Fascinating piece in First Things. There is a third reason this categorization should be disposed of, this one theological: It is at odds with the freedom for which Christ set us free. My future prior in religious life, Fr. Hugh …
You’ve got to love Andrew Cain. He’s good value. ON St Valentine’s Day last Friday, the Revd Andrew Cain got engaged to his partner, Stephen Foreshew. The following day, he saw the House of Bishops statement (reproduced in full below), …
Ouch. 4. However, we trust in God’s promise that the “gates of hades will not overcome†the church. Holding unto this promise, we believe that we have to make every effort in order to restore our beloved Communion. Therefore we …
Graham James chips in. Dear Colleague, You may well be already aware that, following a meeting of the House of Bishops on February 13th, the Archbishops have issued a pastoral letter signed on behalf of the House related to the …
From the Rt Revd Ian Brackley (Suffragan in the Diocese and currently “in charge”). You will no doubt have heard through the media news of the Pastoral Letter which the House of Bishops has issued as guidance concerning the Same …
More responses to the House of Bishops’ Statement. First, the Bishop of Oxford. There’s a link here to the House of Bishops Pastoral Letter in response to the forthcoming change in legislation to permit same sex marriage. As the letter makes clear …