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Tag Archives: abuse
David Tudor: the lessons we should have learned already
Another day, another safeguarding mess. And another independent safeguarding review “to ensure lessons are learnt from this case” (Church of England statement on David Tudor, 15 December). I’d like to make one very simple point: that the lessons needing to … Continue reading
Posted in Safeguarding
Tagged abuse, Bible, Blackburn Cathedral, David Tudor, John Smyth, Mike Pilavachi, Peter Ball, soul survivor
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Hidden in plain sight: Soul Survivor again
Earlier this week there was a surprising announcement from Soul Survivor Watford of their new senior pastor. On X/Twitter, @needs_light tweeted that the person appointed is Simon Nicholls, a former Soul Survivor employee in a range of roles, and a … Continue reading
Posted in General Synod, Safeguarding
Tagged abuse, celebrity, Fiona Scolding, healing, Laya Watters, Robert Thompson, soul survivor
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General Synod: feeling the weight of the Church of England
This is the established Church. Its weight is still crushing people. Continue reading
Stopping: and starting?
After several years in which it has played a major part in my life, as of 29 April the ‘Living in Love and Faith process’ (LLF) has now officially been put on hold. Those of us on the various working … Continue reading
Posted in Episcopal Teaching Document, Living in Love and Faith
Tagged abuse, coronavirus, COVID-19, General Synod, homosexuality, marriage, ordination, selection, sexuality
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No tongues?
It can be a difficult experience to attend a major Christian celebration at a point when the church is reeling from yet another scandal. Last week, the Gibb report into the disgusting behaviour of Bishop Peter Ball was issued, complete … Continue reading
Posted in Church of England and gender
Tagged abuse, cathedral, club, Dean, Gibb report, godly life, kiss, litany, Michael Ball, ordination, Peter Ball, sermon, St Paul, tribes
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