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A cautious welcome to what looks to me like a reasonably positive compromise vote by the General Synod on moving towards women bishops. (And with a good amount of support for a not quite successful, but still significant amendment by the Bishop of Leeds and Ripon which will probably prove influential.) I note, however, that [...]

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According to Ruth Gledhill, in the General Synod debate on women bishops, Canon Chris Sugden said:

We should have the big tent approach, a generosity of spirit

This from the man who has spent much (most?) of his time over the last several years arguing and campaigning that even arguing that gay people could share a faithful [...]

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My previous posts on the tragic death of Worcester bookshop manager Steve Jeynes have attracted a number of visitors. I note here a brief summary of today’s memorial service in Worcester Cathedral, especially for those who would like to have attended but couldn’t.
First, the Order of Service

Welcome
Hymn: At the name of Jesus
Opening Prayers
Memories of / [...]

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