John Stott (1921-2011) More than Anglican but not Less by Graham Kings, Bishop of Sherborne copublished with The Times online, The Living Church, and The Church of England Newspaper John R W Stott was more than Anglican but not less. Earthed in his beloved Church of England, his influence has percolated throughout the world-wide evangelical … Continue Reading
Co-published, with permission, with the Church of England Newspaper 21st July 2011 In June of this year I succeeded Elaine Storkey as Chair of Fulcrum. Elaine moved to become our President in succession to Tom Wright following his move to St Andrews University. As incoming chair I thought it would be helpful to explain something … Continue Reading
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
Canterbury Christ Church University Bishop Anthony Poggo 3rd November 2009 Introduction My name is Anthony Poggo. I am the Bishop of the Diocese of Kajo-Keji in Southern Sudan. The Diocese of Kajo-Keji is one of the 30 dioceses of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan (ECS). I hold a Master of Business Administration from Oxford … Continue Reading
Originally published in Church of England Newspaper on 9th June 2011. The discussion about women and ministry in the Church of England has continued to be fascinating, challenging and frustrating in different measures for some time. For me, the most recent experience was speaking at a Deanery Synod, as one of three speakers giving different … Continue Reading
Fulcrum Statement on Interventionist Anglican Mission in England Executive Summary Fulcrum expresses serious concern at the launch of the Anglican Mission in England (AMiE) and calls for immediate dialogue within the entire evangelical constituency over this development, for reasons including: A name reflecting breakaway movements in the USA inviting the conclusion that this is the … Continue Reading
by Rev. Dr. Philip Turner Originally Posted May 24th, 2011 on The Anglican Communion Institute After several iterations and a good bit of political chicanery the proposed Anglican Covenant has been sent to the provinces for their consideration, adoption or rejection. Prediction is always a chancy matter. Nevertheless, despite the welcome accession of the Province … Continue Reading
By Ian Ernest first published on The Living Church Six of the seven dioceses of the Province of the Indian Ocean, because of their geographical location, permanently face the risk of devastation or destruction by cyclones. Like our islands, and because of its comprehensive nature, the Anglican Communion is always at risk of devastation or … Continue Reading
By Geoffrey Rowell first published on The Living Church As long ago as 1963 the Anglican Congress in Toronto produced a significant document, Mutual Responsibility and Interdependence in the Body of Christ. All ecclesiology is about our belonging together, and our belonging together in Christ. The great images of the Church in the New Testament … Continue Reading
Wisdom from the Scots: The CofE and Same-sex Unions by Andrew Goddard and Giles Goddard This article appeared in Church Times, 20 May 2011 part of the ongoing conversation in the Goddard 2 Goddard series Six months ago, in his presidential address to the General Synod, the Archbishop of Canterbury described the “need for some … Continue Reading