Jul
1
2008

Three Quick Quotes

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Jun
27
2008

Inclusive Church try to argue for Gay Blessings

You may have noticeed a piece produced on behalf of Inclusive Church that emerged onto the web a few days ago, arguing that current guidelines would permit a service of thanksgiving, including a blessing, for a civil partnership. You can read the piece here.
The thrust of the argument is that the current service for a [...]

Jun
24
2008

Birth of St John Baptist

Almighty God,
by whose providence your servant John the Baptist
      was wonderfully born,
and sent to prepare the way of your Son our Saviour
by the preaching of repentance:
lead us to repent according to his preaching
and, after his example,
constantly to speak the truth, boldly to rebuke [...]

Jun
18
2008

Richard Chartres plays very hard ball indeed

Here’s the letter the Bishop of London sent to all London clergy, readers, church wardens and church wardens’ dachshunds today.

18th June 2008
Dear Friends,
Many of you will have seen the publicity over the weekend around the service which was held at St Bartholomew the Great on May 31st. I attach a letter I have [...]


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