OXFORD, UK: A Statement from Vaughan Roberts Vicar of St. Ebbe’s regarding the decisions of the General Synod

Nov 17, 2023 by

From Virtueonline. 17th November 2023 The main headline from this week’s General Synod is that the House of Bishops was given support to continue with their intention to authorise blessings for same-sex partnerships, which are now...

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The Day The Music Died?

Nov 17, 2023 by

By Anglican Futures. A reflection on General Synod with apologies to Don McLean and Horatio Spafford When in 1959, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, and their pilot died in a plane crash after a concert,...

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Living in Love and Faith: Statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury

Nov 17, 2023 by

Statement from Archbishop Justin Welby following the Living in Love and Faith debate at General Synod:  I welcome the support that General Synod has given to the motion on Living in Love and Faith. Along with Archbishop Stephen and our...

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Bishops must publish legal advice on same-sex blessings

Nov 16, 2023 by

From Christian Concern. (editor’s note: Rebecca Hunt is an Anglican Mainstream trustee) In her speech at the General Synod, Christian Legal Centre’s Rebecca Hunt raised vital points about the lack of basic transparency and legal...

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Joy comes in the morning

Nov 16, 2023 by

by Martin Davie: The result of today’s Synod debate on Living in Love and Faith was not unexpected. Those who had been doing the Synodical maths had been warning that a version of the motion put forward by the House of Bishops would...

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Church of England backs plans for blessings of same-sex weddings

Nov 15, 2023 by

by Harriet Sherwood, Guardian: The General Synod narrowly voted in favour of holding services to celebrate gay marriages, which could be held within weeks. Dedicated church services to bless the weddings of same-sex couples could be held...

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