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Andrew Goddard served on the Leadership Team of Fulcrum from its launch in 2003 until 2020. He currently teaches Christian ethics at Westminster Theological Centre and Ridley Hall, Cambridge and is Assistant Minister at St James the Less, Pimlico where his wife, Lis, is Vicar. He has previously taught at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford and Trinity College, Bristol and been an Adjunct Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California. He has served for a number of years on the Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) and was on the Co-Ordinating Group of the Living in Love and Faith project. He is author of a number of books, including Rowan Williams: His Legacy (Lion, 2013) and co-editor with Andrew Atherstone of Good Disagreeement? Grace and Truth in a Divided Church (Lion, 2015).

Fulcrum Perspectives: Women Bishops Legislation

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In responding to the proposed amendments I have two principles. I want to see women bishops, equal with men, as soon as possible. I want to do justice to Lambeth 1998 III.2, supported by General Synod in 2006,

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Canterbury, the Communion and CNC

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Canterbury, the Communion and CNC by Andrew Goddard Last week the Church of England’s Crown Nomination Commission (CNC) met for the first time to consider the vacancy of the See of Canterbury. There are already apparently complaints about its unrepresentative composition but one element in particular must cause concern. As reported earlier in May by … Continue Reading

The St Matthias Day Statement (CEEC): Comment by Andrew Goddard and Text

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The St Matthias Day Statement (CEEC): Comment by Andrew Goddard and Statement Text Comment by Andrew Goddard The St Matthias Day Statement issued on Monday of this week by the Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) seeks to offer a theological contribution to the debates in church and society surrounding marriage and sexual relationships. It … Continue Reading

The Anglican Communion Covenant and the Church of England: Ramifications

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The Anglican Communion Covenant and the Church of England: Ramifications by Andrew Goddard It is now clear that less than half the dioceses of the Church of England will agree, in both their house of clergy and house of laity, to “approve the draft Act of Synod adopting the Anglican Communion Covenant”. This article attempts … Continue Reading

Should we Redefine Marriage?

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Should we Redefine Marriage? By Andrew Goddard Recognising the Cultural Terrain Over 185,000 people have already signed the Coalition for Marriage (C4M) petition which states “I support the legal definition of marriage which is the voluntary union for life of one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others. I oppose any attempt … Continue Reading

Anglican Communion Covenant: Ten Reasons for Voting Positively

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co-published with the Church of England Newspaper 23 December 2011 Life is always more interesting when things don’t go as planned. That alone should make the Anglican Communion Covenant interesting in 2012. General Synod rarely refers matters to dioceses. When it does, it often seems – as with women bishops – a procedural necessity with … Continue Reading

Committment in Word and Deed

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originally published by The Living Church Much about the proposed Anglican Communion Covenant has caused controversy, but one fact does seem incontrovertible: It is Section 4, “Our Covenanted Life Together,” that for many is most troublesome. It was the section which changed the most through the various drafts and the section which continues to be … Continue Reading

Civil Partnerships & Same-Sex Relationships in the Church of England: What is happening and how should evangelicals respond?

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What has been announced? Two new developments have been announced. 1. In relation to the 2005 Statement on Civil Partnerships a review has been established and will be completed in 2012 (although there is no commitment to publish it then). It will include considering whether priests in civil partnerships can become bishops. 2. There is … Continue Reading

Alternative Vote Reflections

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Alternative Vote Reflections by Andrew Goddard In a few days we get the chance to decide whether or not to adopt a new electoral system. The choice we are being given is limited – either the current mis-named ‘first past the post’ (FPTP) system or the Alternative Vote (AV). While many would have preferred other … Continue Reading