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Women bishops and the recognition of Orders

Posted on September 25, 2013 by kiwianglo

The recent decision of the Church in Wales to allow women to be consecrated as bishops, and the election of a woman bishop in the Church of Ireland have prompted an article, Women bishops and the recognition of Orders, by Will Adam, editor of the Ecclesiastical … Continue reading →

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‘Thinking Anglicans’ – up-date on Same-Sex Marriage Laws

Posted on April 22, 2013 by kiwianglo

Sunday, 21 April 2013 update on same-sex marriage laws While we await the scheduling of Report Stage in the House of Commons for the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill, there have been developments in several other countries recently. Starting close … Continue reading →

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C. of E. Reluctant to Extend Marriage to Include Gays

Posted on April 17, 2013 by kiwianglo

Wednesday, 17 April 2013 CofE marriage report: last November’s Questions in Synod At the General Synod meeting last November, some Questions were asked about the report that has recently been published. The full transcript of Questions and Answers is available here, but … Continue reading →

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Advocating Same-Sex Marriage in N.Z. – A Christian Viewpoint

Posted on March 17, 2013 by kiwianglo

Chris Auchinvole’s Marriage Equality Bill speech  This Chris Auchinvole speech in parliament on the second reading of the Marriage Equality Bill sums the criticisms and deliberations very well – video: and transcript: Hansard text (link to all of the second reading): CHRIS … Continue reading →

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Bishop of Liverpool – Speaks of the Need to Embrace ALL People.

Posted on March 17, 2013 by kiwianglo

This Ash Wednesday I was in Liverpool Parish Church and preached on the Collect for the Day, “God hates nothing that he has made”. If only we could apply that truth to all people. The history of the world has … Continue reading →

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Anglican Bishop of London Greets Pope Francis

Posted on March 14, 2013 by kiwianglo

  Pope Francis I Dear Friends, I received the news about the election of the Pope and his chosen name of Francis with great hope and joy. That he wants to be addressed as Bishop of Rome is another hopeful … Continue reading →

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Marriage Equality Bill passes second test in New Zealand

Posted on March 13, 2013 by kiwianglo

Marriage Equality Bill passes second test By Isaac Davison @Isaac_Davison Email Isaac Same-sex marriage in New Zealand came another step closer this evening after Parliament backed a bill to legalise it at the second reading. MPs voted to support it … Continue reading →

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‘Stand Firm’ Criticises Relationship between Truro & TEC Bishop

Posted on March 12, 2013 by kiwianglo

Truro Issues Statement on Baucum/Johnston Controversy The full statement can be found here. It indicates that the vestry and ordained leaders of Truro continue to hold an orthodox position on sexuality and the nature of Christian marriage. The statement also indicates … Continue reading →

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Reform’s Response to C.of E. H.o.B. Invitation to Women at Meetings

Posted on March 9, 2013 by kiwianglo

Posted on 4 March 2013 Individual members of Reform, and particularly members of the General Synod, have been responding to the consultative document. As an example of these, the response from Reform chairman, Rod Thomas, can be viewed below. To view … Continue reading →

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N.Z. Government Select Committee recommends S/S Marriage Bill

Posted on February 28, 2013 by kiwianglo

an update we have passed the first hurdle A Parliamentary Select Committee has recommended that a bill to legalise same-sex marriage be passed into law. The Government Administration Committee said the private member’s bill should progress, but with an amendment … Continue reading →

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