By Robyn Douglass Correspondent If the Anglican Church of Australia’s General Synod approves the blessing of same-sex unions when it meets on May 8-13, GAFCON Australia is all set to go its own way. In July 2021 it established what its chairman calls “a lifeboat church” — the Diocese of the Southern Cross. The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand, and Polynesia … [Read more...] about New Zealand Split May Be a Preview for Australia
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Ghanaian Bishops Soften Stance on Anti-Gay Bill
By Kirk Petersen The House of Bishops of the Anglican Church in Ghana has walked back its support of proposed legislation that would provide prison terms merely for advocating on behalf of LGBT rights. Last October, the bishops said they "will do anything within our powers and mandate to ensure that the bill comes into fruition.” But the Church Times reports that in a new … [Read more...] about Ghanaian Bishops Soften Stance on Anti-Gay Bill
Bishops in Ghana Endorse Anti-Gay Bill
By Kirk Petersen The House of Bishops of the Anglican Church in Ghana has endorsed the passage of a proposed law that would subject anyone who self-identifies as LGBTQ to a prison term of up to five years, according to reports in the Ghanaian news media. "Advocating for LGBQ+ rights would also be illegal under the bill, with activists facing [between] five and 10 years of … [Read more...] about Bishops in Ghana Endorse Anti-Gay Bill
Nigerian Primate Lashes Out at ACNA
By Kirk Petersen The archbishop of the Church of Nigeria has issued a scathing indictment of the Anglican Church in North America, saying "The deadly 'virus' of homosexuality has infiltrated ACNA." The Most Rev. Henry C. Ndukuba, who leads the world's second-largest Anglican church, wrote in response to an exchange of open letters discussing whether "gay Christian" … [Read more...] about Nigerian Primate Lashes Out at ACNA
Sexuality Conflict Roils ACNA
By Kirk Petersen The Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), which split from the Episcopal Church (TEC) more than a decade ago in part because of disagreement over human sexuality, now finds itself embroiled anew in a related conflict. Pieter Valk, a celibate gay man in Nashville who aspires to ordination as an ACNA deacon, created deargayanglicans.com as a vehicle … [Read more...] about Sexuality Conflict Roils ACNA
A More Christian Way to Talk About Sexuality
Holiness and Desire By Jessica Martin Norwich: Canterbury Press, pp. xiv + 177, $23.99 As an Amazon Associate, TLC earns from qualifying purchases. Review by Wes Hill Readers of this magazine are wearily overfamiliar with the backdrop of Jessica Martin’s book Holiness and Desire. Martin, a residentiary canon at Ely Cathedral and an advisor for the Church of … [Read more...] about A More Christian Way to Talk About Sexuality
New C of E Resource for Discernment on Sexuality
By Mark Michael Living in Love and Faith (LLF), a set of teaching resources designed to help the Church of England begin “a new process of discernment and decision-making on questions of identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage” was released on November 9. Anglican Communion News Service suggests it may be “the largest research and consultation project into identity … [Read more...] about New C of E Resource for Discernment on Sexuality
Stephen Cottrell Announced as Next Archbishop of York
By Kirk Petersen The Rt. Rev. Stephen Cottrell, who has been Bishop of Chelmsford since 2010, has been named the next Archbishop of York, the second-most senior cleric in the Church of England. He will succeed the Rt. Rev. John Sentamu upon the latter's retirement next year. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby welcomed Cottrell's appointment, saying "Bishop Stephen … [Read more...] about Stephen Cottrell Announced as Next Archbishop of York