2024 has been a turbulent year in the Church of England. The Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process continues to meander through General Synod. The conservative evangelicals are pushing hard for an additional province loyal to their interpretation of scripture and doctrine. In the event (likely) of failure will disaffected Anglicans flounce off in schism? The resignation (so far) of the Archbishop of Canterbury (others to follow?) over the appalling failures of safeguarding may well slow the LLF process. The next meeting of General Synod could be explosive.
The Salvation Army in the UK & Ireland territory has witnessed a growing demand for full inclusion regardless of sexuality. 2025 is the year when decisions will have to be made, do nothing, embrace full inclusion or produce a fudge. There have been questionnaires, conferences, discussions, meetings and the point has been reached where kicking the can down the road no longer is appropriate. At least one hopes this is the case.
I think it is fair to state that organisations seeking to alleviate poverty at point of need and/or promoting systemic change to challenge its causes are not enamoured by the Labour government elected in 2024. In some respects the government has made the position worse. I intend in the coming year to continue posting on poverty issues. Followers of Jesus demand social justice for the have-nots of society.
On a positive note, the government has indicated its intention to introduce legislation banning conversion therapy.
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