IC is delighted that Esther Mombo will be one of our keynote speakers at "Word on the Street - reading the Bible inclusively". Dr Mombo replaces Dr Robert Beckford who unfortunately is no longer able to speak at the conference. Dr Mombo is Academic Dean of St Paul's Theological College in Kenya and a widely respected theologian and speaker. She joins Richard Burridge, Paula Gooder, Andrew Mein, Idris Jones and Frances Ward in a great line-up of speakers at the conference. For a booking form click on the link below

WOTS_A5_Flyer.pdf

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We come from differing traditions and differing locations but we are united in one aim: to celebrate and maintain the traditional inclusivity and diversity of the Anglican Communion. We are committed to ensuring that those who are excluded because of their poverty, different abilities,  ethnic origin or any other reason can play their full part in the Gospel of Jesus Christ's unconditional love.  

As Archbishop Tutu said -  "Christ,  when he was lifted up,  did not say 'I draw some people to myself.'  He said 'I draw all,  all, ALL!'

We are very concerned that the Church of England is seen by many as withdrawing from its historic commitment to serve the whole community,  and becoming more like a membership "club"  which accepts people only on its own terms. 

We are working to break down the barriers to full inclusion at all levels of the Anglican Communion.  This means that it is essential that women can be bishops and that lesbian and gay people - both in relationships and single can be ministers.    As part of full inclusion,  we believe the Church should be offering services of thanksgiving and blessing to those entering Civil Partnerships.  We are also working to tackle the exclusion which results from disability.  We are trying to make sure that the aims of the Millennium Development Goals are taken seriously as part of an inclusive theology and faith. 

Find out more About Us; our Areas of Work; Conferences & Events and find a Inclusive Church near You. 

This is a new website - we hope you find it interesting and helpful. We would welcome your feedback, comments and suggestions for inclusion. We are no longer displaying the Petition as it's now four years old. If you wish your church to be listed please click on "churches" above.

 

Neil MacGregor, former Director of the National Gallery, and Nick Holtam of St Martin in the Fields in conversation in the National Gallery. Followed by a buffet reception and chance to see the special illuminated Bible currently at the radically renewed St Martin in the Fields. 26th June. Your own Private Tour! More details here

Full details of our national programme for 2009 are here. We're coming to a church (quite)near you.....

Papers from "What shall we say?" - Inclusive Church and WATCH's day conference on inclusive language are here

"Women Included" -  our event at Southwark Cathedral on Weds 24th Sept is now on YouTube.  Click here for talks by Clare Herbert,  Rosemary Lain-Priestly and Giles Goddard.

Oxford University Sermon 2nd Nov 2008

Sermon by Clare Herbert on St Matthew's Day

Sermon by Giles Goddard on our Fifth Anniversary

An introduction to Inclusive Church

Inclusive Church flyer to download

Canterbury Press are pleased to publish two new books, which are valuable resources for those interested in inclusivity and the church.

The publishers will donate £1 to Inclusive Church for each book sold via this flyer, so please remember to quote INC08E when ordering.

Space for Grace

Creating Inclusive Churches

Giles Goddard, with a foreword by Peter Selby

Prayers for an Inclusive Church

Stephen Shakespeare

To read more about these highly recommended books, and for an order form,  click here

 

 

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