Category - lesbian and gay

British churches still homophobic, says outgoing LGCM leader

Ecumenical News International — Tue, 06 May 2008 09:55:55 +0100

An Anglican deacon who steps down during 2008 after three decades leading the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement, believes that if the Anglican communion separates over homosexuality the onus will fall upon "those who walked away".

Black clergy in USA say gays face same rights struggle as black people

staff writers — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:51:29 +0100

Two senior black United Methodist clergy in the USA, also longtime civil-rights advocates, say there are parallels between the struggles of blacks in the 1960s and those of gays and lesbians working for full inclusion in the church today.

Listening and learning in the sexuality debate

Savi Hensman — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:15:38 +0000

As part of the 'listening process' in the Anglican Communion over the extensive disagreements about human sexuality, Ekklesia associate Savitri Hensman has prepared a paper on Learning, Listening, Scripture and Sexuality which seeks both to take the conversation forward and to affirm the role of lesbian and gay Christians as active and baptised members in the church, in accordance with a faithful and interpretatively sensitive reading of its the texts and tradition.

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Keeping up with the Joneses

Simon Barrow — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:34:51 +0000

There would seem to be a contradiction in Bishop of Liverpool James Jones speaking up bravely for lesbian and gay people pastorally in a new book, and then defending the very privilege which enables his church to discriminate against them in law.

Evangelical bishops differ on sexuality

Mark Vernon — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:54:56 +0000

Two evangelical Anglican bishops have come out with contrasting statements on homosexuality recently, points out Mark Vernon. One recognises that the issue is about love, the other sees only rules, it seems.

Shifting Evangelical opinion on sexuality

Press Office — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:51:31 +0000

Simon Barrow, co-director of the religion and society think-tank Ekklesia, which has argued that an inclusive stance towards lesbian and gay people is compatible with the historic commitments of ma

Leading Evangelical bishop calls for fresh approach to sexuality row

staff writers — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:35:29 +0000

Bishop of Liverpool James Jones has called for a change of heart among Evangelicals in the bitter argument about sexuality, Scripture and authority. But he has not fully sanctioned same-sex relations, as some media reports have suggested.

Evangelical leader's stance makes him unfit for equality post, say gay Christians

staff writers — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:03:19 +0000

The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (LGCM) has compiled a dossier highlighting and criticising the record of one of the UK's newly appointed equality commissioners, Evangelical Alliance director Joel Edwards.

Registrar threatens legal action against council over civil partnerships

staff writers — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:01:05 +0000

A marriage registrar has vowed to make a legal challenge to the acceptance of civil partnership ceremonies, claiming that she objects to them on religious grounds and should therefore be exempt from having to perform them.

Anglicans want grace not grouching

Simon Barrow — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 10:39:34 +0000

Members and supporters of Inclusive Church, including Ekklesia, associate Savitri Hensman, have been gathering at Swanwick to develop a vision of Anglicanism beyond in-fighting - one "drenched in grace".