Monthly Archives: May 2018

Will the Church’s division over women clergy re-ignite? Theo Hobson Bishop of London Sarah Mullally Theo Hobson – 23 May 2018 – 12:36 PM Now that London has a female bishop, you might assume that the whole saga is over: surely the … Continue reading →

Reclaiming Jesus event brings its message to the White House May 25, 2018 by Julie Bourbon – NCR (National Catholic Recorder) More than 1,000 people came to the National City Christian Church, seen in the background, to “reclaim Jesus” in Washington, … Continue reading →

CathNews NZ and Asia Pacific The uneasy power of love Monday, May 21st, 2018 Story-Related Royal wedding 2018: Bishop Michael Curry’s speech in full “Shocked” and “You’re a disgrace”, were two reactions from a couple of friends when I confessed … Continue reading →

Religious leaders, scientists of Massachusetts together declare climate change is an emergency More than 500 sign appeal to press the state to act May 24, 2018 by Brian Roewe   Environment Glacier c.jpg Perito Moreno Glacier, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina (Pixabay/Yoliland) … Continue reading →

Royal Weddings & Lady Bishops – Time for Change? Posted on May 17, 2018by Jayne Ozanne by the Revd Dr Hayley Matthews, Director of Lay Training, Diocese of Leeds Pictures: Meghan Markle (left); Very Revd Vivienne Faull, Dean of York (right) Dashing in … Continue reading →

Vicar resigns over proposal to allow same-sex blessings  Monday, May 21st, 2018 – CATHNEWS NZ Vicar Jay Behan of St Stephen’s church in Shirley has resigned from the Anglican general synod and says he is looking at ways to leave the church. He disagrees with the recent … Continue reading →

Justin Welby: separation of church and state not a disaster Archbishop says removal of C of E’s privileges is decision for parliament and people Harriet Sherwood Religion correspondent –  ‘THE GUARDIAN’  Fri 18 May 2018   Justin Welby: ‘Would disestablishment be a … Continue reading →

GAFCON-UK offers support to FCA New Zealand after same sex blessings vote By Bishop Andy Lines GAFCON-UK http://www.gafconuk.org/ May 10, 2018 Bishop Andy Lines, speaking on behalf of GAFCON-UK, said today: We are not surprised, but nevertheless deeply saddened and … Continue reading →

New Church of England bishop: Church must stop driving away gay people Nick Duffy 15th May 2018, 5:28 PM The Very Reverend Vivienne Faull (Christopher Furlong/Getty) The Church of England has appointed a new Bishop who says the institution must do more to … Continue reading →

First female bishop of Bristol on gay blessings: ‘Not theologically a problem for me’ Harry Farley Tue 15 May 2018 10:50 BST The new bishop of Bristol has been announced as Vivienne Faull, the current dean of York, and the … Continue reading →