Why is the Anglican Communion important?
Inclusive Church recognises that strong bonds exist between the different churches which make up the Anglican Communion. We have a special witness within Christianity - the breadth and depth of the COmmunion, and the way we both live and struggle together, offers a model of church which should be celebrated and preserved. We are in relationship with one another and we welcome that.
Current discussions about the Covenant are an attempt to formalise the relationships which exist between us. But we are concerned that the Covenant as proposed is likely to impose a position on some of the member churches which is at odds with historic Anglicanism and lead to continued marginalisation of some of those who come to our churches. An article by Savi Hensman can be read by clicking on "Covenant".
Latest news and articles re the Communion
Civil Partnerships - clergy pensions debate
Inclusive Church
Press Release
11th February 2010
Inclusive Church welcomes the vote by the Church of England's General Synod to extend pension rights beyond the legal minimum for civil partners.
The motion was carried by a...
Open Letter to the Presiding Bishop and Bishop of Los Angeles
An open letter from Inclusive Church to the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church and the Bishop of Los Angeles
WOMEN BISHOPS LEGISLATION NOW ON RIGHT TRACK
Saturday, 14th November 2009 - for immediate release
WATCH is delighted to hear that the Revision Committee on Women in the Episcopate has decided that legislation for women bishops will no longer include proposals for the...
The Episcopal Church's new resolutions
IC welcomes General Convention's new resolutions on human sexuality, same-sex blessings
One year after Lambeth - where are we now?
A personal view from IC's chair, one year after Lambeth
WATCH responds to draft Code of Practice
Women and the Church's response to the draft Code of Practice for the consecration of women as bishops
Newsweek - article on the Bible and gay marriage
"Our Mutual Joy - Opponents of gay marriage often cite Scripture. But what the Bible teaches about love argues for the other side."
Two new Patrons
IC is delighted to announce that we have two new patrons
Jenny Te Paa is Director of the College of St John the Evangelist Seminary in New Zealand and very involved in Anglican Communion matters. She is the first...
All of Us
"ALL OF US"
A roadshow about Inclusive Church
If you would like to hear more about the work of Inclusive Church and
its foundation in the inclusive spirit of the Anglican tradition then this is for...
Outbreak of peace?
IC hopes for an outbreak of peace at the Lambeth Conference
The vote for women bishops
Inclusive Church is delighted that General Synod voted by a large majority to move to the consecration of women as bishops.
Canon Giles Goddard, Chair of IC, said "It is a time for rejoicing. We...
GAFCON and the Anglican Communion
The "Statement on the Global Anglican Future” released after the GAFCON conference in Jerusalem shows once again how deeply many people misunderstand the nature and spirit of Anglicanism. It misrepresents loyal, ...
The Archbishop of Canterbury responds to GAFCON
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has responded to the final declaration of the Global Anglican Future Conference with the following statement:
The Final Statement from the GAFCON meeting in Jordan and Jerusalem...
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