Does the Church of England need evangelicals? – The Spectator April 8, 2023 by Fulcrum The Church of England is in for an explosive summer. In February, Synod decided to allow the blessing of gay couples, and hinted that it will lift the ban on actively gay clergy. Conservative evangelicals have warned the bishops that if they really go ahead with this they will create a split that dwarfs the division over the ordination of women. The bishops have accepted that this is on the cards: Theo Hobson. The Spectator. 8 April 2023 FulcrumShareTweetShare