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ACNA College of Bishops unanimously approves Episcopal Election Customary

The College of Bishops of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) today unanimously approved a final version of a new Episcopal Election Customary, completing a significant effort to strengthen the discernment, vetting, and election of bishops across the Province. The Episcopal Election Customary establishes a consistent...
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Uganda Martyrs Day celebrated on line due to Ebola outbreak

Uganda’s Anglicans marked this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day with a tightly controlled “scientific” celebration at the Namugongo Anglican site, after government and health authorities postponed the usual mass pilgrimage over Ebola concerns in neighbouring DRC. Attendance at the June 3 service was limited to...
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Gavin Drake writes an open letter to the House of Bishops on General Synod and safeguarding

6 February 2025 Dear Bishop, This is an open letter to all of the diocesan bishops...
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More porky pies from the Pinocchio Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell

Q: When do you know when the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, is lying? A:...
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Too little, too late: Charity Commission reminds General Synod of charity trustee’s safeguarding duties

A miracle! The Charity Commission has finally taken public action in response to the...
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(Yet another) mis-statement from the Archbishop of York

Tomorrow night (Tuesday 17 December), BBC Radio’s File on Four will broadcast an edition focusing on...
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An open letter to the State Office Holders who are Church Commissioners

An open letter to the State Office Holders who are Church Commissioners: The Prime Minister (The...
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Open letter to William Nye, Secretary General of the Archbishops’ Council

Mr William Nye LVOSecretary GeneralThe Archbishops’ CouncilChurch HouseGreat Smith StreetLondonSW1P 3AZ 18 November 2024 Dear William, This...
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A look at Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell’s public “correction of the record”

https://youtu.be/tzF2hPh32Iw?si=iXdedd-nlQwoLFK4 If someone makes a public apology for previously “speaking incorrectly”, but in doing so...
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Gavin Drake resigns in protest from General Synod

In recent years I have seen the appalling treatment of a victim and the...

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ACNA College of Bishops unanimously approves Episcopal Election Customary

The College of Bishops of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) today unanimously approved a...
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Uganda Martyrs Day celebrated on line due to Ebola outbreak

Uganda’s Anglicans marked this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day with a tightly controlled “scientific” celebration...
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Diocese of Exeter issues menopause policy for clergy — including men who identify as women

The Diocese of Exeter has issued a revised Clergy Work-Life Balance Menopause Policy, effective...
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Lead Bishops for Racial Justice comment on murder of Henry Nowak

The Church of England's Lead Bishops for Racial Justice, the Bishop of Croydon, Rosemarie...