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The Anglican Communion stands at a crossroads

Susie Leafe Wed 27 Jul 2022 9:42 BST

Millions of orthodox Anglicans around the world are praying that the next two weeks will bring healing and life. The events of the past few days suggest it will be a challenge.

Human sexuality seems set to dominate Lambeth 2022

Susie Leafe | Tue 26 Jul 2022 11:27 BST

Before it has even started, the Archbishop of Canterbury's hope, "not to have the whole Lambeth Conference spent talking about issues of human sexuality," seems to have been dashed.
Lambeth 2022: a call to reaffirm traditional marriage and sexuality is proving to be the cat among the pigeons

Julian Mann | Tue 26 Jul 2022 7:59 BST

With an almighty row looming over sexual morality, the Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops worldwide looks set to make the recent ructions in the Conservative Party look like a teddy bears' picnic at the vicarage.
Looking back on the last Lambeth Conference

Peter Crumpler | Tue 26 Jul 2022 7:46 BST

As Anglican bishops from around the world gather for the 2022 Lambeth Conference in Canterbury, Kent, UK, this week, Rev Peter Crumpler recalls his part in the last Conference, back in 2008.
The truth about working with older people

Pilgrims' Friend Society | Sun 24 Jul 2022 8:33 BST

To mark World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on 24 July, Wayne Bartle, Senior Carer for Pilgrims' Friend Society reflects on 20 years of laughter, encouragement and perspective.
The tragic case of Archie Battersbee

Lynda Rose | Sat 23 Jul 2022 13:05 BST

Parents may sometimes be wrong and their attempts to protect their children may ultimately prove futile, but their beliefs and views should be respected.
Have we reached 'peak woke'?

Michael Brown | Sat 23 Jul 2022 10:35 BST

Columnist David French recently expressed his hope that we have reached "peak woke." He defined this as "the peak (for now) of left-wing institutional intolerance and illiberalism regarding race, sex, and religion." I certainly hope he is right, since the alternative is hard to imagine.
Moses, Elijah and how to pass on the mantle of leadership

Irene Lancaster | Fri 22 Jul 2022 13:46 BST

The experience of Moses and Elijah in choosing their successors could teach us a thing or two for our present times.
Why are our congregations made up of the middle class, but not the poor?

Rupen Das | Fri 22 Jul 2022 12:40 BST

As the numbers living in poverty continue to soar globally amid the cost of living crisis, the Church must go further when reaching out to the poor and ensure that we introduce them to Jesus in a way that they can relate to.
Is Prince Harry a prophet?

David Robertson | Fri 22 Jul 2022 12:15 BST

Watching Harry's speech reminded me of how much we need the truly prophetic - not clichés, memes or fantasy.
The West will need to 'dig deep' over Ukraine

Martyn Whittock | Fri 22 Jul 2022 11:23 BST

Looking forward to the winter, from a current situation when energy prices are already soaring, the threat is clear.
Micah 6:8 and the call to pray for good government

Tim Farron | Thu 21 Jul 2022 9:04 BST

Let's pray that our current leaders continue to take their role seriously, that those electing our next Prime Minister will choose wisely, and then for good government from the new leadership.
Pope Francis is not going to resign, yet

Thomas Reese | Wed 20 Jul 2022 16:03 BST

Pope Francis has indicated the need for explicit guidelines for retired popes.