When Samuel Benjamin, 24, arrived at St Hugh’s Church in Northolt three years ago as one of London’s first youth apprentices, he was ‘shocked’. ‘There was one girl, about 10 years old, and everyone else was 70 or 60,’ he says. ‘There was no youth budget, youth worker or youth ministry. I realised I was … Continue Reading
The organisers of an open letter signed by 3,150 lay and ordained members of the Church of England, about the House of Bishops’ recent guidance on transgender liturgy, havemet with leading bishops and officials in London. The delegation comprised Dr Ian Paul, theologian and member of Archbishops’ Council, Archdeacon of Hastings Dr Edward Dowler, Church … Continue Reading
Richer’s business ideas have, he says, been reinforced by his decision to embrace Christianity in later life, but an early influence was a “socialist” housemaster at his boarding school, Clifton College in Bristol. “I was baptised when I was 47 and I’m very proud of that,” he says. “I call my faith practical Christianity. I … Continue Reading
The organisers of an open letter signed by 3,000 lay and ordained members of the Church of England opposing recent transgender guidance have met with bishops to raise their concerns. Christian Today. 23 May 2019 Fulcrum
A British judgment on preaching to colleagues and clients The Economist. 19 May 2019 Fulcrum
Church of England welcomes Revd Helen Fraser as new Head of Vocations Church of England website. 17 May 2019 Fulcrum
This post summarizes the legal advice on the responsibilities of the PCC provided by Legal Advisory Commission of the General Synod and other sources; also included are links to some of the practical advice in this area. David Pocklington, “Fire Safety in Church Buildings” in Law & Religion UK, 17 May 2019, Fulcrum
The Presiding Bishop of the US-based Episcopal Church, Michael Curry, will receive the 2019 Sandford St Martin Trustees’ Award “in recognition of the huge media impact generated by his royal wedding sermon”. ACNS. 16 May 2019 Fulcrum
A Pakistan court has ruled in favour of the Church of Pakistan’s attempt to retain independence for an Anglican college in Peshawar, after the Moderator of the Church took legal action to defend it against a government take over. Rachel Farmer ACNS. 16 May 2018 Fulcrum
Christopher Lowson faces allegations of failing to protect children and vulnerable adults Harriet Sherwood. Guardian. 16 May 2019 Fulcrum