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Editorial: A Very English Resignation

It’s not known if Welby consulted with any Anglicans outside the Church of England in making his decision to step down. The Church of England effectively fired Anglicans’ spiritual head, and couldn’t be bothered to check in about it.

Episcopal Jenga

Reflecting on the July session of the Church of England’s General Synod and considering where we now find ourselves on the Living in Love...

Same-Sex Blessings in the C of E: ‘The Bus Rolls On’

The Church of England’s General Synod has narrowly backed standalone services for blessing same-sex unions alongside a provision for conservative parishes to register for delegated episcopal oversight.

C of E Conservatives May Form New Province

A group of Church of England evangelicals may form a third province if General Synod allows a three-year trial for stand-alone services of same-sex blessing.

LLF Lead Bishop Resigns Over Conservative Appointment

The decision throws yet another twist into the Church of England’s contentious move toward blessing same-sex relationships, three weeks before General Synod is scheduled to convene and work on the next stages of Living in Love and Faith.

Two C of E Bishops: Same-Sex Liturgies ‘Illegal’

The General Synod narrowly approved prayers for same-sex unions in November.

Same-Sex Blessings Advance in C of E After Narrow Synod Vote

“The outcome of this vote was met with gasps around the chamber, and a coordinated protest from the public gallery, with shouts that the synod was ‘serving Satan.’”

Welby’s Tenure on Shaky Ground Over Same-Sex Blessings

The Archbishop of Canterbury floated the idea of early retirement, as he faced criticism from all directions.

C of E Bishops Rush to Commend Same-sex Blessings

Eleven conservative bishops have issued a dissenting statement, alleging that the plan fails “to safeguard the pastoral stability, mission, and unity of the church,” while LGBT activists in the church complain that it shows a loss of nerve.

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