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For Such a Time as this
For Such a Time as This takes a radical look at the ministry of Deacons in the Church. It brings biblical, theological and ecumenical perspectives to bear on a ministry that many believe has not yet realised its full potential. Diakonia is reinterpreted in the light of recent biblical research as fundamental commissioning for ministry - one that expresses the essential nature of the whole Church and underlies all ordained ministry. Deacons are seen as go-between or link persons in the mission space between the Church´s liturgy and the needy world. This report of a Working Party of the House of Bishops, set up by the General Synod, also comments on the implications for lay ministry and proposes a concrete ´job description´ or ministerial profile for a renewed diaconate, one that is not merely transitional to the priesthood. The Report argues that the Diaconate comes into its own at times of social change and cultural crisis and that the time is now right to renew the diaconate for the sake of mission.
May They All be One
This booklet presents the response from the Church of England's House of Bishops to the Encyclical from Rome, "Ut Unum Sint", which insists on the inseperable relation between the mission and the unity of the Church. Despite finding many areas in the Encyclical that Anglicans can agree with, the House of Bishops raises a number of issues where more study is needed. The response underlines the importance of the work of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission and deepening Anglican-Roman Catholic relations in the UK.
Theological Training
A report to the house of bishops of the Church of England on theological colleges and courses.
Living in Love and Faith
Issues of gender and sexuality are intrinsic to people’s experience: their sense of identity, their lives and the loving relationships that shape and sustain them. The life and mission of the Church of England – and of the worldwide Anglican Communion – are affected by the deep, and sometimes painful, disagreements about these matters, divisions brought into sharper focus because of society’s changing perspectives and practices, especially in relation to LGTBI+ people. Living in Love and Faith sets out to inspire people to think more deeply both about what it means to be human, and to live in love and faith with one another. It tackles the tough questions and the divisions among Chri...
Marriage: a Teaching Document from the House of Bishops of the Church of England
This document seeks to relate the teaching of marriage to the pastoral needs of people in the community, so that they might approach marriage with confidence. It is intended as a stimulus to commend marriage to all people in society and as a basis for teaching in churches. Please note this is the 1999 edition.
Report of the House of Bishops Working Group on Human Sexuality
In July 2011, the House of Bishops commissioned a review group to draw together and reflect upon explorations on human sexuality conducted since the 1998 Lambeth Conference, and to offer proposals on how the continuing discussion within the Church of England about these matters might best be shaped. This is the group’s report.
Promoting a Safer Church
Promoting a Safer Church presents the Church of England’s policy statement for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, which applies to all Church bodies and Church officers. It sets out the five foundations on which the policy is based, the six policy commitments that need to underpin all safeguarding work within the Church, and the drive to improve safeguarding practice. All Church bodies should ensure that all Church officers have access to this policy statement and should make sure its contents are promoted, publicised and put into action.
Women Bishops in the Church of England?
In July 2000, the General Synod of the Church of England passed a motion asking the House of Bishops to initiate further theological study on the episcopate, focusing on the issues that need to be addressed in preparation for the debate on women in the episcopate in the Church of England. This report is the result of that reflection. The report sets out as clearly and objectively as possible the options open to the Church of England in this matter and outlines the surrounding theological and practical issues. The report discusses: the background to the debate; the historical development of episcopacy; the parameters for a theologically responsible debate on women and the episcopate; the development of women's ministry; the timing - whether now is the right time to ordain women bishops; the theological and practical consequences of possible future options.
The House of Bishops
Photographic portraits of Episcopal Church and Church of England bishops. First section arranged by date of consecration, from 1867 - 1904, ending with two undated. Second section titled, Missionary bishops elected by the General Convention, Boston 1904. Third section titled, The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishop of Ripon, the Bishop of Hereford, attending the General Convention Boston, 1904.
Issues in Human Sexuality
The original 1991 Statement by the House of Bishops on many aspects of sexual behaviour, including homosexuality. Commended by the General Synod for wide discussion within the Church.
