"God so loved the world that He gave His only son - that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life."
John 3:16
John 3:16
Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC)
Welcome to the CEEC website.
CEEC is a network of networks, bringing evangelicals in the Church of England together for the sake
of the gospel. More
CEEC is a network of networks, bringing evangelicals in the Church of England together for the sake
of the gospel. More
THE DEATH OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN
We express our great sorrow at the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
and give thanks for the life and faith of 'our gracious Sovereign Lady'.
She has been a tower of strength through tumultuous times to so many, giving quiet testimony to her faith in Christ her constant refuge and hope. We praise God for the servant heart of her late Majesty, for her humility after the manner of her Saviour, her love of the Holy Scriptures given to her at her Coronation and her demonstration of the love of God to her peoples in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth.
We thank God for her ministry as Supreme Governor of the Church of England
rejoicing always in the unchanging gospel of the Prince of Peace.
We pray for His Majesty the King and all the members of the royal family,
her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren as they grieve.
We pray that as the royal succession takes place they may know the sustaining and comforting presence
of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
We mourn and grieve but not as those without hope.
Keith Sinclair, National Director, Church of England Evangelical Council
NEW - A REGULAR E-BULLETIN FOR EVANGELICALS
NEW - 'GOD'S BEAUTIFUL STORY'.
Film 4 is now released
This is a collection of short films that have been released to help evangelical churches
continue to discuss/study human sexuality and the implications of any future changes
in the understanding/practice of the Church of England.
continue to discuss/study human sexuality and the implications of any future changes
in the understanding/practice of the Church of England.
THE 2022 LAMBETH CONFERENCE - A REVIEW
CEEC notes two emerging and significant discussions
Firstly, as to relationships between the Communion provinces.
In short, are we a Communion where vision is ecumenically shared or one in which provincial autonomy is central? Andrew Goddard has argued, ‘The account of the Communion offered to the conference by the Archbishop does not articulate that of Communion Catholicity, and appears perilously close to that of autonomous inclusivism’ (see link to article below) . If unilateral actions against the mind of the Communion have no consequences in the ordering of Communion life, then one wonders whether we have a Communion.
Secondly, the relationship between Lambeth 1.10 and the ongoing teaching/practice of the Anglican Communion with regard to human sexuality.
The Call on Reconciliation says, ‘We believe in God who is both three and one, who holds difference and unity in the heart of God’s being’ and may prove to be significant. Also, Archbishop Justin’s statement ‘we have a plurality of views’, which, though commendably honest, seems to point in the direction that this subject is now to be treated as adiaphora. Certainly, if responses ‘on the ground’ are anything to go by, then a number of bishops/dioceses have taken a cue from the Lambeth Conference to offer a more revisionist approach/direction of travel (ie whilst it remains accurate to affirm that Lambeth 1.10 is still officially ‘in place’, the mood music on the ground in some dioceses appears to be very different).
CEEC commends the following reflections/critiques :
A personal reflection on the Lambeth Conference from Bishop Henry Scriven – General Secretary of EFAC here
Andrew Goddard’s analysis of the Conference here and here
The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches Communique here
An analysis of the keynote addresses of the archbishop of Canterbury by Martin Davie here
IN LAMENT
CHURCH CULTURES, POWER AND ABUSE
CEEC has published a series of materials designed to help evangelical churches review, repent and reshape their cultures
on the back of the recent Thirtyone:eight independent reviews into two prominent evangelical churches and their leaders.
The materials are both in response to the criticism and recommendations made by the review, and the subsequent wider reflections of a representative group of Anglican evangelical church leaders (women and men, younger and older, lay and ordained, conservative and charismatic, and survivors of abuse) convened by the CEEC.
The materials include an introductory film, some culture review questions and a Liturgy of Lament.
The CEEC describes the materials as ‘first steps’ in helping local churches reflect on, lament and address existing and potential issues surrounding power and abuse.
on the back of the recent Thirtyone:eight independent reviews into two prominent evangelical churches and their leaders.
The materials are both in response to the criticism and recommendations made by the review, and the subsequent wider reflections of a representative group of Anglican evangelical church leaders (women and men, younger and older, lay and ordained, conservative and charismatic, and survivors of abuse) convened by the CEEC.
The materials include an introductory film, some culture review questions and a Liturgy of Lament.
The CEEC describes the materials as ‘first steps’ in helping local churches reflect on, lament and address existing and potential issues surrounding power and abuse.
ONE : PROMOTING A BIBLICAL DISCUSSION OF RACISM AND ETHNICITY
CEEC invites you to engage in a biblical discussion of racism and ethnicity using the 'ONE' resources on this website here.
A short trailer for ONE is available here - for use in churches (and elsewhere) to promote engagement
with the panel discussion film.
A short trailer for ONE is available here - for use in churches (and elsewhere) to promote engagement
with the panel discussion film.
THE BEAUTIFUL STORY
CEEC is pleased to present 'The Beautiful Story' - a film to encourage and enable evangelicals to engage and contend in discussions about human sexuality.
For a fuller introduction and suggested 'next steps' for church leaders read here.
For a fuller introduction and suggested 'next steps' for church leaders read here.