One of the remarkable things at General Synod yesterday was the amount of internet activity going on. In particular, I was intrigued how during the day there was an amazing amount of social networking going on which was operating entirely …

Synod goes Web 2.0 Read more »

Leading General Synod is a rare moment of frivolity, Martin Dales has just got the entire chamber to sing the above words to the tune of “The wise man built his house upon the rock”. The chorus came as he …

“The rain came down and the tax went up” Read more »

Simply put, Synod has agreed to let the drafting group move forward with shaping the legislation, subject to amendments and comment being suggested by Synod members. It will then come back to Synod, where a more substantial debate can then …

What the Votes Mean Read more »

The Church of England has published a draft measure and code of practice ahead of February’s session of General Synod. I’ve only had a cursory glance as I’m still on holiday, but two things strike me immediately: The code of …

Women Bishops – Draft Measures and Code of Practice Read more »

It appears that the Rev Martin Dudley truly is a law unto himself, and himself alone. In today’s Church Times Dudley writes on the letters page: Sir, Your report concerning the blessing of Peter Cowell and David Lloyd contains a …

Personal Fiefdom? Read more »