News - July 2010
Reform statement on women bishops draft legislation:
Posted on 13 July 2010
The Archbishop of Canterbury said to Synod yesterday that "we still have not cracked it", and we agree.
There are two main problems with this measure as it stands.
First the provisions made for those who cannot in conscience accept the oversight of a female bishop are inadequate. This measure does not provide a secure future for our ministry within …more
Comment from Reform on Jeffrey John, Dean of St Albans, being Nominated for the :
Posted on 6 July 2010
“Dr John’s teaching regarding homosexual practice is contrary to both the Bible and to the current doctrine of the Church of England. To appoint him Bishop would send two very clear signals. First that the diocese of Southwark wants to walk in a different direction to the Church of England’s doctrine. Second that there is now little to stop the Chu…more