All Church of England articles
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OpinionThe forecast ahead of Synod is stormy. I pray we keep our eyes on Jesus
Writing ahead of General Synod next week, where bishops’ proposals on blessing same-sex couples will be debated, Bishop Jill Duff says she’s praying for courage in the midst of a threatening storm
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Opinion
8 reasons why the CofE’s same-sex proposals won’t work
Sean Doherty is a same-sex attracted Christian who has been part of the Living in Love and Faith process since the beginning. He believes the CofE needs to take more time for proper discernment over the Church’s position on gay marriage
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Opinion
Bishops are departing from orthodox teaching. Evangelicals must stand firm and pray for the Church of England
In an open letter to fellow evangelicals, Gavin Calver issues a call to pray for the Church of England. Its leaders must reaffirm their commitment to traditional teaching on marriage, he says
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Opinion
‘Dear Justin…’ RT Kendall’s open letter to Archbishop of Canterbury on sexuality
Bible teacher RT Kendall explains why he believes the Church of England must urgently change course on last week’s decision to allow same-sex blessings
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Opinion
Rev Richard Coles admits he broke church rules on sex. Why won't the CofE uphold its own doctrine?
Rev Richard Coles has revealed he broke CofE rules in order to have his same-sex relationship blessed in a church. John Stevens says Coles’ actions were in direct defiance of the vows he took as a priest
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Opinion
Why should parishioners receive communion from female clergy when their bishop won’t?
There are still many unanswered questions in the appointment of the CofE’s first diocesan bishop who does not ordain women, says Martine Oborne. What message does it send to female clergy? And how can they be expected to flourish in an environment where institutionalised discrimination still exists?
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Opinion
‘We can’t bless what God curses’ and 4 other reasons why I’m opposing the CofE’s heretical same-sex blessings
Blessing same-sex relationships is a change in Church doctrine, says Rev Dr Lee Gatiss, no matter how hard bishops try to argue otherwise.
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Opinion
Whatever your views on gender and sexuality, Christians must listen to one another
Taking sides without properly listening to the arguments that don’t match our own may be the undoing of us, says George Pitcher. Stop your ears at your peril
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News Analysis
What now for the Church of England and gay marriage?
After years of debate, the Church of England could be weeks away from changing its position on same-sex marriage. But will the outcome satisfy either side? Tim Wyatt looks ahead to what may happen
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News Analysis
The new Bishop of Blackburn opposes female ordination. Is CofE unity at risk?
The appointment of Rt Rev Philip North as Bishop of Blackburn has reignited the debate within the CofE over views on female ordination – and may have implications for upcoming debates on same-sex marriage. Can the Church find a way forward?
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Opinion
The CofE’s £100m fund is a step in the right direction in making reparations for slavery
The Church of England has announced a £100m fund to compensate communities for the Church’s historical benefit from the transatlantic slave trade. It’s progress, says Mike Royal
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Opinion
Allowing same-sex marriage threatens to rob Christianity of its redemptive power
If Church of England bishops change course on same-sex relationships, they’ll be turning their back on Christ’s redemptive power, says Matthew Roberts
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Opinion
Welby won’t give his opinion on gay marriage. Perhaps Dietrich Bonhoeffer can help
Church of England bishops are finalising proposals in response to same-sex marriage for February’s meeting of the General Synod. Could Bonhoeffer’s seminal text on Church unity help as decisions on sexuality are made?
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News Analysis
Is Christianity declining in England and Wales?
The traditional expression of Christianity that was once part of England’s cultural fabric is waning, the recent Census results suggest
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Magazine Features
Photos: See England’s cathedrals as you’ve never seen them before
Internationally-renowned photographer Peter Marlow set off on an ambitious project - to document all 42 of England’s Anglican cathedrals at dawn. The result is on tour now
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Opinion
Barry Kissell (1938-2022): Joy-filled maverick, prophetic trailblazer and leader of leaders
New Zealand born Barry Kissell played a key role in the UK’s charismatic movement for over 40 years, bringing prophetic challenge and encouraging a new generation of leaders. Greg Downes remembers him
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Reviews
The Bishop of Oxford's surprising case for same-sex marriage is flawed
The Bishop of Oxford, Rt Rev Dr Steven Croft has come out publicly in favour of the Church of England changing its doctrine of marriage to include same-sex partnerships. But having studied the bishop's 48-page booklet, entitled Together in Love and Faith, Ian Paul believes the arguments are unconvincing
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Opinion
Marriage is between a man and a woman – it’s as simple as that
But the Church would do well to consider blessing same-sex partnerships – the distinction is an important one, says Rev George Pitcher
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Opinion
Bishop of Oxford’s views on same-sex marriage put popular opinion above the Bible
Rt Rev Steven Croft has published a 52-page essay, Together in Love and Faith, explaining how his views on sexuality have changed and why he thinks it’s time for the CofE to allow same-sex marriage. But Peter Lynas says his arguments don’t stack up
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Interviews
Calvin Robinson: ‘I’ve always struggled with organised religion…maybe that’s why I got kicked out of one’
The GB News presenter says ordination in the Church of England was “snatched away” from him because of his conservative views
