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‘Milestone’ as Synod approves Living in Love and Faith proposals

‘Milestone’ as Synod approves Living in Love and Faith proposals

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The General Synod of the Church of England has approved the Living in Love and Faith proposals, brought forward by Bishop Martyn Snow, which will see standalone blessings for same sex couples taking place and a timetable agreed towards clergy same sex marriages.

John Dunnett, National Director, Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC), said: 'Yesterday was a milestone in that standalone services have received General Synod support and a timetable to work towards clergy same sex marriages has been endorsed.

CEEC launches a day of prayer for CofE

CEEC launches a day of prayer for CofE

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On Sunday 12 May, evangelical churches across the dioceses are invited to pray for the Church of England during their usual services, as part of an initiative by Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) called ‘Together in Prayer’.

The initiative comes following deep concerns about the trajectory of the Church of England regarding Living in Love and Faith (LLF).

CEEC boost

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The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) is adding another new face to its expanding leadership team.

John Dunnett will take on a new full-time role as CEEC Strategy and Operations Director from February.

C of E vote is vital moment for evangelicals

C of E vote is vital moment for evangelicals

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Crucial elections which could determine the fate of the Church of England and the future of evangelicals within it are taking place.

Voting for the denomination’s General Synod is now underway and will conclude on 9 October. The result is seen as crucial for imminent decisions on issues to do with human sexuality.

New leaders for  CofE evangelicals

New leaders for CofE evangelicals

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Lis Goddard and Ed Shaw have become Co-Chairs of the Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC), it has been announced.

Ed Shaw is pastor of Emmanuel City Centre Church in Bristol, a congregation established in recent years via a Bishop’s Mission Order. He is also Director of Living Out – an organisation run by same-sex-attracted Christians setting out an orthodox, Biblical view of sexuality.

New leader

New leader

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The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has announced the appointment of Keith Sinclair, currently Bishop of Birkenhead, as its first new National Director for some years.

Bishop Keith steps down from his episcopal role next March, and will take up his new post with the CEEC in April.