Monthly Archives: July 2026

Synod At Home (4) – Rest From our Labours

Posted on July 16, 2026 by fluff35

The final day of the Synod quinquennium. I’m not finished yet and intend to stand in the elections, Then it’s up to the lay deanery synod members of my diocese whether or not I resume membership. Continue reading →

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Synod At Home (3) – Long Monday

Posted on July 13, 2026 by fluff35

Why can’t the bishops agree to welcome people regardless of sexual orientation? Continue reading →

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Synod At Home (2) – Sunday into Monday

Posted on July 13, 2026 by fluff35

Sunday at Synod always begins with a communion service from York Minster. Lots of members don’t go, for a variety of reasons, but for me it has been one of the highlights of Synod membership. And I am happy to … Continue reading →

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Synod At Home (1)

Posted on July 12, 2026 by fluff35

What’s it like doing Synod on zoom for 5 days? Some reactions and survival tactics Continue reading →

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Learning to love and be loved: bishops, bodies and my Private Member’s Motion

Posted on July 4, 2026 by fluff35

I’ve been silent here since the end of May; and in that piece, I commented that “it’s over two months since I last posted here, and readers may be wondering whether I’m still alive”. Now we are in July, regular readers … Continue reading →

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