Rev Dr Gabby Thomas, a curate in the Kensington episcopal area, writes about the churches’ response to the Grenfell Tower fire disaster Church of England on Facebook. 21 June 2017.
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Collusion, cover-up and child abuse in the Church of England – Guardian
The archbishop and bishops who were more concerned with the CofE’s reputation than the suffering of victims fully deserve their disgrace Andrew Brown. Guardian 23 June 2017
Church leaders call for urgent debate on terrorism, Grenfell fire and election – Guardian
Archbishops of Canterbury and York say Synod should discuss turmoil at a critical time in the nation’s history Harriet Sherwood. Guardian. 23 June 2017
Abuse, collusion and cover-up in the C of E – by Stephen Kuhrt – Resistance and Renewal
The Church of England and its senior leaders colluded with Peter Ball, the ex-Bishop of Lewes and Gloucester, rather than seeking to help those he had harmed or assuring itself of the safety of others. Resistance and Renewal. 23 June 2017
After the Grenfell fire, the church got it right where the council failed – Guardian
In poor parishes, the job of the church is to keep the doors open and the lights on, something local authorities are increasingly ill-equipped to do Giles Fraser. Guardian. 23 June 2017
Independent report into the Church’s handling of Peter Ball case
An Abuse of Faith the independent report by Dame Moira Gibb into the Church’s handling of the Bishop Peter Ball case, has been published today. Peter Ball was convicted in 2015 of misconduct in public office and indecent assaults against teenagers and young men. The report was commissioned by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, […]
Statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury on the Peter Ball report
Statement by Archbishop Justin Welby on the publication today of the independent report by Dame Moira Gibb into the Church’s handling of the Bishop Peter Ball case. Archbishop of Canterbury’s website 22 June 2017
Justin Welby asks George Carey to quit over church abuse report -Guardian
Archbishop of Canterbury asks predecessor to step down from honorary position after report on church collusion with Peter Ball Harriet Sherwood. Guardian 22 June 2017
Church ‘colluded’ with sex abuse bishop Peter Ball -BBC
Senior figures in the Church of England “colluded” with a former bishop who abused young men, an independent review has found. BBC News 22 June 2017
Church of England parish at heart of relief efforts following London inferno -ACNS
In the hours since a massive blaze ripped through a tower block in west London early on Wednesday, nearby St Clement’s Church has been rapidly turned into an emergency relief centre. It sheltered more than 100 residents as the blaze raged and has subsequently been overwhelmed with donations. People have given clothes, bedding and toiletries […]