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Vatican calls for renewed evangelization with the publication of Venite ad me as inherited Christianity falters

The Vatican’s doctrinal office has called for a reordering of pastoral ministry around the proclamation of Jesus Christ, warning that churches can no longer assume baptism, childhood instruction and family tradition will produce believing adults. Published on 22 October, Venite ad me: Considerations on the...
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Perth Anglicans vote in favour of a conversion therapy ban

A motion in support of a conversion ban bill for WA was passed by the Perth Anglican Synod on the weekend. The motion:• Affirms that all people are created in the image of God and that LGBTQIA+ people in our community belong in the Body...
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Lambeth Conferences and Calls – A Lessons Learned Review

It is unlikely that readers of Modern Church would have come across the Galton...
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Martyn Percy: The Church of England…. Trustworthy?

If a Church values loyalty and reputation far more than truth and justice it...
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Martyn Percy: Ethical? (or, Tea and Sympathy Are Not Enough)

As Peter Drucker famously remarked, “culture eats strategy for breakfast”.  It is therefore no...
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Martyn Percy: The Ministry of Truth and Safeguarding in the Church of England (A ‘Lessons Learned Review’ from 1984)

From the Modern Church blog: As any student of George Orwell knows, the world of 1984 turns...
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Martyn Percy: Why I’m leaving the Church of England

The Church of England (CoE) is one of the few major British institutions remaning...
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Martyn Percy: Some Critical Comment on “Bishops and Ministry Fit for a New Context”

One can hardly do better than the satirical takes on the latest attempt at...
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Time, Light, Truth and Christmas Hope: a reflection by Martyn Percy

‘Respair’ is a very old word that one hardly ever uses these days.  The...
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Churches and Cultural Climate-Change Denial (Part One): Learning from Canute

Editor's note: Writing at the Modern Church, Martyn Percy discusses the short sightedness of...

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Vatican calls for renewed evangelization with the publication of Venite ad me as inherited Christianity falters

The Vatican’s doctrinal office has called for a reordering of pastoral ministry around the...
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Perth Anglicans vote in favour of a conversion therapy ban

A motion in support of a conversion ban bill for WA was passed by...
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A message to The Episcopal Church from Executive Council: October 2026

Following its meeting Oct. 19 in New York City, The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council...
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Church of Nigeria Calls for Calm, Respect for Due Process in Awka Diocese Matter

ABUJA, October 20, 2026 — The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has called on...