The forecast ahead of Synod is stormy. I pray we keep our eyes on Jesus
By 
Jill Duff2023-02-03T10:53:00
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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