This week has seen the meeting of The Church of England’s General Synod. There is a wealth of information about this event available online:
- Find out all about the General Synod
- Read the Agenda and Papers July 2008
- Check out the Media Centre – features daily wrap up of the day’s events
The Synod has drawn media attention regarding a vote on whether to allow the ordination of female bishops, plus the issue of homosexuality in the Church was brought to the forefront with protests disrupting the proceedings – these articles look at these controversial issues.
Thanks for posting this. I can see lots of Anglican clergy leaving the church and joining ranks with the Catholic church over the issues of gay ordination and female bishops.
My parish is keeping a very careful watch on events in the UK. Even within my congregation opinion is sharply divided on these issues, particularly gay priests. I predict dark times ahead for my church.
Peter M