Monthly Archives: January 2013

New bishop provisional addresses S.C. Episcopalians

The Rt. Rev. Charles vonRosenberg, newly elected bishop provisional of the Episcopal Church in South Carolina, addresses a Jan. 26 gathering at Grace Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. ENS photo/Mary Frances Schjonberg [Episcopal Church in South Carolina] The Rt. Rev. … Continue reading

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Archbishop-Elect says ‘Goodbye’ to Durham

Bishop of Durham Says Farewell To His Diocese Posted On : January 29, 2013 2:37 PM | Posted By : Webmaster The Right Revd Justin Welby, Bishop of Durham and Archbishop of Canterbury Elect, tonight (Monday January 28) bade farewell … Continue reading

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Women Bishops – An Issue of Unity (‘Church Times’)

An issue of unity Posted: 18 Jan 2013 @ 00:15 THE failure of the draft women-bishops Measure last November was met by an understandable reluctance to debate the matter further. As the weeks have passed, however, this inclination to treat … Continue reading

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Jerusalem bishop: “Syria sexual violence must end”

Posted On : January 28, 2013 11:30 AM | Posted By : Admin ACO ACNS: http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/news.cfm/2013/1/28/ACNS5295 Related Categories: Middle East By ACNS staff Bishop in Jerusalem, Bp Suheil Dawani has spoken out against sexual violence affecting women and children escaping … Continue reading

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Women’s Ministry in the Church of England – a Historical View

Miranda Threlfall-Holmes who writes about Loyal Anglicans : A historical view. A few years ago, the Church of England’s General Synod passed a resolution declaring that both those who agree and those who disagree with the ordination of women are ‘loyal Anglicans’. … Continue reading

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MYTHS ABOUT EQUAL MARRIAGE – SETTING OUT THE TRUTH MYTH: Allowing same-sex couples to marry will destroy the institution of marriage. REALITY: Marriage is a hugely important institution in this country. The principles of long-term commitment and responsibility which underpin … Continue reading

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TEC Presiding Bishop to Visit South Carolina this weekend

Presiding Episcopal bishop coming to S.C.   •  Associated Press CHARLESTON – Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, the presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church, says the church schism in South Carolina is both a challenge and an opportunity but sees the mother … Continue reading

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Gay marriage debate: aggressive posturing by Church serves no one

The Tablet Blog Fr Martin Boland, Dean of Brentwood (Roman Catholic) Cathedral 18 January 2013, 9:00 Although I am opposed to the coalition Government’s plan to recognise same-sex marriage in law, I have, nevertheless, been left feeling uneasy about some … Continue reading

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Gay Marriage – MPs First Vote in February 2013

The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill will be debated in Parliament on Tuesday 5 February, BBC NEWS Report 24 January 2013 Last updated at 16:12 GMT The bill will include a “quadruple lock” to protect religious freedom, the government says Related Stories … Continue reading

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English Parliament – ‘Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill’

Thursday, 24 January 2013 Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill Hansard reports: Bill Presented Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Presentation and First Reading (Standing Order No. 57) Secretary Maria Miller, supported by the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Chancellor of … Continue reading

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