Something of this kind has been hinted at over the past few weeks, but now it’s official. A statement issued on behalf of the Rt Revd Michael Scott-Joynt, Bishop of Winchester, the Rt Revd Michael Langrish, Bishop of Exeter and …

Church of England Officially Opposes the Equality Bill Read more »

In case you missed it, the Government yesterday accepted an amendment that protects clergy from being sued for discrimination for refusing to marry a couple if they believe one of the spouses has had a gender transition. The text of …

Gender Recognition, Marriage Solemnisation and the Equality Bill Read more »

An interesting motion is going to be discussed at next month’s General Synod. The motion reads as follows: “That this Synod request the Archbishops’ Council and the Church of England Pensions Board to bring forward changes to the rules governing …

Church of England Pension Parity for Civil Partnerships Read more »