Fulcrum Meg Munn, former MP and Government Minister, with a professional background in child and adult safeguarding issues, has been appointed as the first independent chair of the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Panel (NSP). Church of England website. 17 September 2018 Fulcrum
Answers from Communion Partner Bishops of the Episcopal Church to Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Provisions for Same-sex Marriage Communion Partners No date Fulcrum
Today, 15 September, the Ministry of Justice has issued the following Press Release announcing a consultation on the grounds for divorce in marriage and civil partnerships. David Pocklington, “Consultation on divorce announced” in Law & Religion UK, 15 September 2018, Fulcrum
Women who represent the Church of England in Parliament have spoken out about what it means to be a female leader as part of an initiative to inspire the next generation to follow in their footsteps. Christian Today. 14 September 2018 Fulcrum
Most effective way to tackle aggressive tax avoidance is to ‘be in the room with these companies seeking change as a shareholder’, Church claims Ben Chapman. Independent. 14 September 2018 Fulcrum
Welby to rally non-profit group to try to protect borrowers after loan firm collapsed Robert Booth. Guardian. 14 September 2018 Fulcrum
Episcopal dioceses and congregations along the Carolina coast and further inland are offering guidance, resources and prayers to Episcopalians in the line of Hurricane Florence, which is expected to make landfall late Sept. 13 or early Sept. 14 and bring destructive winds, waves and rain. David Paulsen. Episcopal News Service. 13 September 2018 Fulcrum
Figures emerge as archbishop of Canterbury calls for benefit system rollout to be stopped Dan Sabbagh, Nazia Parveen, Jessica Elgot. Guardian 12 September 2018 Fulcrum
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has used an address to Britain’s Trade Union Congress to speak of a society where church-run food banks and homeless shelters are no longer needed. Archbishop Justin delivered his address as the TUC gathered in Manchester for their annual conference in its 150th year, and told them that “unions … Continue Reading
The Archbishop of Canterbury has commended the growing interest and participation in religious communities in the UK. Tola Mbakwe. Premier 11 September 2018 Fulcrum