Bishop accuses C of E of ‘seeing off’ abuse survivors – Premier
The former Bishop of Willesden has strongly criticised the Church of England’s attitude towards survivors of abuse. Donna Birrell. Premier News. 28 January 2023 Fulcrum
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Church of England bishops’ proposals on same sex marriage “incoherent” – RMC
Proposals by Church of England’s bishops banning same sex marriage in church but offering prayers of blessing instead, have been criticised as inconsistent and incoherent, a mess and entirely unsatisfactory. Speakers at a Religion Media Centre briefing, from both sides of the divide, gave their reaction to the plans and what might happen next. While … Continue Reading
C of E staff subjected to ‘horrific abuse and bullying’, says safeguarding official – Guardian
Alexander Kubeyinje makes claims of abuse on staff, including death threats, in paper for General Synod Harriet Sherwood. Guardian. 26 January 2023 Fulcrum
New board to oversee ‘unprecedented’ Church of England investment in mission and ministry – C of E
The membership of a new 12-person board that will oversee around £350 million of grant funding to support the mission and outreach of the Church of England’s dioceses and parishes over the coming three years has been announced today. Church of England website.26 January 2023 Fulcrum
Transform care and support through a National Care Covenant, says Archbishops’ Commission – Cof E
Commissioned by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, today’s final report proposes a radical and inspiring vision for adult social care in England, drawing on Christian theology, tradition and values. Church of England website. 24 January 2023 Fulcrum
First woman ordained in the Holy Land – Premier
The first woman pastor has been ordained in Jerusalem. Palestinian Sally Azar was ordained at the Lutheran church in the Old City, making her the first woman in the Holy Land – and one of five in the Middle East – to be made a pastor. Sophie Drew. Premier News. 22 Janaury 2023 … Continue Reading
What’s it like to be gay and a priest? I feel like a second-class citizen in the Church of England – Guardian
The church made me answer prurient questions in order to be ordained – and if I were to enter a civil marriage, I’d essentially be sacked Charlie Bell. Guardian. 2o January 2023 Fulcrum
‘Praying in Love and Faith’: an initial response – CEEC
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) shares the profound concern being expressed by evangelicals across the Church of England in response to the bishops’proposals published on Friday and the Archbishop of York’s interview with BBC Radio 4 yesterday morning. CEEC website. 23 January 2023 Fulcrum
How ‘champing’ could save Britain’s historic churches – Daily Telegraph
Charity hopes new craze could help breathe new life into ancient buildings as congregations dwindle Gabriella Swerling. Daily Telegraph. 22 January 2023 Fulcrum
Justin Welby rules out personally performing blessings for same-sex couples due to his ‘pastoral responsibility for the communion’ – Mailonline
The Archbishop of Cantebury said he will not offer blessings as church leader Lauren Haughey for Mailonline. 20 January 2023 Fulcrum