Can liturgy be missional?

Oct 5, 2023 by

by Ian Paul, Psephizo: One of the current debates happening in the Church of England is about the relation between liturgical forms of worship and the task of mission. Put simply, some would claim that a highly structured and ‘liturgical’...

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God the ‘Father’ isn’t sexist

Jul 10, 2023 by

by Daniel French, Spectator: […] Though the Synod, back in February, gave the green light to a liturgical commission to work on gender-neutral terms for the Almighty, the truth is that it has been open season for yonks. Pity the...

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Can Gen Z save a C of E it barely knows?

May 19, 2023 by

by Christopher Landau, Church Times: The lack of attention to liturgy in some of the larger urban churches is a cause for concern. THE demographic reality facing many parishes is stark. Questions about future viability are becoming...

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Lambeth Palace Publishes Liturgy for Coronation of King Charles III

May 2, 2023 by

Lambeth Palace has published the Liturgy for the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on 6th May. The theme of the Liturgy is “Called to Serve”. This reflects the commitment that His Majesty will make to serve...

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Divine pronouns? Let God decide

Mar 14, 2023 by

By Mark Durie, Spectator Australia. The Church of England has been asked to respond to requests from clergy to use gender-neutral pronouns for God. The question has been referred to the Church of England’s Liturgical Commission. This...

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Church of England can’t remake God to fit gender fashion

Feb 9, 2023 by

by Melanie McDonagh, The Times: The Bishop of Lichfield told the General Synod this week that “a new joint project on gendered language will begin this spring”, run by its faith and order commission plus its liturgical commission. All the...

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