As the British missions agency USPG confronts a slave-holding part of its history in Barbados, it has committed £7 million ($18 million Barbadian) to tangible repentance. USPG (United Society Partners in the Gospel) announced the commitment in Barbados on September 8. The Living Church. 20 September 2023 Fulcrum
Spiritual revolutions tend to happen in out of the way places. Think Columba on Iona or Aidan on Lindisfarne. Can anything good come out of Nazareth? The same question could be addressed to Bishop Auckland in the county of Durham, England’s toughest northeast corner. Dr Jenny Taylor. Religiion Unplugged. Fulcrum
The Bishop for Episcopal Ministry in the Anglican Communion, the Right Revd Dr Jo Bailey Wells, is to take up the role of Deputy Secretary General of the Anglican Communion. The announcement was made this morning (Wednesday 13 September) by the Secretary General, the Right Revd Anthony Poggo. ACNS. 13 September 2023 Fulcrum
Annotations in eighth-century manuscript point to work of revered English monk, scholar and saint Dalya Alberge. Observer. 17 September 2023 Fulcrum
The internal Church investigation into Mike Pilavachi, being conducted by the National Safeguarding Team, NST, and the diocese of St Albans, has now concluded. Having explored the safeguarding concerns fully, according to House of Bishops guidance, the investigation team has concluded that they are substantiated. These relate to conduct in his leadership and ministry, both … Continue Reading
THE new group charged with offering “insight and reflections” on the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) implementation process has been told that provision for objectors to the introduction of blessings for same-sex couples should not amount to a “concession to disunity”. Francis Martin. Church Times. 1 September 2023 Fulcrum
The King has approved the nomination of The Reverend Dr Michael Volland, currently Principal of Ridley Hall, Cambridge, for election as Bishop of Birmingham, in succession to The Right Reverend David Urquhart, following his retirement from the office of CofE Birmingham’s Diocesan Bishop in October 2022. Birmingham Diocese website. 31 August 2023 Fulcrum
One of the most wide-ranging surveys of Anglican clergy in more than a decade has found three quarters don’t believe Britain can still be considered a Christian country. Donna Birrell. Premier News. 30 August 2023 Fulcrum
Denominations are out. Brand identity and good vibes are in The Economist. 24 August 2023 Fulcrum
The Revd Jonathan Croucher will become the new Archdeacon of Chelmsford, succeeding the Venerable Elizabeth Snowden who retired in October last year. Jonathan currently serves in the Diocese of Southwark where he is Vicar of Christ Church Gipsy Hill, Priest in Charge of Emmanuel West Dulwich and Area Dean of Lambeth South. Diocese of Chelmsford … Continue Reading