Britain’s original culture wars – The New Statesman
A new history of the 17th century reminds us how bitter ideological conflicts have shaped our democracy. Rowan Williams. The New Statesman. 1 March 2023 Fulcrum
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Clergy posts funded through £5.6 million national Church of England award – C of E
The Church of England is providing £5.6 million in funding for additional clergy posts across the country from rural areas to inner cities. Church of England website. 28 February 2023 Fulcrum
‘We can no longer walk with them’: One of CofE’s largest churches breaks from bishops’ oversight – Premier
St Helen’s Bishopsgate has announced it will no longer accept episcopal oversight from the Church of England’s House of Bishops. Kelly Valencia. Premier News 27 February 2023 Fulcrum
How each Church of England bishop voted on same-sex blessings proposals during General Synod – Premier
The Church of England has released the voting details of all General Synod members, including those involved in the Living in Love and Faith debate. Premier News. 24 February 2023 Fulcrum
GSFA Demands Anglican Communion Reset -Living Church
The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) has declared its conviction that the Church of England’s decision to allow the blessing of same-sex unions has departed from orthodox Christian teaching on marriage — and, as a result, that its communion with the mother church has been broken, and the Archbishop of Canterbury has forfeited … Continue Reading
Justin Welby: Deal to end war must not treat Russia like Germany in 1919 – Independent
An end to the war must be fair for Ukraine and not harsh on Moscow, the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned. Dominic McGrath. Independent. 23 February 2023 Fulcrum
On Canterbury: A Thought Experiment – Covenant
With the latest disputes about the nature of the Anglican Communion, how we order our common life (such as it is), and especially the role of the Archbishop of Canterbury within it all, we need careful thinking. Here I offer three observations, drawn from African Anglicanism, which set the stage for a thought experiment. George … Continue Reading
King Charles coronation: ‘We want bell-ringers in every church’ – BBC
“We want to make sure that there are ringers for every church so that we can all ring out for the coronation,” says Amanda Richmond, from the Association of Ringing Teachers. Jo Black BBC. 22 February 2023 Fulcrum
Ukraine – One Year On – Cof E
Ukraine, one year on: How our cathedrals are marking this anniversary Church of England website. 22 February 2023 Fulcrum
Fact Check-Church of England not planning to abolish or substantially revise currently authorised liturgies, contrary to social media claims -Reuters
A claim that the Church of England is introducing gender neutral pronouns for God is spreading on social media. Reuters Fact Check. 21 February 2023 Fulcrum