Category Archives: General Synod

The wisdom of Solomon (or, that was the week, that was)

Posted on November 18, 2022 by fluff35

‘What are you up to at the moment?’ When I’m asked that question by people unconnected to the Church of England, I tend to reply in a very vague way, because surely they don’t really want the details? But some … Continue reading →

Posted in equal marriage, General Synod, Living in Love and Faith, marriage, Shared Conversations | Tagged Bible, College of Bishops, homosexuality, Judgement of Solomon, same-sex marriage, settlement | 10 Comments

The animal now exists: remembering the 30th anniversary of the ordination of women

Posted on November 10, 2022 by fluff35

On 11 November 1992, the Church of England voted in favour of ordaining women as priests. I was there, as a member of General Synod, sustained by the Bach Rescue Remedy passed along our row by a nun. It’s an … Continue reading →

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Living in Love and Faith: some thoughts on the Church Society’s report

Posted on October 25, 2022 by fluff35

This week General Synod members received a report sent to them from the Church Society, taking issue with the most recent documents from LLF. It was only a matter of time. It has been obvious, since the point at which the LLF process … Continue reading →

Posted in Episcopal Teaching Document, General Synod, Living in Love and Faith | Tagged Church Society, questionnaire, sexuality, surveys | 3 Comments

When the information flow stops: where is Living in Love and Faith?

Posted on September 20, 2022 by fluff35

The country, and the Church of England, return to normality today. I assume that means the country will return to the questions of economics, inequality, health and justice which have been put on hold. For the Church of England, among … Continue reading →

Posted in General Synod, Living in Love and Faith | Tagged College of Bishops, discernment, gender, House of Bishops, sexuality, The Queue | 6 Comments

A Synod Divided: York Minster on Sunday

Posted on July 16, 2022 by fluff35

Is it too much to expect everyone on General Synod to be an Anglican? Continue reading →

Posted in General Synod, Living in Love and Faith | Tagged York Minster | 2 Comments

What do the bishops think? LLF and trans people

Posted on April 2, 2022 by fluff35

Somehow conversion therapy is still OK for trans people? Why can’t the Church of England be a beacon of welcome and support for a group of people who really need that? Continue reading →