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Tag Archives: General Synod
The speech I would give at General Synod today
In his seminal work, ‘On the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity’, Richard Hooker states (quote) ‘when they who withdraw their obedience pretend that the laws which they should obey are corrupt and vicious; for better examination of their quality, it behoveth … Continue reading
Clergy Conduct Measure Concerns
CCM Draft Legislation Issues Neil Robbie 7th July 2022 The provisions in the draft CCM legislation are a significant improvement on CDM legislation. A small number of issues need to be addressed where the draft legislation is open to interpretation. … Continue reading
Could the House of Bishops be elected?
The appointment of the Archbishop of Canterbury and diocesan bishops has followed pretty much the same path as the appointment of the Pope since the See was established in the 11th century. Appointed by Rome and latterly by the King … Continue reading
Episcopal Power and Accountability
This is the text of a letter I sent to my diocesan bishop on Monday 23rd Janaury with my concerns about the power of a new generation of creators and the potential subversion of the synodical process. Episcopal Power and … Continue reading
Posted in Church of England
Tagged Anglican Communion, Church of England, General Synod, Living in Love and Faith, LLF
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CDM: moral injury caused by the absence of God’s love.
The human cost of the Clergy Discipline Measure is enormous. 37% of respondents to the Sheldon Hub survey experienced thoughts of suicide. 62% suffer depression. Many clergy have left ministry and others, like me, survive but experience ongoing institutional betrayal … Continue reading
Posted in church leadership
Tagged CDM, Church of England, Clergy Discipline Measure, General Synod
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GS 2219 – failure to prevent the weaponising of CDM
Overall comment The proposals in GS 2219 make several improvements to the existing scheme for clergy discipline but fall short of what is needed to protect clergy from the destructive weaponizing of the measure. The CDM process has been shown … Continue reading
From the vicarage March 2017 – post synod reaction
“You never listen to me.” “He never listens.” Have you ever used one of these phrases? Has someone ever spoken to you that way? These words slip out when I am angry or frustrated, but do I really mean what … Continue reading
Posted in From the vicarage
Tagged From the vicarage, General Synod, Same sex attraction, Same sex marriage
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How banns can be banned and we can still be missional
Marriage in the Church of England is a complex legal thing. The CofE acts on behalf of the state for the legal aspect of marriage. For British ad EU nationals resident in the UK it is legally required, or at … Continue reading
Posted in Inner City Ministry
Tagged banns, banns of marriage, Church of England, General Synod, Stephen Trott
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Men and women in ministry: how will the vote go #3
I’ve posted this week on the various views on women and bishops and now putting the two debates together, gender and episcopacy, we can get a rough guide to how people will vote. It is fascinating. If there are enough … Continue reading
Posted in Other matters
Tagged biblical women, Church of England, CofE, General Synod, women bishops
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Men and Women in Ministry: How the vote will go #1
I’ve been trying to get my head around the voting at synod on the motion of women in episcopacy and have come up with a rough guide to the various views on the matter. From these views it can be … Continue reading
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