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Bishops warn against changing doctrine of marriage

Staff writer Wed 1 Feb 2023 9:36 GMT

The Bible's teaching on marriage "cannot be set aside", bishops have warned ahead of a debate in the Church of England on allowing blessings for same-sex couples.

Stephen Sizer banned from ministry for 12 years

Staff writer | Tue 31 Jan 2023 17:22 GMT

The Church of England has banned evangelical priest, Dr Stephen Sizer, from ministry for 12 years after a tribunal ruled that he had engaged in "conduct unbecoming" of an ordained minister.
CofE same-sex blessings will increase risk of schism, evangelicals warn

Staff writer | Sat 28 Jan 2023 9:26 GMT

Plans to allow services of blessing for same-sex couples will only promote disunity and push the Church of England and wider Anglican Communion towards schism, an evangelical body has warned.
CofE same-sex blessing proposals are 'unsustainable', says evangelical leader

Staff writer | Fri 27 Jan 2023 12:27 GMT

Plans in the Church of England to introduce blessings for same-sex couples "dramatically compromise" its historic teaching on relationships and sexual ethics, the head of the Evangelical Alliance UK has said.
Pope Francis says 'being homosexual is not a crime' but still a sin

Ryan Foley | Thu 26 Jan 2023 8:23 GMT

Pope Francis said in an interview this week that while homosexuality is sinful, countries should not criminalize homosexual practices.
'Sorry, Rev...we just don't trust you'

Peter Crumpler | Wed 25 Jan 2023 9:42 GMT

There's bad news for vicars, priests and other church ministers in the latest results of a long-running research project.
'The Church is not in decline,' says missiologist

Anita Laryea | Mon 23 Jan 2023 12:50 GMT

"We need to remember we are a culture-shaping movement," said Dr Rachel Jordan-Wolf.
CofE same-sex blessings will lead to change in doctrine, say evangelicals

Staff writer | Sat 21 Jan 2023 10:46 GMT

Evangelicals in the Church of England have expressed concern about the apparent contradiction at the heart of proposals announced this week to allow prayers and blessings for same-sex couples.
Will the Anglican Communion hold together?

Susie Leafe | Sat 21 Jan 2023 10:15 GMT

Yesterday, the Archbishops wanted to tell a story of joyful celebration. Sadly, for many it was a day of mourning and uncertainty.
Church of England publishes draft prayers for same-sex blessings

Staff writer | Fri 20 Jan 2023 10:35 GMT

The Church of England has today published draft prayers to be used in blessing services for same-sex couples.
Evangelicals may reject authority of liberal bishops in Church of England

David Baker | Fri 20 Jan 2023 9:12 GMT

Evangelical ministers in the Church of England are being urged to indicate their willingness to repudiate their obedience to any bishop who departs from established orthodoxy on issues of sexual morality – and to seek alternative episcopal oversight.
Evangelicals lament Church of England's plans to introduce blessings for same-sex couples

Staff writer | Wed 18 Jan 2023 11:07 GMT

Evangelicals have come out in strong opposition to today's announcement by the Church of England outlining plans to introduce blessings for same-sex couples.
Church of England pledges £100m in funding to address slavery injustices

Staff writer | Tue 17 Jan 2023 17:21 GMT

The Church of England has created a £100m fund after a report confirmed its investment arm's historic links to transatlantic slavery.