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July 15 2023 By dvirtue Fractures and fractiousness at General Synod

First, was the two times set aside for answering Questions. When I was first on Synod, questions were answered orally in the Synod, with the option of supplementary questions asked on the spot. Some time ago this system was changed, so that the initial answer was provided in written form--which saved time, allowed a more informed follow-up question, and offered an immediate written record.

July 12 2023 By dvirtue General Synod in 24 Snippets

2. Prudence Dailey, Lay member
"I would like to echo some of the concerns raised, particularly by Jane Ozanne and Helen King... I've been here a long time, since 2000, and, yes, things have always been a bit niggly in a group like General Synod, but the concern s that they expressed, things have changed. There definitely is a sense more that Synod is being bypassed and managed more than is the case in the past."

July 12 2023 By dvirtue Church of England backs plans to bless gay couples, considering gender-neutral pronouns for God

The motion also stated there would be no proposed change to the Church of England's "doctrine of marriage" and that any changes to the church's Prayers of Love and Faith "should not be contrary to or indicative of a departure from the doctrine of the Church of England."

As The Christian Post previously reported, bishops and pastors will not be required to bless same-sex couples as the prayers are will be "entirely discretionary" under the proposal.

July 06 2023 By dvirtue Living in Love and Faith Process Shredded by Anglican Networks

Therefore, we are compelled to speak out about the illegitimate and unconstitutional nature of the process which is being adopted if you look to use either Canon B5 or Canon B4.2. Furthermore, we wish to highlight the ambiguities that the whole process has, and will continue, to generate. We are concerned about the consequences of continuing with this process and, the legal exposure and ecclesial discord which is likely to ensue.

July 06 2023 By dvirtue WHY SYNOD SHOULD REJECT PRAYERS FOR SAME SEX UNIONS

One does not bless what Paul says will disqualify one from the kingdom of God; one instead offers the Good News of God's transforming grace in Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6.9-11). Offering such prayers is not only a matter of calling evil good (Isaiah 5.20) in the Church of England but is also an irreparable fracturing of the Anglican Communion.

July 06 2023 By dvirtue UK: Church organisations urge Bishops not to commend blessings for same-sex couples

They call for the Synod to be given responsibility for authorising the Prayers of Love and Faith under Canon B2, for which final approval by a two-thirds majority in each of the Synod's three Houses would be necessary.

"Disunity" and "disrepute" will befall the Church of England if the Bishops do not go down this route, the letter argues.

June 28 2023 By dvirtue INDEPENDENT SAFEGUARDING BOARD ABOLISHED

More than seventy survivors and survivor advocates objected to Ms Munn’s appointment, calling it a conflict of interest. Fifty survivors had asked that their data not be shared with her.

Ms Munn, a former Labour and Co-operative MP who served as a junior minister in the Foreign Office under Gordon Brown, will now provide business continuity for any outstanding ISB matters following its abolition.

June 25 2023 By dvirtue The Archbishop and the oil sharks: A 'slick' young Justin Welby, the shady 'Monsieur Africa' and a £6billion mission to snap Nigeria's oil riches - with catastrophic results

Throughout this period, the French state-owned company -- which later became synonymous with corruption and scandal -- was allegedly committing human rights abuses against the people of the oil-abundant Niger Delta.

Mr Welby, who made regular visits to the country's capital for meetings at the time, strenuously denies being aware of the claims -- or the true motivation for the Bonny LNG project.

June 17 2023 By dvirtue Rachel Mann becomes Church of England's first transgender archdeacon

Announcing her appointment, the Bishop of Manchester Rt Rev David Walker said: "I'm delighted that Rachel has agreed to be the next Archdeacon of Salford and Bolton. In her two years as full time Area Dean for the Bury and Rossendale Deanery, she has shown how she can care for and support her clergy and church officers across the breadth of Anglican tradition, whilst providing clear leadership in the mission goals set out in our Vision and Strategy.

June 15 2023 By dvirtue ALLAH INVOKED AT NEWCASTLE CATHEDRAL

Church of England guidelines state: "A building and any attached land which have been consecrated are said, in the deed of consecration, to be set apart for worship according to the rites and ceremonies of the Church of England forever."

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