Tag Archives: Church of England

Not Anglican Anymore

Posted on March 17, 2018 by anyushka

How does one leave the Church of England? There’s no ritual for that, no public ceremony to mark this step. So I’m announcing it here: no more. Enough. I do not consider myself Anglican, as of today. I’m letting go … Continue reading →

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Resist.

Posted on January 30, 2017 by anyushka

Giving thanks for the voices of resistance in the Church of England to the bishops’ report on ‘LGBT issues’ last week. Here is another wonderful sermon, by Leanne Roberts, Canon at Southwark Cathedral: “First they came for the latinos, muslims, … Continue reading →

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Please Sign: Open Letter in Support of LGBTI members to the Archbishops of the Anglican Communion

Posted on January 10, 2016 by anyushka

Members of any denomination are encouraged to add their signature to an open letter to the Archbishops of Canterbury and York in support of LGBTI members of the Anglican Communion – you’ll find the letter and the opportunity to sign … Continue reading →

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On Being Unconventional III

Posted on August 10, 2014 by anyushka

Let’s consider that, yes, I could go forward for selection to the priesthood. And if I tell the church that I accept its view on homosexuality, they’d be fine with that too. Thing is, I do not accept their position on … Continue reading →

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Thanks Be To God

Posted on July 14, 2014 by anyushka

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/14/church-england-general-synod-approves-female-bishops Women can be bishops in the Church of England. Finally. Reason to celebrate, absolutely. But the general feeling seems to be that everyone is a little too exhausted to dance… The church lost face by not getting the necessary … Continue reading →

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