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Surveying the Walls
When Nehemiah was tasked with rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, he took time to examine the places where they were broken down and where the gates were burned. Then he declared, "Let us rise up and build". (Neh 2:12-18)
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Gafcon, ACC or Rome? Take your choice.
Most historians would agree that the English Reformation took place over a century or more. There were moves and counter-moves along the way but looking back certain moments are still remembered as having particular significance. One of those moments took place 470 years ago, on October 16th 1555, the day when Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley were burned at the stake in Oxford. Both Latimer and Ridley had been ordained in the Medieval Church, under the jurisdiction of the Po
Nov 111 min read
LLF - A 'rest' but no repentance
This week the House of Bishops of the Church of England issued a statement explaining why their plans to move forward with standalone, or bespoke, services of blessing for same-sex couples nor allow clergy to enter into civil same-sex marriages had stalled. Anglican Futures has produced a PCC Briefing Paper setting out the main implications, which can be downloaded here. The journalist, Tim Wyatt, gave his substack the subtitle: "The final stages of the gay blessings projec
Oct 184 min read
The Global Anglican Communion - Gafcon plants a flag on the shore
The last Anglican Futures blog asked the question - "The Anglican Communion - has the ship sailed? The blogger painted the picture of the progressive provinces sailing out to sea and the orthodox remaining "with their feet planted firmly on the shore." Today, w hile the House of Bishops of the Church of England continue to vacillate , the Primates of the Global Anglican Futures Conference (Gafcon) have taken decisive action and planted a flag on that shore. In an email sent
Oct 164 min read
The Anglican Communion - has the ship sailed?
Whenever it was that the ship slipped away, few would suggest that the burden to keep a fractured Communion together, whether by diplomacy or a dash of plural truth, is one the 106th Archbishop need take on her shoulders. That was a task given to her predecessors and they both failed.
Oct 137 min read
Speaking from the Heart - Same-sex marriage & the Church in Wales
In October 2021, the Governing Body of the Church in Wales began a five year 'experiment'. An experiment, authorised by just one vote, to introduce trial liturgy of blessing for formalised same-sex relationships. That experiment is now up for review. The Church in Wales faces a choice. They could do nothing - in which case the last chance to hold such a service would be in September 2026. Alternatively, they could vote to introduce the liturgy as a permanent rite or go th
Oct 84 min read
The wrong Archbishop for this cultural moment?
“This cultural moment is a challenge to us as leaders and communities. If the world is craving 'full-fat faith', then it’s time we served it up—unapologetically and unashamed. That means strong preaching, clear gospel invitations, and discipleship that asks something of us. It means offering the Bible, communion, and confession, not as hidden extras, but as central practices of life with Christ. This generation isn’t running from responsibility; they’re running toward it. The
Oct 38 min read
Wales: Discerning the Times
Is Cherry Vann really a saviour figure? For those in Sydney this is clearly a time to weep and mourn... while Welsh leaders see it is a time for joy and dancing.
Sep 264 min read
Will there be a new 'headship' bishop?
Yesterday, exactly ten years on from consecration of the Rt Revd Rod Thomas, the Independent Reviewer, Canon Maggie Swinson has recommended that extra support is needed for those providing extended episcopal oversight to conservatives.
Sep 246 min read
Does the BBC know better than AF?
It is said that the King will announce the name of the next Archbishop of Canterbury "by the end of September or early in October," This...
Sep 102 min read
Whatever happened to Bishop Bev?
Last week, the Bishop of Warrington, Rt Revd Bev Mason wrote a farewell lette r to the Diocese of Liverpool. In it she wrote: “On 30th...
Sep 95 min read
Wales: Will they learn?
"Every failure teaches a man something, if he will learn." So, says Charles Dicken's character, Daniel Doyce. The Church in Wales has...
Aug 208 min read
And the New Wine winners are...
Who did New Wine vote for as the next Archbishop of Canterbury?
Aug 64 min read
What's the impact of binning 'Issues'?
"... confronting error requires the courage to say with clarity not just what is or should be but what is not and should not be- “begotten not made” etc."
Jul 176 min read
Twelve take-homes from Synod - July '25
As Synod members return to their parishes, file away their unmade speeches, and reflect on all that has taken place, here are twelve key...
Jul 177 min read
32 Suggestions for the next Archbishop of Canterbury....
It's the news you have been waiting for - Who does General Synod want to be the Archbishop of Canterbury?Results of the totally unoffical, Anglican Futures poll.
Jul 162 min read
A Change of Preferred Style at General Synod
Synod spent more than ten minutes yesterday debating the merits of including 'post-nominal letters' on the voting papers when the new...
Jul 152 min read
Day 4: a day of voting about voting
The stamina of General Synod members is to be applauded. They have faced more than thirty individual votes today and most of these votes...
Jul 143 min read
Day 3 at Synod: Middle Aged Freshers' Week?
Sundays are always a bit different at synod. Many members head to York Minster for the Sunday Eucharist, while others scatter themselves...
Jul 146 min read
Day 2 at Synod: Lessons learned?
While the rest of the country bathed in the sunshine, watching Wimbledon or listening to the cricket, spare a thought for the 400, or so,...
Jul 147 min read
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