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Same-sex couples will be able to have their civil partnership or marriage blessed in Church in Wales churches following a vote.

Sam Baker. DailyMail. 7 September 2021

The post Church of Wales votes unanimously to approve experimental service allowing same-sex couples to receive blessings in its churches – Daily Mail first appeared on Fulcrum Anglican.

Historic move puts Anglican church in Wales at odds with Church of England, which forbids the practice

Hsrriet Sherwood. Guardian. 6 September 2021

The post Church in Wales votes to bless same-sex marriages – Guardian first appeared on Fulcrum Anglican.

The Diocese of Southwark is launching a series of new lay ministries in September to work alongside the clergy in leading, enabling and serving parishes and communities.

Premier News. 5 September 2021

The post New lay ministries launch at the Diocese of Southwark – Premier first appeared on Fulcrum Anglican.

A vicar who sexually abused a three-year-old has been jailed for the "extremely wicked series of acts".

BBC News. 5 September 2021

The post Church abuse: Batley vicar jailed for assaulting three-year-old -BBC first appeared on Fulcrum Anglican.

Euthanasia causes deep distress to the doctors who perform it, according to a new book about the experiences of medical practitioners in Belgium where assisted suicide has been legal since 2002.

Julian Mann. Christian Today. 3 September 2021

The post Doctors involved in euthanasia experience ‘deep distress’ – Christian Today. first appeared on Fulcrum Anglican.

Jonathan Goodall, the Bishop of Ebbsfleet, announces that he is to quit following ‘one of the most testing periods of my life’

Gabriella Swerling. Daily Telegraph. 3 September 2021

The post Church of England bishop who opposed women priests defects to Roman Catholicism – Daily Telegraph first appeared on Fulcrum Anglican.

As conventional campsites fill up, more holidaymakers are discovering the joys of ‘champing’ – and silent nights

Miranda Bryant. Guardian. 29 August 2021

The post All God cons: camping in churches has a record year as UK staycations boom – Guardian first appeared on Fulcrum Anglican.

Hurrah for the plan to create a Google Maps-type index, mapping every grave, headstone and memorial in the country

Clive Aslet. Daily Telegraph. 1 September 2021

The post Churchyards are the overlooked wonders of England – Daily Telegraph first appeared on Fulcrum Anglican.

Andrew Graystone has defended his new book on the John Smyth abuse scandal against critics who say it is inaccurate.

Christian Today. 2 September 2021

The post Book delves into John Smyth abuse, critics say it’s inaccurate – Christian Today first appeared on Fulcrum Anglican.

The Church of England has published a ‘toolkit’ of resources for parishes seeking to help refugees and asylum seekers from Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban takeover of the country.

Church of England website. 2 September 2021

The post Afghanistan crisis: advice for parishes on helping refugees – C of E first appeared on Fulcrum Anglican.

Whither the Church of England (C of E)? The numbers make bleak reading, for the most part. Take the diocese of Bath and Wells. In 1990, around 34,000 people attended its churches on Sundays. By 2019, less than 30 years later, Sunday attendance had halved to around 17,000 people. Not every C of E diocese declined as much, but all, apart from one, have dropped substantially. Moreover, the figures have worsened in recent years. And that’s before factoring in the impact of COVID.

David Goodhew. Covenant September 3 2021

The post Whither the Church of England? – Covenant first appeared on Fulcrum Anglican.

England’s Anglican cathedrals have been hit by a perfect storm caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, a report has revealed. They have endured a 75 per cent drop in visitors, a fall in worshippers, and an 80 per cent decrease in income from use of their facilities. And the vital role that cathedrals play in their communities’ economies means that the slump in visitors has had a huge impact on cathedral cities.

Catherine Pepinster. Religion Media Centre. 19 August 2021

The post Cathedrals make millions for their cities — but financial losses in Covid have been devastating – Religion Media Centre first appeared on Fulcrum Anglican.

Clergy in the Church of England from a UK minority ethnic background can now join others in a group that aims to encourage each other's vocation and support them.

Premier. 28 August 2021

The post Group for UK ethnic minority clergy in C of E set up for fellowship and support – Premier first appeared on Fulcrum Anglican.

IICSA report finds victim blaming, abuse of power and mistrust of authority to be commonplace

Harriet Sherwood. Guardian. 2 September 2021

The post Millions of children in religious groups in England and Wales vulnerable to abuse – Guardian first appeared on Fulcrum Anglican.

A  Google Maps for graves’ project is to make millions of memorials available online. Surveyors with high-tech £100,000 backpacks have begun the task of scanning headstones at 19,000 sites. ‘It does look a bit like Ghostbusters,’ said Tim Viney of Cumbria-based Atlantic Geomatics, which is working with the Church of England.

James Tozer. Daily Mail. 1 September 2021

The post Project dubbed ‘Google Maps for graves’ will make millions of memorials and final resting places available online – Daily Mail first appeared on Fulcrum Anglican.

Now, in his last published book, we have Packer’s overview of The Heritage of Anglican Theology. It consists of his revisions to classroom lectures he gave for many years for introductory courses in Anglican theology. As such, it serves as a lively and thorough overview of Anglican thought from Cranmer up through about the middle of the 20th century.

Jordan Hylden. Covenant. 2 September 2021

The post J.I. Packer and the Heritage of Anglican Theology – Covenant first appeared on Fulcrum Anglican.

Botrus Mansour. 31 August 2021

The post Christian residents of two northern Israeli ghost towns renew bid to go home – RNS first appeared on Fulcrum Anglican.

Leaders of the underground church in Afghanistan have warned that the Taliban are going "door to door" hunting for Christians.

Premier News. 23 August 2021

The post Taliban going ‘door to door’ hunting for Christians, searching phones for Bible apps – Premier first appeared on Fulcrum Anglican.

Tom Bowring writes: I fall into writing this piece from a place of unwilling necessity following a period of reflective silence. If you were to ask my wife, she’d tell you I never talk about Afghanistan and, as psychologists do, go on to suggest this is as much about personal growth and transition as it is theological discussion and spiritual conviction.

Psephizo blog. 23 August 2021

The post Where is good and evil in Afghanistan? – Psephizo. first appeared on Fulcrum Anglican.

Christian satellite TV channel SAT-7 has described harrowing messages from viewers in Afghanistan fearing for their lives under the Taliban.

Christian Today. 21 August 2021

The post Christians in Afghanistan tell of death threats – Christian Today first appeared on Fulcrum Anglican.