Monthly Archives: May 2013

Diocese of Salisbury press release: Bishop restates gay marriage is an endorsement of the institution of marriage and “a matter of justice” which begins thus: The Bishop of Salisbury writes today that “The possibility of ‘gay marriage’ does not detract from heterosexual … Continue reading →

The Forum – John Curtice Posted: 27 May 2013 07:56 AM PDT We were very lucky yesterday to have a special forum meeting at St Mary’s with John Curtice. Prof John Curtice is a member of St Mary’s and the … Continue reading →

Peers plot gay marriage revolt Lords from all main political parties will unite next week in a last-ditch attempt to block the Government’s introduction of gay marriage. The House of Lords will debate the same sex marriage bill next week. Photo: … Continue reading →

New proposals to enable women to become bishops Posted On : May 24, 2013 4:19 PM | Posted By : Admin ACO The Church of England has published, today, new legislative proposals to enable women to become bishops which will … Continue reading →

Archbishop of Canterbury’s statement on the killing of Drummer Lee Rigby Posted On : May 24, 2013 4:52 PM | Posted By : Webmaster ACNS: http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2013/5/24/ACNS5396 Related Categories: England  Lambeth   The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, said today that … Continue reading →

Where does the Church of Scotland stand? Posted: 21 May 2013 04:03 AM PDT It has been a pretty confusing 24 hours for the Church of Scotland. My prediction yesterday morning that the news would be reported inaccurately was bang … Continue reading →

Gay marriage: Commons passes Cameron’s plan The bill was passed in the Commons by 366 votes to 161 The House of Commons has voted to allow gay marriage in England and Wales, despite 161 MPs opposing the government’s plans. Several … Continue reading →

Statement on Women in the Episcopate from the House of Bishops of the Church of England 21 May 2013 At its meeting in York the House of Bishops of the Church of England has committed itself to publishing new ways … Continue reading →

David Cameron offers civil partnership review and seeks to smooth relations with angry activists as gay marriage Bill clears major hurdle Consultation could be completed before 2015 general election as ‘wrecking’ amendment tabled by Conservative opponents of same-sex marriage defeated … Continue reading →

Three thousand attend enthronement of Tanzania’s new Primate   Posted On : May 20, 2013 11:22 AM | Posted By : Admin ACO ACNS: http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2013/5/20/ACNS5393 Related Categories: Tanzania   Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby honoured at his fellow Primate’s installation … Continue reading →