The Church of England has this week published its draft measure that brings female bishops a step closer to reality. Included is the plan for “complimentary” bishops to provide alternative oversight to those parishes who have a conscientious objection to a female diocesan. Ruth Gledhill gives some interesting thoughts as to what these “complimentary” bishops may [...]
Today, I’ve spent the day at a Diocesan Gathering where people from across the Rochester Diocese have been discussing Fresh Expressions and new ways of being church. It was amazing that there are people from across the area who are prepared to give up a warm, sunny Saturday to look at the future of the [...]
Following all the hype about Archbishop Rowan’s comments on Shari’a law, it seems the mood at General Synod is very positive towards him. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXous4c-Lqs]
The church tribunal that was considering the case of Rev Tom Ambrose delivered its verdict this week: the conclusion reached is that there has been a breakdown of pastoral relationships and the benefice should be vacated (i.e. Tom is being sacked). Ruth’s blog gives all the details in full. As an HR-type bod, I think performance [...]
Dave Walker penned this cartoon to promote the Anglican Bloggers Facebook Group Cartoon by Dave Walker. Find more cartoons you can freely re-use on your blog at We Blog Cartoons.
The BBC today reports that the Christian youth worker turned down from a post has won his Employment Tribunal case on the grounds of unfair discrimination because of his sexual orientation. This has been the first test case of the legislation which makes it illegal to discriminate against people as a result of their sexual orientation. [...]
The cartoon is by Dave Walker. A group of conservative evangelicals presented a “covenant” to Archbishop Rowan Williams on December 12. The text of the covenant is available from Anglican Mainstream. While I can sympathise with the authors’ desire to ensure that liberal bishops don’t undermine the authority of the gospel, I can’t help but agree [...]
