Tag Archives: John Smyth

Living in parched places: February 2025 General Synod

Posted on February 16, 2025 by fluff35

I’m just back from a five-day Synod in central London. And, not for the first time, I’m wondering what the point of it all is. That’s exacerbated by being aware of some blatant attempts at manipulation, with the days and … Continue reading →

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David Tudor: the lessons we should have learned already

Posted on December 17, 2024 by fluff35

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 →

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General Synod: feeling the weight of the Church of England

Posted on November 19, 2021 by fluff35

This is the established Church. Its weight is still crushing people. Continue reading →

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