A coalition of members of the Church of England in the Diocese of Chelmsford drawn from across the Anglo-Catholic, Charismatic and Evangelical traditions. This is a news blog, covering matters of general interest to Mainstream Anglicans, as well as the current crisis in the Anglican Communion. Maintained by Revd John Richardson
Monday, 5 February 2007
Bishops to move substantial amendments in Synod sexuality debates
The House of Bishops does not believe that it would be in the interests of the Church of England or the Anglican Communion for the Synod to attempt to pass a motion that was either so ambiguous as to cause confusion and misunderstanding or so clear-cut as to exacerbate the polarisation that already exists. A member of the House will, therefore, be moving on behalf of the House a substantial amendment which, if carried, would enable the Synod to make a positive statement without creating fresh divisions. Read more
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