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  • February 17, 2014
    Love, grace and the bishops’ pastoral guidance

    The tone of the Church of England's House of Bishop's 'Pastoral Guidance on Same Sex Marriage' is cold and legalistic, says Savi Hensman. She argues that it is in contrast to the more welcoming attitude of General Synod and that putting it into practice may prove harder than anticipated.

  • February 17, 2014
    Love, grace and the bishops’ pastoral guidance

    The tone of the Church of England's House of Bishop's 'Pastoral Guidance on Same Sex Marriage' is cold and legalistic, says Savi Hensman. She argues that it is in contrast to the more welcoming attitude of General Synod and that putting it into practice may prove harder than anticipated.

  • February 14, 2014
    Ekklesia report cited as Synod discusses 'living with difference'

    An Ekklesia research paper might be useful in helping the Church of England to tackle the controversial issue of sexuality, a general synod member suggested. Synod, meeting from 12-14 February, also discussed women bishops, climate change and safeguarding.

  • February 12, 2014
    Operation Noah welcomes Synod decision to act on climate change

    Operation Noah has welcomed today’s decision at the Church of England’s General Synod to engage seriously with the issue of climate change.

  • July 9, 2013
    General Synod votes to restart legislative process for women bishops

    The General Synod of the Church of England has reaffirmed its commitment to women bishops and called for new draft legislation to be introduced.

  • July 6, 2013
    General Synod: humility and boldness needed

    Like many other church assemblies around this time, the Church of England General Synod in July 2013 faces several controversial and challenging issues. As Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby recognised, both openness and boldness are needed.

  • July 4, 2013
    Church of England to consider ditching shares in fossil fuels

    The General Synod will for the first time vote on a motion suggesting the Church should divest from fossil fuels companies.