The Diocese of Winchester has released the Terms of Reference for Dame Heather Steel’s investigation as part of Bishop John Gladwin’s visitation. They give Dame Steel a wide remit to interview anyone and seek evidence from any source that she …

Jersey – Dame Steel’s Terms of Reference Released Read more »

One of the questions being asked after last week’s vote in the Lords is “Where were the Bishops”? Dave Walker of the Cartoon Church / Church Times has one suggestion. Funny! The truth is even more entertaining. Only two Lords …

Where were the Bishops? Read more »

I want to begin a series of posts looking at how Scripture approaches sexuality and slavery and to see whether the allegation that conservatives use two different exegetical principles has any basis. I’m going to begin by looking at one …

Sexuality and Slavery – Part One Read more »

Let me interrupt my holiday just to bring you this quote (which may very likely have read elsewhere) “In the United States, although someone may be charged with an offence, they have a presumption of innocence until proven guilty. Any …

Standing by the Faithful Read more »