Synod’s same-sex discussions are still stuck
The amendments moved, and the speeches and votes that followed, illustrated the CofE’s continuing deep and painful divisions. However, no overall vote was taken, as both those wanting change and those seeking to remain with the received teaching were unhappy with elements of what was being proposed.
Instead, there was a procedural motion to “Move to Next Business” which was highly supported (322 in favour, 69 against and 20 recorded abstentions). This decision now allows for greater imagination and inventiveness as we try and chart a way forwards that both groupings might be happy with. There is no denying that we are currently stuck on the stone stairs, but there is now a window before July’s General Synod where there is the possibility of proposing a new road that all might feel able to drive down.
We need a set of commitments, together with a settlement based on legally secure structural provision. If Bishop Martyn can lead us in building this new road together, we may have a new structure that allows us all to move forwards.
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