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What colour should it be? ‘Furthering’ Living in Love and Faith

Posted on January 7, 2026 by fluff35

Pllaying with words is so much easier than thinking about the people whose lives are most affected by the continued inertia of the Church of England. Continue reading →

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The Third Province: Welcome to Mercia

Posted on December 29, 2025 by fluff35

Mercia? I wonder how many of those who read this blog realise that the ‘third province’ which some conservative evangelicals are promoting already has a name, even though it doesn’t exist? These conservatives say they are willing to remain in … Continue reading →

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Living in Love and Faith, October 2025: What’s changed?

Posted on October 28, 2025 by fluff35

Like many others, I have been reflecting on the 15 October House of Bishops announcement, which appears to say that Living in Love and Faith (LLF) has ground to a halt, with no change to the welcome given to lesbian and … Continue reading →

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Another one bites the dust: resignation, LLF … and murder?

Posted on June 7, 2025 by fluff35

updated (bits in bold) 15 June 2025 Friday 6 June was ‘interesting’, in the ‘may you live in interesting times’ sense. I wasn’t at home but my phone kept registering messages. The first was drawing my attention to the Church … Continue reading →

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Trusting in Love and Faith? A January 2025 Update

Posted on January 21, 2025 by fluff35

Another day, another LLF-related meeting… I’ve been to many of these over the years, several with whichever bishops were designated ‘lead bishop’, and one memorable gathering with Justin Welby when he was Archbishop of Canterbury. There’s usually a cup of … Continue reading →

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