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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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Synod Round-up Weekend 11-12/07/26
While many in England were more concerned about the results of the World Cup and Wimbledon, General Synod members were hard at work in York. Saturday morning A Private Members Motion seeking a review of digital communications of the Church of England was brought to an end when a motion for 'next business' was proposed and passed on a show of hands. The Legislative Committee explained that the concerns raised by the Ecclesiastical Committee about the National Church Governanc
Jul 132 min read
A quick-ish guide to General Synod July 26
Even Anglican nerds, like those at Anglican Futures, struggle to read the ink off every paper being put before Synod - so this is a quick-ish guide to the key themes and debates coming up. The full agenda can be found here. This is last synod of the five-year term for elected members. Thus, it is a time to tie up loose ends, and the Business Committee have worked hard to include any number of Private and Diocesan motions. Some may suggest that makes the Synod more incohere
Jul 104 min read
The Last LLF Debate (?)- As it happens
Live updates on what might be the last LLF debate...
Feb 1213 min read
Half-Time Huddle - General Synod (for those with little time)
A quick half-time update on General Synod (for those with not much time).
Feb 124 min read
Archbishop Sarah: A new chapter or just a change of style?
In her first presidential address , Most Revd Sarah Mullally shared her vision for her new ministry: "And so, I believe that I have been called to love and serve the Diocese of Canterbury, the Church of England, and the Anglican Communion, not through developing new programmes and initiatives, but by being a shepherd, who works collaboratively and in partnership, enabling others to flourish." She spoke slowly, stuck to the script and prayed that she would, " be able to approa
Feb 115 min read
The Last Good Meal
It is necessary to leave behind John Betjeman’s idealistic image of the parish church; neither the manpower, finance, nor congregations are available to sustain it.
Feb 36 min read
Have the bishops put the LLF Travelator into reverse?
Just like a Travelator - once the first step is taken, there is no way off. Today, however, some are suggesting that the House of Bishops' latest statement represents a reversal of the Travelator. If this were true it would be a cause for great rejoicing amongst orthodox Anglicans throughout the Anglican Communion.
Jan 1610 min read
What is in store for faithful Anglicans in 2026?
The short answer to this question, is of course, "God alone knows", and it is perhaps for this reason that Minnie Louise Hoskin's poem is so often quoted at the turn of each and every year: "Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the Hand of God. That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way". Or, as the psalmist reminds us: "Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save. When their spirit departs, they return to the grou
Jan 96 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 18, 20254 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 3, 20258 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 24, 20256 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 10, 20252 min read
And the New Wine winners are...
Who did New Wine vote for as the next Archbishop of Canterbury?
Aug 6, 20254 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 17, 20256 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 17, 20257 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 16, 20252 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 14, 20256 min read
LLF - Doomsday or D-Day?
As the ACE Synod met, news trickled through that the Rt Revd Martyn Snow had resigned from his role as Lead Bishop of the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process.
Jun 9, 20259 min read
Chaos in Canterbury
The Diocese of Canterbury have slipped out a slightly embarrassing admission, that will most likely delay the appointment of the primus inter pares of the Anglican Communion.
May 8, 20252 min read
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