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Church of England General Synod committee gives thumbs up to debating King PMM

In July this year, the Church of England will see the most significant Private Members Motion (PMM) on sex and marriage in the last 40 years being brought to General Synod. It has been confirmed by the Business Committee that the July General Synod will...

Western Gulf Coast election synod deadlocks — matter referred to ACNA College of Bishops

The electing synod of the Anglican Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast (DWGC) concluded today without electing a new diocesan bishop. After seven ballots, the convention deadlocked between the two nominees— the Rev. Fr. Russell Martin and the Rev. Fr. Ben Sharpe—prompting the convention...
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Church of England General Synod committee gives thumbs up to debating King PMM

In July this year, the Church of England will see the most significant Private...

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