Swedish Bishop refuses ordination of priest with traditional marriage view

Jan 7, 2023 by

from CNE: Three bishops in the Lutheran Church of Sweden say to refuse to ordain a priest who sees marriage as a union between one man and one woman. The bishops respond to a survey by the Swedish newspaper Syre. They indicate that they...

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What does ordination training need to include?

Jul 16, 2022 by

by Ian Paul, Psephizo: We are once again undertaking a review of ordination training in the Church of England, technically known as IME 1–3, Initial Ministerial Training years 1 to 3, to note that initial training continues in curacy...

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Why do white middle class clergy find it so hard to accept that I don’t see racism lurking in every corner?

May 22, 2022 by

by Calvin Robinson, Mail+: Sitting in an ornate study in the Old Deanery – a 17th Century mansion house opposite St Paul’s Cathedral – the Bishop of London put her hand on my arm and quietly said something that left me astounded. ‘Calvin,...

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Caleb Stream Project for Finding Clergy

May 4, 2022 by

from English Churchman: A Managerial Solution to a Spiritual Problem. The current leadership in the Church of England is straining to maintain some form relevance in the daily life of the Church.  Dropping attendance started long before...

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“The Gospel is Divisive” – Special Interview with Calvin Robinson

Apr 25, 2022 by

from Irreverend: Until recently journalist and cultural commentator Calvin Robinson was training to be a priest in the Church of England. Although initially the Church of England hierarchy had agreed that Calvin would pursue ordained...

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GB News religious affairs editor blocked from ordination

Apr 21, 2022 by

from English Churchman, via Anglican Ink: Conservative commentator Calvin Robinson, Religious Affairs Editor at GB News and an Ordinand of the Diocese of London, has been blocked from being ordained this year. The English Churchman has...

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