The bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich spoke today about the problems faced by lesbian and gay people within the Anglican Church. In his Presidential Address to his Diocesan Synod the Rt Revd Richard Lewis urged all involved in the debate on human sexuality to treat with other respectfully: (more…)
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All the world's major religions are faced with having to come to terms with a modern understanding of homosexuality. The place of gay and lesbian people in the life of the Church is currently Christianity's most divisive issue. Confronting homophobia is its greatest challenge. The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement is proclaiming a basic Christian truth. It is working for the very love and freedom that Christ brings to his people through his life, death and resurrection. LGCM is working for love, for peace, for justice, and for the promotion of the Christian faith especially within the LGBT community.
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Bishop speaks to Synod with love and understanding for lesbian and gay people
7 November 2003Category: Press Releases | Tags: Anglican
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The Church of England publishes a “Guide to the Debate” on sexuality
3 November 2003The publication of “Some Issues in Human Sexuality: a Guide to the Debate” today brings to an end the speculation and leaks surrounding this substantial work. Advance copies were issued only hours before the formal launch at 1pm 4th November 2003. (more…)
Category: Press Releases | Tags: Anglican, Jeffrey John, Some Issues in Human Sexuality
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The new Spirit of openness is a way forward
The ordination of Bishop Gene Robinson took place earlier today in Durham, New Hampshire. The Revd Richard Kirker, General Secretary of the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (UK) was among the thousands that attended the ceremony. Speaking after the ceremony Mr Kirker said: (more…)
Category: Press Releases | Tags: Gene Robinson
