The Ugandan Statement
Here’s the statement by the new Primate of Uganda. It is very discouraging to hear that the Church of England, which once brought the Gospel of Jesus Christ to Uganda, has taken such a significant step away from that very …
Tag: Civil Partnerships
48 Hours
After two days of listening to leading members of CEEC and Reform talk about the “change” in policy (which is no real change at all) on clergy in Civil Partnerships being allowed to be considered for episcopal nominations, it strikes …
Breaking News – Nothing Changes
What is it with the media? They have a perfectly well laid out news report in the Church Times which is followed up by a reasonable and easy to comprehend press release from the House of Bishops. Result? Apparently the …
Civil-Partnered Bishops?
Canon Andrew Goddard has written a piece on the ACI website exploring issues around the statement made last month that the “ban” on clergy in Civil Partnerships becoming Bishops was being lifted. Has anything changed? By applying the requirements of …
C4M – Ten Reasons – Number Eight
We’re getting near the end! Here’s reason number eight from the “Ten Myths” leaflet. Myth 8 The public supports it Seven in ten people want to keep marriage as it is. Other polling which purports to show public support for gay marriage fails …
Same-Sex Marriage
I’m not going to rehash all the arguments you’ve heard over the last 24 hours. Instead, let me simply ask some pertinent questions. Will churches be allowed to turn away same-sex married couples from marriage enrichment courses? Will the Church …