Church of England evangelicals are pressing anew for ‘structural rearrangement’ in their aim for visible differentiation from error in the denomination.
The fresh push comes ahead of another General Synod discussion scheduled for July following February’s controversial votes over same-sex blessings.
However, in its monthly newsletter, Anglican organisation Church Society said it had now been announced ‘that the planned work on the Prayers of Love and Faith is not expected to be completed by the July meeting of General Synod. One session is allocated in the agenda for July when we anticipate a presentation of where the work has reached, but Synod has been informed that the reserve slot in November will be used for a third meeting this year. There are three working groups: one is revising the prayers; one is producing the pastoral guidance; and the third is working on ‘pastoral reassurance’. This patronising term refers to the provision which will be made for those who cannot in conscience perform blessings of same-sex couples, nor remain in fellowship with them.’
