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How ACC-19 in Belfast Marginalised African Voices

For many years, leaders in some Western churches have argued that disagreements over same-sex relationships should be understood through the lens of culture. We also heard such assumptions during the ACC-19 meeting in Belfast. African churches have repeatedly been urged to respect cultural differences...

Archbishop of Canterbury’s General Synod address on Affirming Neurodiversity in the Church

Synod, it is a pleasure to speak in this important motion. It gives us an opportunity to recognise and affirm that neurodiversity is a blessing to the Church, that neurodivergent experiences add to our experiences. That difference helps us to understand and reflect the...
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How ACC-19 in Belfast Marginalised African Voices

For many years, leaders in some Western churches have argued that disagreements over same-sex...

Archbishop of Canterbury’s General Synod address on Affirming Neurodiversity in the Church

Synod, it is a pleasure to speak in this important motion. It gives us...

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