Sexuality, Gender Identity and Belief (Bulletin 80)

“My partner’s very robust and very self-assured about his sexuality. But even he’s struggled at times remaining within his faith.” “It is a sad fact that for some people, coming out within their own faith context is simply not an option.” These two quotes are taken from a guidance document – Sexuality, Gender Identity and…… Continue reading Sexuality, Gender Identity and Belief (Bulletin 80)

Gender Identity: Choice or Given?

In March the diocese of Shrewsbury hosted a series of talks by the German writer and sociologist, Gabriele Kuby, author of “The Global Sexual Revolution: Destruction of Freedom in the Name of Freedom”. During the course of a three-day visit, Mrs Kuby (above) addressed clergy and lay people of the diocese, calling on them to…… Continue reading Gender Identity: Choice or Given?

Conference 2016: First Thoughts.

Conference 2016, “Feathers on the Breath of God”, is now over – and I’m starting to digest a wonderful weekend’s experience. Most obviously, attendance numbers were down on previous years and lower than we had wanted, but that was not a serious problem in the end. It was clear that those who did attend, found…… Continue reading Conference 2016: First Thoughts.