doctrine
I am theologically orthodox and seek to welcome all with compassion and without distinction, whilst being committed to the traditional doctrine of Christian marriage as received by the church catholic.
I do believe in upholding the doctrine of marriage that we have received, but in that there should be generous inclusion, meaningful pastoral care, and the vanquishing of the prejudice that too often diminishes human dignity.
Recent debates in the London Diocesan Synod around truth and reconciliation have reminded us of a critical principle: it is not the culture of the age that should determine the doctrine of the Church, but the living witness of Scripture, tradition, and reason held carefully together.
Canon B2 process to be followed for any changes to the Church’s doctrine of marriage as outlined in Canon B30: a lifelong union between one man and one woman.
The Church of England’s doctrine on marriage and sexuality is grounded in God’s life-giving Word and His loving purposes for everyone.
Therefore, like many, I hope that doctrine is retained.
At the same time, I believe improved access must go hand in hand with serious formation: grounding ministers deeply in Scripture and Christian doctrine, and equipping them to preach, teach and pastor with confidence.
next Synod about the future of the Prayers of Love and Faith; I am keen to address these from a place of commitment to the Church of England’s doctrine of marriage as set out in Canon B 30, upholding that teaching clearly and faithfully, while listening carefully, speaking charitably and seeking a respectful way forward.
Preserving Marriage Doctrine in keeping with Scripture and Tradition: In a world of
The discussions on sexuality and marriage doctrine will continue into the next Synod.
I believe in the traditional doctrine of marriage revealed in scripture as between one man and one woman.
If I am elected to Synod, I will advocate to continue maintaining and advancing the faith and doctrine that we have received, while ensuring due consideration for the impact that this position might have on those who feel differently.
I remain committed to the Church’s received doctrine of marriage and sexual ethics, and have argued consistently for theological and legal clarity during the Living in Love and Faith / Prayers of Love and Faith process.
General Synod’s main roles are approving liturgy & doctrine changes, setting budgets and maintaining good relations with other churches.
His loving direction is sometimes a severe mercy but never to be scorned. “if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” Liturgy & doctrine The dominating issue is still a 7 year struggle to change doctrine in the area of who can marry who.
It’s heartbreaking to see the church so deeply divided by aspects of the LLF process, so whilst I remain committed to the Church of England’s received doctrine of marriage, I want us to move forward together, finding a path that enables us to remain united in Christ.
My experience of leading people through change equips me to contribute to the process through which the Church of England seeks guidance from God, consensus emerges, and decisions are made, including in the debate around marriage, where I hold to established CofE doctrine.
I support Together for the Church of England’s commitment to inclusion, and I believe it is essential that any question about church doctrine or discipline is underpinned by a profound listening, a passion for truth, and a shared commitment to catholic order.
Restoring Trust: Bishops and clergy upholding the faith and doctrine we’ve received, fostering a spirit
Valuing a breadth of style and tradition rooted in shared doctrine.
In all our debates, and especially on doctrine, we need honesty from all viewpoints about the intended outcomes of the proposals that are put forward, and respect for the integrity of both those who seek change and those, like me, who could not support a departure from our inherited catholic doctrine.
Church’s current doctrine and practice of marriage.
For the avoidance of doubt, I support the position General Synod eventually reached on LLF which included the Prayers of Love and Faith and a commitment to the inherited doctrine of marriage.
I hold to orthodox and traditional Biblical teaching in this area and want the church to maintain and uphold its existing doctrine of marriage.
I am a member of the Alliance network and believe the Church of England’s existing doctrine of marriage to be faithful to the teaching of scripture.
I can't see how the Bible can be interpreted any other way than the current doctrine of the Church of England, and so I don't believe it can be changed.
As the General Synod makes and scrutinises ecclesiastical legislation, considers worship and doctrine, debates issues affecting Church and nation, and approves national budgets, I am aware that this careful, sometimes demanding work needs humility, courage, preparation and a willingness to work well with people who do not always agree.
I believe that Jesus is my friend, someone who I can talk to and not just a doctrine to believe in.
In relation to the current debate, which is ongoing within General Synod, I believe in the Church’s traditional doctrine concerning marriage.
to remain faithful to Scripture and the historic Christian faith, especially as we wrestle with difficult questions about the Church's life, doctrine and witness;
• I uphold the Church's historic faith and marriage doctrine.
Commission, together with legal advice to the House of Bishops, has emphasised that liturgy, discipline and unity are bound up with doctrine that is authorised by the whole Church, not merely narrowly.
Because pastoral practice cannot bypass doctrine and proper process, I seek principled, respectful engagement across our disagreements, and as much unity as theological integrity allows, so that we can give renewed attention to our shared mission.
Our long standing tradition, doctrine and heritage are to be valued, whilst recognising the pressure of modern life and ever growing list of requirements and regulation that we face.
I uphold the church’s traditional doctrine of marriage, and I want to ensure that legally secure provision is made for traditionalists, if there is to be further progressive innovation.
In summary, I take a traditional biblical view on doctrine, and a best practice view on practical matters.
In this last Synod, we have agreed that the Church of England will not change its doctrine of marriage: it is, after all, Jesus’ own teaching.
It would introduce an impossible contradiction if those charged to teach the church’s doctrine can choose to live in committed, deliberate, public denial of that same doctrine.
In short, if you want someone who is passionate to make disciples of all ages, longs to see parishes renewed and strengthened as the missional centre of the Church of England and who loves our church’s reformed, biblical doctrine, vote for me!
General Synod must address difficult questions about doctrine, worship, finance, governance and the future of the Church.
General Synod must attend to doctrine, liturgy, legislation and the governance of the Church.
in the post-LLF era, contributing to the reflection towards changes of doctrine or practice;
Fidelity: Upholding inherited doctrine and proclaiming Christ without apology.
General Synod makes decisions about doctrine, legislation, finance and the ordering of our common life which impact the local church.
The House of Bishops made clear that there is going to be no change in the doctrine of marriage ‘according to the teaching of our Lord’ as part of drawing line under the damaging and divisive LLF process.
We can embrace much diversity of practice and emphasis within a framework of orthodox doctrine and a common focus on Jesus as Lord of His church.
Such unity requires that those unable to receive the ordained ministry of women be guaranteed the honoured place to flourish in this church which they were promised; and that those who are committed to the Church’s historic doctrine have the right to oversight by bishops with ordinary jurisdiction who share those convictions.
So I will resist changing either the church’s doctrine of marriage or canon law in a way which would allow same-sex couples to “marry” in church or clergy to enter into civil same-sex marriages.
judged would be inconsistent with the Church’s doctrine of marriage or compromise the Gospel
I am an Anglican by conviction, not necessity and I feel our structures, doctrine, liturgy, prayer book and historic formularies to be not only an immense safeguard and strength, but also our godly heritage, passed down for us to treasure.
I hold to the Church of England’s traditional doctrine of marriage but am open to finding a pastoral way forward.
Wherever there is an opportunity, I will also always vote in favour of the traditional/ biblical/ orthodox position on the doctrine of grace - that nothing about anyone’s gender or sexuality changes God’s love for them… so it shouldn’t change the church’s either.
This means, firstly, welcoming everyone equally and wholeheartedly; secondly, it means I support retaining the existing doctrine of marriage, expressed in Canon B30.
I love the CofE’s doctrine (particularly the Thirty-Nine Articles and the Book of Common Prayer), its remarkable reach into so many areas of our society, and the way it brings so many different people together.
While I am personally very concerned about any significant changes to the church’s historic doctrine of marriage, I am also committed to working closely with those who hold different views in ways that honour consciences and enable all to serve Christ faithfully.
I hold the doctrine of marriage as this Church has received it and as Canon B30 states it: a union permanent and lifelong, of one man with one woman.
This doctrine is not ours to revise quietly.
I believe the traditions, services, seasons and doctrine of the Church of England serve the people of God well and provide a positive foundation for relationship and welcome to those seeking the love of Christ Jesus.
My ministry experience has left me well placed to appreciate the broad traditions of the church and I’ll bring this to the General Synod when discussing matters of doctrine, liturgy and church law.
A final note on welcome: The Church’s teaching on matters of scripture, identity, gender, marriage and doctrine should not form a barrier to a loving radical welcome for all.
We need to support the House of Bishops’ acceptance of the Legal Officers’ advice that stand-alone services for same-sex couples is a change of doctrine and requires two-thirds majorities in each of the Houses of Bishops, Clergy and Laity.
For me, that also means having confidence in Scripture and doctrine.
I want to see a Church that can engage authentically with a changing culture without losing confidence in the Gospel; that can hold together Scripture, doctrine, mission and the call to love one another as Christ has loved us.
I would oppose any change to the doctrine of marriage, as described in Canon B30, which affirms that marriage it is an exclusive, permanent and lifelong union between one man and one woman ‘till death do them part’.
The C of E’s potential for good, in its 16,000 parishes across the whole of England is awesome, but its reach is frequently constrained by the many challenges churches face (declining and ageing congregations; declining clergy numbers; burnt out clergy; buildings now not fit for purpose; safeguarding concerns; volunteer recruitment; perceived loss of relevance in society and unresolved ongoing disagreements about core issues (doctrine) such as on the nature of human identity, marriage and sexuality.
I trust the bible to be God’s written living Word, and I am happy to uphold the church’s doctrine of marriage and the 39 Articles.
doctrine, and practice.
The Lutherans gave me the liturgy and the doctrine that salvation is a gift.
As a parish priest, I remain deeply committed to the vows made at my ordination and licensing, and to serving the Church of England with faithfulness, humility and confidence in its doctrine and mission.
When Christ commissioned the disciples, and when the fire touched the apostles, they were sent on their many and varied ways profoundly inspired, yet unbound by much in the way of doctrine or plan.
Nevertheless, following scripture and the traditional doctrine of the church through the ages, I believe that God in his grace has ordained marriage between one man and one woman as the place for sexual relationships.
The Church must continue to engage and influence in these areas – as always, based on the teaching of scripture and the doctrine of the Church, and remembering that the greatest need facing us, our nation and the world is repentance and salvation through Jesus Christ.
DOCTRINE
I am studying part-time for a master’s degree in divinity, deepening my understanding of Scripture, Christian doctrine and the Church’s role in society.
As your representative, I actively engaged on the Synod floor—speaking directly in the Living in Love and Faith debates to contend for orthodox doctrine, advocate for conscience protections, and demand honesty about our differences.
While I hold firmly to traditional Anglican doctrine, I advocate for a generous church where all traditions can coexist with mutual respect and integrity.
I hold a historically Christian understanding of the doctrine of marriage and human sexuality, and would describe myself as generously orthodox: clear in conviction, committed to listening and seeking unity with all in a way that demonstrates the love of Christ.
I remain personally committed to the Church’s doctrine of marriage as the lifelong union of one man and one woman.
I hold to a more traditional position on sexuality and to the Church of England doctrine on marriage.
Their reliance on a very narrow interpretation of doctrine is highly debateable and probably biblically insecure; and in any case, to quote Pope Leo, ‘Doctrinal rigour without mercy is empty talk’.
I happily accept all aspects of Christian doctrine as the Church of England has received them.
Our theology shapes our faith; our faith informs our doctrine; and when we seek to live out that doctrine together as the Church, we develop the frameworks, structures, and guidance that help us flourish.
I have sat on CofE working groups with people with whom I disagree; I recently greatly enjoyed giving a joint lecture on the Nicene Creed with a fellow academic and member of General Synod with whom I disagree on the doctrine of marriage.
On Prayers of Love and Faith, I will seek to uphold the received doctrine of the Church of England.
Marriage and singleness I believe in the Church of England doctrine of marriage as in the Book of Common Prayer, and Canon B30 and following.
2.Generosity I am a traditional Catholic serving a Society parish, and am fully committed to the doctrine of marriage as we have received it.
I will continue to support the doctrine of marriage as set out in Canon B30 and the Book of Common Prayer, which is the teaching of the Church over centuries, derived from Matthew ch.
evangelical with a “generous orthodoxy” – ‘orthodox’ because I hold to the authority of scripture in all matters of faith and doctrine, and ‘generous’ because I seek to live out that blend of grace and truth that we see perfectly in Jesus)
To be clear: I believe, and am committed to, the doctrine of the CofE, including on marriage.
I am committed to both the Church of England's historic doctrine of marriage and the growth and flourishing of all members of the church.
I believe that General Synod should help our church to become more representative of our times and communities through its work on doctrine, liturgy, training, and ecumenism, and I would like to play some part in helping to achieve this.
I remain committed to the Church of England's received doctrine of marriage as the lifelong union of one man and one woman because I believe it faithfully reflects the teaching of Scripture.
I want to contribute to a Church that is faithful in its doctrine, confident in its mission, compassionate in its ministry and attentive to the needs of parishes across our Diocese.
I believe that God has called me to be part of the Church at this time and to work hard to find the way forward together in matters of doctrine and practice.