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Tag Archives: Archbishop of Canterbury
Milestone Day or Groundhog Day?
July Synod is over. Another long meeting, which was extended by having a separate meeting of the House of Laity before ‘Synod proper’. This time around, we had earlier starts (8.45), shorter meal breaks, and one evening session scheduled to … Continue reading
Is Synod polarised?
Another Synod, another vote. After – what was it, over 8 hours? – on Living in Love and Faith in February, we were back in the debating chamber for even longer at the November Synod, this time to vote on … Continue reading
February 2023 General Synod: sex, sin and separation
Here is the story of ‘my’ Synod experience, for the record. Sorry it’s long but there was a lot of it. My take-home points would be that it is clear that conservatives are now focusing on two battles: to defend … Continue reading
Who Do We Think We Are? Group Work in Church
(Updated 7 Feb 2023) As we prepare for the February meeting of General Synod, we now know that Living in Love and Faith will be turning up on three consecutive days. On the Monday, there will be a presentation – … Continue reading
February 2022 General Synod – before it starts
What being on General Synod really entails…
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Return to the public gallery
Having written to my bishops (replies received, thanks) and to lay representatives of my diocese on General Synod (wish I could say the same), I was sufficiently disappointed in the Bishops’ Report (GS2055) that I took the opportunity to go … Continue reading
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