Severe storms of a theological nature are anticipated this month as the Church of England General Synod meets to consider inter alia a motion by the House of Bishops which effectively kicks the can down the road in respect of single sex marriages and blessings and the position of clergy in a single sex relationship. The outcome of the debate is uncertain but the consequences for the Church of England will be severe.
It is only a few days to the King's Speech to Parliament setting out the programme of proposed government legislation for the next session. Proponents of a complete ban on conversion therapy fear there will be either no proposals or a set of watered down proposals. Should either scenario arise then the fury and anger of LBGTQ+ communities will be directed at yet another reneging on manifesto promises.
The new General of The Salvation Army has been in post for three months. Little sign or any move towards full inclusion. Patience will soon begin to wear thin.
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