If it were possible to sum up the problems of the Church of England in one job advert. This might just be it. An ambiguous organisational setting requires a policy advisor who may or may not understand, or be committed to, the purpose of the organisation but must be committed to reflecting diversity within the organisation and be able to build strong relationships in numerous settings, in order to manage complex policy initiatives, from planning to implementation within six months. The full...

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 presented their Annual...

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 therefore not be in...