The proposed Prayers of Love and Faith, offering blessings for LGBT couples, go before General Synod this week. But Rev Dr Christopher Landau says fundamental questions remain unanswered. He’s making a plea for theological coherence Premier Christianity. 4 July 2023 Fulcrum
No less than her martyred husband, she could be inspiring and frustrating all at once. Thomas S Kidd. Christianity Today 12 June 2023 Fulcrum
The editor of The English Churchman and St. James’s Chronicle, a voice of a deeply Reformed readership for most of its history, has written an elegant and witty farewell as the fortnightly newspaper closes shop. Doug LeBlanc. The Living Church. 28 June 2023 Fulcrum
The humble pastor made the Word easy to understand for modern Japanese and sought to heal the “bitter enmity” with Korea. Isabel Ong. Christianity Today29 June 2023. Fulcrum
Wes Streeting, a Labour MP and a Christian, has opened up about his journey of reconciling his sexuality with his faith. Kelly Valencia. Premier News. 28 July 2023 Fulcrum
A Church Army review of the work of the Missional Youth Church Network has shown it is making good progress towards its target of establishing 30 missional youth churches in 5 years. The Missional Youth Churches enable 11-18 year olds to build community and discover faith in Christ, and each is particular to their own … Continue Reading
In the wake of our bishops’ proposals for ‘Prayers of Love and Faith’ for use in the blessing of same-sex couples, there has been a lot of talk in Church of England circles about conscience. Mike Higton blog 26 June 2023 Fulcrum
World-renowned missionary George Verwer has been honoured posthumously in the annual Lambeth Awards. Sophie Drew. Premier News. 23 June 2023 Fulcrum
Bishop David Conner, the Queen’s spiritual guide, most trusted priest and the man who conducted her funeral, is finally bowing out after 25 years of service. Catherine Pepinster. Daily Mail. 22 June 2023 Fulcrum
The Archbishops’ Council is committed to developing fully independent scrutiny of safeguarding within the Church of England, to ensure the Church is a safer place for all. This principle was agreed in the run-up to the publication of the report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) into the Anglican Church in England … Continue Reading