RECENT NEWS
A service on the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Stott
A service of celebration for the life and legacy of John Stott took place at All Souls Langham Place on Tuesday 27th April 2021. The service was organised by EFAC (of which CEEC is part) and can be viewed here.
It includes contributions from around the world including Chris Wright (on Romans 1 - The obedience of faith among the nations), Ruth Padilla De Borst (on mutual belonging) and Ajith Fernando (on faithfulness to the truth), and many more.
The testimony of John Stott reminds us of Paul's words : “the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that we may be filled with all the fulness of God” (Eph3:18,19).
It includes contributions from around the world including Chris Wright (on Romans 1 - The obedience of faith among the nations), Ruth Padilla De Borst (on mutual belonging) and Ajith Fernando (on faithfulness to the truth), and many more.
The testimony of John Stott reminds us of Paul's words : “the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that we may be filled with all the fulness of God” (Eph3:18,19).
National Director appointed
The Bishop of Birkenhead, Rt Rev Keith Sinclair, has been announced as National Director of CEEC,
with effect from April 27th, 2021.
The President of CEEC, Rt Rev Julian Henderson, Bishop of Blackburn said: ''I am delighted to welcome Keith as our first National Director for many years. Keith and I have long worked together as episcopal colleagues, and I know that he will be a National Director whose heart’s desire is for the Church of England to be strengthened through the clear teaching of mainstream Christian doctrine, as found in Scripture, and thus be equipped for the re-evangelisation of England.”
The full press release can be read here.
with effect from April 27th, 2021.
The President of CEEC, Rt Rev Julian Henderson, Bishop of Blackburn said: ''I am delighted to welcome Keith as our first National Director for many years. Keith and I have long worked together as episcopal colleagues, and I know that he will be a National Director whose heart’s desire is for the Church of England to be strengthened through the clear teaching of mainstream Christian doctrine, as found in Scripture, and thus be equipped for the re-evangelisation of England.”
The full press release can be read here.
'Living in Love and Faith'
Evangelical Alliance write to Prime Minister regarding conversion therapy
The Evangelical Alliance has written to the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, outlining how current proposals being considered by the Government on conversion therapy could pose a direct threat to religious liberty and restrict personal freedoms.
The letter, which recognises the harmful practices of religious groups in the past, highlights the possibility that these measures could result in criminalising Christians and common church activities.
Read it here.
The Evangelical Alliance has written to the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, outlining how current proposals being considered by the Government on conversion therapy could pose a direct threat to religious liberty and restrict personal freedoms.
The letter, which recognises the harmful practices of religious groups in the past, highlights the possibility that these measures could result in criminalising Christians and common church activities.
Read it here.
House of Bishops - gender transition
A response to the House of Bishops' “Pastoral Guidance for use in conjunction with the Affirmation of Baptismal Faith in the context of gender transition'' from the CEEC Officers and Working Group.
HOLY COMMUNION IN BOTH KINDS
Discussions regarding Holy Communion in both kinds during the pandemic continues;
Article by Andrew Goddard click here.
Article by Andrew Atherstone click here.
A legal opinion contrary to that of the Legal Advisory Commission click here.
Letter from Chair of CEEC to House of Bishops here - please note that a clarification was later issued that confirmed CEEC did not intend this letter to imply the possibility of legal action and that none is intended.
Article by Andrew Goddard click here.
Article by Andrew Atherstone click here.
A legal opinion contrary to that of the Legal Advisory Commission click here.
Letter from Chair of CEEC to House of Bishops here - please note that a clarification was later issued that confirmed CEEC did not intend this letter to imply the possibility of legal action and that none is intended.
OLDER NEWS
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Bishop of Maidstone Responds to Lichfield Ad Clerum'Thank you very much for letting me see an early copy of the new Ad Clerum on ‘Welcoming and honouring LGBT+ People’ in the Diocese. I very much appreciated the pastoral sensitivity and thoughtfulness with which it was written and, like you, would want to work for a situation where people of any sexual orientation or gender identity feel welcomed and honoured in our churches...'
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Hereford Diocesan Synod
The Officers of CEEC note with sadness the passing of a motion by Hereford Diocesan Synod on 19th October asking the House of Bishops to commend an Order of Prayer and Dedication after the registration of a Civil Partnerships or a Same Sex marriage. Contrary to the motion, the Officers believe that such a provision could not be drafted without a departure from the Church of England’s understanding of marriage.
For a critique read here. |
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House of Bishops' Report on Marriage and Same Sex Relationships
"Marriage and Same Sex Relationships after the Shared Conversations" (GS 2055) has been published by the House of Bishops ahead of a "Take Note" debate at February's General Synod.
View the report here. |
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The Sixth Trumpet: Communiqué from the 6th Global South ConferenceThe 6th Global South Conference took place in Cairo from the 3rd-8th October 2016. See here for more information.
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Statement from the Global South Primates and GAFCON Primates Council Concerning Same-sex Unions
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