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Evangelical and Affirming?: A Conversation with Three Davids

January 12, 2019January 12, 2019 by Andrew Goddard

A short version (including links to the more detailed discussions) of a dialogue with “affirming evangelicals” David Gillett, David Atkinson and David Runcorn arguing that they present three distinct (and at time incompatible) approaches in their support of same-sex unions or marriage. Their arguments open up a range of wider questions that, if wrestled with, might encourage us all to think in fresh ways, help to clarify the nature and significance of disagreements, and even lead to greater understanding, respect and perhaps greater consensus emerging.

Liturgies for same-sex couples?: Thoughts on a new Private Member’s Motion for General Synod

March 21, 2018 by Andrew Goddard

Can the Church of England offer a service of prayer and dedication to civil partnered and legally married same-sex couples given its current doctrine?

Three cheers for the Church of England Evangelical Council’s statement on marriage and sex

February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 by David Baker

David Baker welcomes a new reflection from the Church of England Evangelical Council which is reproduced at the end of his article.

Southwark Cathedral and the House of Bishops’ Pastoral Guidance

September 12, 2017August 2, 2017 by Andrew Goddard

Reflections on Southwark Catherdral’s service marking a civil partnership and some of the wider issues it raises for the church

Synods, Sexuality and Symbolic and Seismic Shifts

July 25, 2017July 25, 2017 by Andrew Goddard

Reflections on the July Synod debates on conversion therapy and welcoming transgender people and analysis of the voting.

Some observations on the forthcoming Synod debate on Sexual Orientation Change Efforts (SOCE)

July 5, 2017 by Andrew Goddard

Glynn Harrison and Andrew Goddard offer some reflections on sexual orientation change efforts (SOCE) in the light of the forthcoming Synod debate and a recent paper by Michael King and Robert Song.

The Bishops’ Report (GS 2055): The Way Forward?

February 15, 2017February 14, 2017 by Andrew Goddard

What do the bishops propose in their report “Marriage and Same Sex Relationships after the Shared Conversations” and is it the way forward for the Church of England?

Giving and Receiving Episcopal Oversight: The Bishops’ Report (GS 2055)

February 8, 2017 by Andrew Goddard

What did the bishops think they were doing and how did they end up with their report “Marriage and Same Sex Relationships after the Shared Conversations”?

Fulcrum Response to GS 2055

February 8, 2017 by Fulcrum

Fulcrum’s reflections on the House of Bishops’ Report “Marriage and Same Sex Relationships after the Shared Conversations”

Blessing Same-Sex Unions – A Legitimate Pastoral Accommodation?

October 8, 2016October 10, 2016 by Andrew Goddard

A study of pastoral accommodation in theory and in practice (prayer after abortion, polygamy, and divorce and remarriage) and its relevance to debates on same-sex unions.