Some profound wisdom this morning from Vic. —- Once upon a time there were some pointyheads (aka bishops) who realised that less people were coming to their churches and playing with them and God. They looked at the falling numbers …
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 …
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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 …
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From here. Interesting because of the combination of signatures at the bottom. November 16, 2009 President & Mrs. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni c/o Principal Private Secretary, Amelia Kyambadde State House Nakasero P.O. Box 24594 Kampala, Uganda Dear President & Mrs. Museveni, …
It’s not often I find myself agreeing with Colin Coward, but his blog piece this morning is right on the nail. The Church of England is fact divided on sexuality. The House of Bishops is divided – they are not …
That’s what Ruth Gledhill thinks. The liberal fightback against Anglican conservatives and the Archbishop of Canterbury has begun. Open warfare is now declared. Pro-gays in the Church of England are planning a survey of all LGBT clergy, in and out …