuality Group Appoints Advisors

Prof David Martin on Establishment

By Peter Ould, on March 22nd, 2012%

A fascinating piece is up on the Derby Diocese website by Professor David Martin, Honorary Professor in the Department of Religious Studies, Lancaster University and Emeritus Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics, exploring issues around the establishment of the Church of England. His comments are particularly interesting in the light of recent discussion . . . → Read More: Prof David Martin on Establishment