from Anglican Futures
As Synod members return to their parishes, file away their unmade speeches, and reflect on all that has taken place, here are twelve key moments of to remember.
ONE: The need for spiritual and theological renewal
“I believe, and never more so than at this point in our history, the resolute focus and calling of the Church of England to be centered in Christ and from it the deep and profound spiritual and theological renewal which must follow. That as we continue the process of discerning whom God might be calling to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury it is this spiritual and theological leadership that we need more than anything else.”
The Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York
TWO: The need to pray for peace and prepare for conflict
“In the past, during national wars, the church has been a fundamental bullwalk for our society, deftly engaging across the complexity of challenges that scenario brings – from spiritually supporting those deployed to families at home and the wider societal preparedness for national defense and the fear and insecurity that that can bring. If we find ourselves in an expanded conflict once more, the church might find itself again in the midst of that challenge.”
Brigadier Jaish Mahan, Deputy Commander, Deputy Commander of the 1st UK Division
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