Monthly Archives: September 2016

I‘m the gay son of a preacher man. When I came out to Dad, he was perfect Chris Godfrey It is possible to embrace both religion and homosexuality. My late father’s faith taught him to love people unconditionally – and … Continue reading →

Michaelmas and the transfigured imagination The diabolical way of seeing things is to see absolutely everything in terms of you. The devils can only think of the world as something for them. They are constantly attempting to control and contain … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Spiritual Friendship:
Yesterday I spoke in chapel at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. Here’s what I said: In a few more weeks, at the end of November, those of us who worship in more high church or…

Sunday, 25 September 2016 The Church Times has a leader this week which discusses the Bishops’ Reflection Group on Human Sexuality. This is titled An unenviable task. Do please read it in full. The two concluding paragraphs: …It is always … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Bondings 2.0:
For the first time in known history, a Roman Catholic bishop has explicitly called for the Church to recognize and bless committed same-gender relationships.   New Ways Ministry strongly applauds this bold and courageous move. Bishop…

Anglican ‘Church’ For Conservative Christians Launches Mission In England Ruth Gledhill ‘CHRISTIAN TODAY’ CONTRIBUTING EDITOR 23 September 2016 The Anglican Mission in England (AMiE) sets out its goal of planting 25 new churches by 2025 and 250 by 2050 in a … Continue reading →

Inclusive Church Click to zoom Published: 19 September 2016 Revd Nick Bundock shares his church’s journey to being an Inclusive Church, born out of tragic circumstances. ‘Lizzie Lowe took her own life in a forgotten patch of farmland behind the … Continue reading →

Friday, September 23rd, 2016 Cardinal Dew on pilgrimage with 36 Anglican and Catholic bishops For the next two weeks,  Cardinal John Dew will be away on an IARCCUM (Anglican/ Roman Catholic Commission for Unity and Mission) Pilgrimage. Cardinal John will … Continue reading →

Reactions to the Bishops’ Reflection Group on Human Sexuality The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement and Changing Attitude have issued a joint statement: Statement from Changing Attitude and the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement on the Bishops’ Reflection Group on … Continue reading →

Andrew Foreshew-Cain 22 September at 05:53 Here’s a thought that struck me as I read a blog on marriage today from a priest who is, as he says, in the middle of the Church. He doesn’t go for the full … Continue reading →