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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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What's the first test for General Synod?
"What is likely to be the first real test of the General Synod when it meets in a few weeks, in November?" That was the last of a number of straight questions put to two of the Directors of the orthodox grouping, the Alliance, when they appeared on an Australian podcast, 'The Pastor's Heart', earlier this week. Revd Dominic Steele, the host of the podcast, is a former radio journalist, who is now the Senior Minister at Village Church, Annandale, Sydney. This time the hearts
Oct 295 min read
General Synod Voting Is Underway
Voting has begun in what is probably the most organised election the Church of England has ever seen. Over the past year, both revisonist and conservative groups have worked hard to encourage their supporters to stand, and more crucially to be in a position to vote. There is one predominant reason for this. That reason os revisionists need the support of more than two-thirds of the House of Laity and of the House of Clergy, if they are to have any hope of making further 'pro
Sep 245 min read
Synod Round-up Monday 13/07/26
Today began with a variationof Synod business to allow the 'Kairos Palestine' debate that was adjourned yesterday to be completed this morning. The Private Members Motion, 'Support for Looked After Children and those in care', will now be debated tomorrow. Business in brief The controversial Kairos Palestine motion passed in all three houses, in an amended form, despite a plea from the Bishop of Blackburn not to force "this motion to a vote." The Archbishop's Council present
Jul 135 min read
The 'King' Vote as amended...
Today, the much vaunted 'King motion' came before General Synod. The motion, about the compatability of same-sex relationships with christian discipleship, has been discussed at length. The wording was as follows: That this Synod affirm that there are no fundamental objections to being in a committed, faithful, intimate same-sex relationship, and that such a relationship can be entirely compatible with Christian discipleship”. Professor Helen King was unwell and could ther
Jul 134 min read
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
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
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
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
Day 3 at Synod - for busy people
Each day this week Anglican Futures will give a short summary of what happened at Synod for those with little time to spare. After the...
Feb 13, 20253 min read
Day 2 at General Synod - the 3 minute summary
Each day this week Anglican Futures will give a short summary of what happened at Synod for those with little time to spare. 1) The...
Feb 12, 20253 min read
The anti-TL:DR* summary of Day 1 of Synod
Each day this week Anglican Futures will give a summary of what happened at Synod for those with little time to spare. *TL:DR = Too Long:...
Feb 10, 20252 min read
A quick heads up for General Synod
Synod members have received thousands of pages of reports to read in advance of this week's meeting of the Church of England's General...
Feb 10, 20254 min read
Will clergy same-sex marriage rip up the doctrinal envelope?
Perhaps it is time for the bishops to admit the whole LLF project has been repeatedly re-designed on the back of numerous envelopes,
Jan 24, 20253 min read
The HoB, the CNC and a very British democracy
Yesterday the House of Bishops held an emergency meeting because of a fear their 'system' had been infiltrated by barbarians.
Sep 19, 20248 min read
Prayers of Love and Faith - a one-page summary
A downloadable one-page summary of the General Synod's PLF debate in July 2024
Jul 13, 20241 min read
LLF - The Decision Point?
What happens next? A summary of the LLF debate at Synod. Snippets of every speech and the results of all the votes to help you decide.
Jul 8, 202420 min read
LLF - will it go to penalties?
Watching England playing in the Euros yesterday, was a reminder of the harsh reality of the penalty shoot-out. As one by one the chosen...
Jul 7, 20247 min read
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