tradition
- in the relaxed modern catholic tradition: love hymns and songs by Graham Kendrick, Matt Maher, Gregory
I am always working for diversity of church tradition and people’s protected characteristics, and it has been an opportunity to work well with people of very different theological convictions for the good of the Church
I value the Anglican tradition of the Church of England and its calling to serve both the Church and the wider community.
Speaking with a heart for all-ages Ensuring we keep Jesus as the main thing I naturally sit within the evangelical tradition but have an appreciation for the breadth of the Church of England.
As DDO, my aspiration is to treat everyone – from whatever tradition or background – with equity and impartiality.
As a priest, I now sit comfortably across church tradition; I have worshiped and ministered in a variety of churches, and I feel drawn into Christ whether it be kneeling at Benediction in Anglo Catholic worship or singing repetitive songs in Evangelical worship.
Coming from a charismatic evangelical background my formation for priesthood at the College of the Resurrection was something of a steep learning curve but I found within the Anglo-Catholic tradition a language for my love of worship and a deep tradition of social action rooted in theological integrity from which I continue to draw.
I have an MA in Christian Ethics, and as Anglicans we are part of a strong moral tradition.
I’m an inclusive catholic, by tradition and conviction, while believing that God calls the whole Church, across all its traditions and perspectives, to share together in God's mission of love and transformation.
A real commitment to breadth & generosity across the Anglican tradition Recently ordained, rooted in multi-parish rural and coastal ministry Lived experience of neurodivergence shaping how I think about accessibility and inclusion in ministry Committed to racial justice and full inclusion at every level of church life, not just in policy but in practice
Hannah is grounded in the rich contemplative Taizé tradition and shares that with young people in pilgrimage as well as a profound appreciation of the natural world and Eucharistic parish life.
It is vital that Synod, and our ordinands, are properly resourced theologically, including in our finances – this is not a distraction from ‘real issues’, but vital in ensuring that our discussions and decisions are rooted in Scripture and Christian tradition.
I have served and rejoiced in Parishes from the Anglo-Catholic to the Evangelical, and from the Central to the Charismatic (my own tradition).
Nurtured by silence and tradition, I hope I would bring stillness and rootedness, as well as energy and experience, to Synod’s debates.
I am fortunate to be part of a thriving parish church, with a strong tradition of music and liturgy and, above all, a real sense of community.
My own Christian background has taught me that no single tradition possesses the whole Church.
I stand in the Catholic tradition and value the power of the sacramental life to mediate God's grace and encounter the risen Christ.
I want a Church that is open, welcoming, inclusive and safe for everyone who comes through the door, and confident enough in its own tradition to be all four at once.
I carry a desire to help develop a spiritual programme for the Church of England, new liturgies, fresh expressions of prayer, and space for the prophetic movement to flourish within our Anglican tradition.
I have a proven ability to make partnerships across difference: of tradition, faith, prosperity, and ethnicity.
The debate over women bishops took five years of thorough, often painful dialogue — every aspect examined, every theological and pastoral concern heard, with Scripture, tradition, and reason all carefully brought to bear.
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.
The breadth and diversity of the Church of England is one of its greatest gifts — but that breadth depends on trust, on covenant, on the willingness of each tradition to honour the place of the other.
My faith has been shaped by a rural, low Anglican tradition that values Scripture, prayer, faithful discipleship and service to the wider community.
central tradition of the Church of England, committed to creedal, biblical Christianity.
I am fully committed to the full inclusion of everyone, regardless of sex, economic power, tradition, ethnicity, gender identity, neurodiversity, or sexuality, because it is the right of God to decide who can be called and where.
If elected to General Synod, I will advocate: ● support for parish ministry including the prioritisation of resources to ensure that parishes and priests are able to flourish in their mission and ministry ● reviews of the church’s policies so that reform where necessary can release funds to support ministry in our parishes and priests to serve in them ● listening to what the Spirit is saying to the church by refreshing of our identity from our foundational sources – the living tradition through which the Spirit’s voice can be heard ● theologically-grounded social justice as a key component in the Church of England’s mission both nationally and in our local communities ● encouraging vocations to lay and ordained ministry, and ensuring that those who offer service to the church receive support, theologically-informed training, and ongoing deployment – this means protecting stipendiary ministry as the basis of the parish system ● the need to escape the “faddish” nature of many mission initiatives, policies and strategies, and to refocus on the church’s core priorities and identity ● ensuring our reasoning and practices are informed by the gospels and not excessively shaped by secular practices that do not reflect gospel values ● the importance of ensuring clergy discipline and safeguarding issues are well handled, and that current processes are constantly reviewed to ensure that they are transparent, fair and not unduly protracted ● promoting the importance of the church’s place, voice and teaching in national debates on subjects of contemporary ethics, especially where such matters pose greater risk to the vulnerable ● faithfulness to the church’s identity in teaching and the practice of the sacraments, particularly Holy Matrimony and the seal of Confession
I was also involved in Euston Church (a BMO in Camden Deanery) and latterly Priest in Charge of St. Michael’s Cornhill, a Prayer Book Society parish with a strong choral tradition.
Preserving Marriage Doctrine in keeping with Scripture and Tradition: In a world of
Yet we must continue to be guided by the light of scripture, tradition and reason, underpinned by sincere love God and neighbour – especially when the truth is hard to tell and to hear.
I am originally from Austria and was brought up in the Catholic tradition.
I would seek to contribute to a Church where disagreement does not become hostility and where Scripture, tradition, reason, prayer and spiritual discernment remain central to our decisions.
I currently worship in the catholic tradition of the Church of England, but my experience of the Church has been broader than that.
This was a new tradition for me but God’s faithfulness was of course assured and I continued to grow as a Christian.
At St Matthew’s I worship within a liberal Catholic tradition.
Synod brings together people from every tradition, background, and viewpoint to discern God’s will for the Church.
Our Church at its best If re-elected, I will continue to be a thoughtful, independent voice: listening carefully, asking difficult questions where they need asking, and always seeking what is best for the whole Church rather than any one tradition or interest group.
I think the church should ensure that positions it takes on today’s issues are backed by intellectually rigorous and theologically careful reasoning, are the fruit of prayer, and consistent with the principles set forth in the Gospels, informed where relevant by tradition.
This warm welcome and informality is balanced with our Eucharist services deeply rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition, and the courses we offer to study the Bible and discuss our faith.
I have been exposed to a wide variety of traditions in the Church but see myself in the Inclusive Catholic tradition today with a heart for parish ministry focused on the celebration of the sacraments, the preaching of the Gospel, and pastoral care.
I value worship rooted in the rich Anglican tradition.
I am an Anglican in love with our mission to the nation and our communities, a catholic Anglican in love with the tradition that enlivens and inspires, an inclusive Anglican who believes all are called, all are loved and all must be celebrated as God made them.
My studies helped me fall in love with the Anglican tradition more, I realised the rich depths of the history of our churches, cathedrals, liturgy, and parish structure.
Growing up outside the Anglican tradition, I came to be captivated by the power of the local parish as a lay assistant in rural Gloucestershire, and despite the rapid societal shifts we’re currently witnessing, I’ve personally never been more excited about ‘nuts and bolts’ ordinary (yet also extraordinary) frontline parish ministry.
It arises out of careful reflection in the light of scripture, tradition, and reason, and a shared commitment to the truth.
As the Church, I believe that we should seek the flourishing of every parish in every tradition, be open to innovation, encouraging the voices of the younger generations and the celebrating the old, seeking together that every knee will bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord.
As fifth-generation Anglican clergy, I have deep roots in our tradition and want to see it thrive.
Valuing a breadth of style and tradition rooted in shared doctrine.
I believe reconciliation needs to be reached to ensure the Church united remains an accessible and integral part of society, without losing its integrity, belief and diversity of tradition.
I have friends within the Church across the various traditions/churchmanship spectrum even though my own background lies firmly rooted within the evangelical tradition, mostly through the result of the parish church boundary that I live in so feel I am informed and have experience in reaching resolutions for the greater good of all and through my working life with communities/society it gives me these skills in abundance.
It is built on centuries of rich tradition which have produced beautiful liturgy and a broad theology.
It particularly attracts younger adults, drawn to the rich tradition of the faith and robust, lively psalm- singing.
Whatever your own background, ministry or tradition, if elected to General Synod I seek to serve you so that all parishes and ministries are able to flourish with the apostolic faith drawing people to Jesus.
CHURCH TRADITION
From 2014 – 2016, I attended St John’s in Waterloo, which is from the affirming Catholic tradition.
My views are rooted in the witness of Scripture, and my spiritual life has been nurtured within the evangelical tradition.
I consider good hymnody and liturgical music to be very important to the Anglican tradition and I believe we should cherish and develop it.
However, having moved to Witney, I started worshipping at the parish church of St Mary the Virgin, an inclusive Anglican church, with a modern catholic tradition.
I know from the inside what it costs to come to faith from another tradition – and what a welcoming church can mean to someone still exploring.
Crucially, as an Archdeacon who serves the whole diocese, I will concurrently advocate for robust, structural safeguards that protect consciences on all sides, so every tradition has the space to "walk and work together" with absolute integrity.
Although I was deeply hurt by some of the Church's actions and spent years away from regular worship, I never lost my faith or my love of the richness of Anglican tradition.
Orthodox teaching grounded in scripture and tradition on marriage, and sacramental theology.
My hope is to contribute to a Church that is both faithful to its tradition and responsive to the challenges of our time.
Represent every member of the House of Clergy in Peterborough Diocese, listening carefully to colleagues from every tradition, background and parish context, and ensuring their views are represented faithfully, graciously and honestly at General Synod.
In short, we need a Churchgoers’ Charter. …………………… As a Cathedral chorister in the ‘60s, mine was an anglo-catholic upbringing, imbued with the choral tradition.
This is the most effective way for brothers and sisters in Christ to be energised in personal evangelism and opened up to God’s calling on their lives, whatever tradition they come from.
Alongside that, I sang for some years as a treble in a chapel choir in central London, providing a taste of a very different liturgical tradition.
In Johannesburg we worshipped at Northcliff Union Church, which has its roots in the Baptist tradition.
Having served churches in Nigeria, lived through displacement, ministered in Italy, and now serving in Sheffield, my theology is rooted in Scripture, informed by the Anglican tradition, and continually enriched through ministry alongside people marked by suffering, resilience and hope.
city or county — all are important, regardless of tradition or outworking of their faith.
A truly inclusive and comprehensive Church values every tradition and treats every person with dignity.
The Church cannot afford to shape and impose its policies around imagined preferences of equally imagined ‘groups’ whom it hopes to attract, at the expense of faithfully tending the living tradition it has inherited and making it available to those who are genuinely drawn to it.
at every level and in every tradition demand both humble honesty and clear action to build a church that is seen to be safer, transparent and trusted once again.
My own church tradition is Evangelical.
Theological Tradition
I came to an active faith in the evangelical tradition, and remain passionate for the gospel, particularly influenced by the Magnificat and the Beatitudes.
I want us to have the confidence to remain rooted in this historic tradition - at the same time as finding new ways of engaging contemporary society (and especially young people) with it.
But there are also so many opportunities due to our parish system, inherited assets, liturgical tradition and, most of all, committed people like you.
We must reach out to people of all ages in new ways, learning from ‘success stories’ across the Church, whilst avoiding any temptation towards forever seeking novelty in preference to tradition.
Parish work: As a priest of the central Anglican tradition I hope to be part of a Church of outward looking mission focussed parishes, refreshed and invigorated by pioneering thinking.
Why I want to serve on General Synod - Synod needs experienced Northern voices, rooted in a broad Anglican tradition and with a creative, open outlook.
On a personal note, I have a broad spiritualty using Ignatius’s Spiritual exercises as a sermon series this year, and minster in a church with a Eucharistic tradition, whilst integrating my charismatic evangelical formation.
I believe we must work with our brothers and sisters across the tradition to reflect the hope to which we are called.
Christ commands us to love one another; I am committed to working charitably and constructively with colleagues of every tradition.
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 have roots in the evangelical charismatic tradition, with a deep commitment to Scripture, prayer, mission and the work of the Holy Spirit.
I hold firm to the Anglican tenets of Scripture, Tradition, and Reason, standing as a candidate who will listen, learn, and seek the Missio Dei in every meeting, discussion, and vote during the next quinquennium.
Twenty years of working with parishes across the breadth of Anglican tradition has taught me to listen well, respect different convictions and seek common ground.
Having come through curacy training recently, I want to see it invest more in equipping people distinctly within their own tradition, rather than defaulting to a diluted middle that belongs fully to no one.
A session unapologetically rooted in a tradition teaches me more about our differences than one diluted to offend no one.
Rooted, Not Diluted: I will champion resourcing and formation that equips each tradition to go deeper into what it actually is, trusting depth over compromise.
I would welcome hearing from you, whatever your tradition, before or after you cast your vote.
• Evangelical and Orthodox by way of tradition
Church Tradition
In my free time, I study theology and philosophy, having a particular interest in the Augustinian theological tradition and the Caroline Divines!
However, while living in Exeter, I came into contact with the Book of Common Prayer at an Anglo-Catholic church - at which point I fell in love with the Prayer Book, leading me to further explore the Anglican tradition and realising that I had found my home within the Formularies.
Having attended various kinds of worship in high church traditions (including Anglo-Catholics, Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and Lutherans), and in low church traditions (including Evangelical Anglicans, Presbyterians, and Reformed), I have come to be grateful for the variety of churches within the Anglican tradition which provide us with unique insights into faith and practice, leading me to find my home somewhere in the middle between the high and the low end of the candle.
It is heartbreaking to witness the lack of focus on our Formularies, which have been a crucial part of the Church’s history; from the beginning until now, they have served as an important rule of our Anglican tradition.
I have no interest in setting innovation against tradition, but innovation must strengthen rather than inadvertently dismantle the extraordinary inheritance we already possess.
I want to bring to Synod the perspective of a parish priest serving small rural communitie rooted in liturgical tradition, unequivocally committed to inclusion, and hopeful about what we can become.
I want to stress that this is not a campaign for one tradition or one section of the Church, or just my parish church!
We should concentrate on scripture, tradition and reason, rather than secular trends.
But I am increasingly concerned that tradition merely for tradition’s sake is holding our beloved Church back in 2026.
Theologically, I stand within the Reformed evangelical and liturgical Anglican tradition (an unusual but vital combination in the Church of England today).
I have a particular affection for the choral evensong tradition in the Church of England and relaunched evensong in my own parish church.
I value the breadth of Anglican tradition and do not believe that any one party within it possesses the whole truth.
About me I am a parish priest, solicitor, CEECA/Unite representative and former member of General Synod, standing in the liberal catholic and broad-church tradition.
My journey has formed an Anglican faith grounded in Christ, with Scripture as foundational, informed by Tradition and engaged through Reason, as we seek faithfully to discern God's call in a changing world.
Christ · Scripture · Tradition · Reason · St Anselm
An Anglican faith grounded in Christ, formed through Scripture, Tradition and Reason, and deepened at the Community of St Anselm, Lambeth Palace.
Some of the behaviour from within my own tradition has been heartbreaking.
Inclusive church in the liberal Anglo Catholic tradition.
Young adults from unchurched backgrounds are walking into churches and asking how to become Christians in a way we’ve rarely seen before – this has been happening even in my Central Tradition benefice in rural Wiltshire.
This was my first experience of the Church of England, while my wife had grown up within the Church of England tradition.
While I’m part of the Liberal Catholic tradition of the Church of England, I have a broad experience in my own faith background having grown up a Roman Catholic and rediscovering my faith in my late teens in a conservative evangelical church.
I am definitely not a ‘tribal’ person: I value the gifts God has given to every tradition and individual and I want to remain open to receiving from those who are different to me.
We are taught simply to love one another, and I will keep advocating for the plurality of voices in our Anglican tradition to be heard, respected and work together.
A renewed vision of parish can honour tradition and celebrate how looking for growth enables more people to participate in church life.
I am passionate about the Church of England and the rich, diverse tapestry of ministry and tradition that makes us who we are.
spirituality of George Herbert and the English choral tradition.
o More than a quarter of ordained ministers licensed in the Church of England are self-supporting o However, they are much less frequently to be found in any of its representative bodies o Although many issues facing clergy are common to stipendiary and self- supporting ministers o There are issues specific to self-supporting ministers which specifically affect their well being o It is important that there is a voice for these issues in General Synod o If elected, I would offer such a voice, speaking on behalf of all self- supporting ministers, regardless of role or theological tradition.
I bring to Synod a lifetime shaped by the Catholic tradition of the Church of England; modest theological literacy; extensive knowledge of our diocese and wider church structures; commitment to the parish system; a passion for lay ministry in all its forms; considerable experience of working with people of differing views; broadly conservative views on key theological and ethical issues; and a willingness to learn from, and be challenged by, the experiences and insights of others.
I believe we must always value integrity, and not the tyranny of the current orthodoxy and I champion the three Anglican guiding principles of Scripture, Tradition and Reason.
A liturgy grounded in tradition alongside modernity
Young people, particularly, are being drawn to tradition, many filling Catholic and Orthodox churches.
I understand the traditional Christian teaching on sexuality and marriage, having first encountered the Christian faith within that tradition.
General Synod’s role in dealing with all these challenges has self-evidently been extremely difficult requiring much prayer, open hearts and minds to work with others inside and outside the Church, an acknowledgement of tradition and also a desire for relevance in our time.
My professional life as a church and charity lawyer has brought me into regular contact with parishes and church bodies from every part of the Diocese and of every tradition.
I am committed to working alongside and worshipping with others, whichever tradition they come from, to see God’s kingdom served.
I do so as vicar for eleven years of a growing town-centre church, an experienced school chaplain who longs for the church to engage ever more with young people, a priest unashamedly in the catholic tradition who is known to support fully those of other theologies, one who has much experience of supporting rural, village and smaller town ministry, an Essex boy who loves interrailing and P.G.
What I have noticed In my experience, when churches are adequately resourced and clergy not stretched across vast numbers of parishes, communities often appear better able to flourish in their living out of the body of Christ, regardless of the church’s tradition.
I want to be able to represent all clergy, to work across differences of tradition to serve our church together.
It means representing clergy of every tradition, not only those who agree with me; chairing debates so that minorities are heard; pressing questions at Bishop’s Council; and knowing the difference between speaking for myself and speaking for a whole house.
I’ve experienced two placements in the Anglo Catholic tradition (one alongside the Canon Precentor at Leicester Cathedral as an ordinand) and moved from a Charismatic Evangelical curacy to an incumbency of central tradition.
Safeguarding and Race: From the St Mary’s Website – ‘Our church is built on love, scripture, tradition, welcome, hospitality and ministry to the Parish.
As Co-Area Dean in Bristol City I prioritise building supportive and collaborative relationships with clergy colleagues, working together to make God’s love known in our communities, whatever our church tradition.
I believe we can hold our differences on contested issues with grace, good listening, and fidelity to Scripture, reason and tradition.
At a time of spiritual searching, clergy need to be encouraged to maintain the integrity of the Anglican tradition which is both Catholic and Reformed.
Rooted in the evangelical tradition, he works graciously and effectively across the full range of church traditions, marked by humility, wisdom, and a commitment to moving the Church forward together.
Proud to have been consecrated by Archbishop Sarah, I also fully hold to the Five Guiding Principles and the ideals of mutual flourishing, valuing the contribution traditionalist Catholics bring to the Church of England and wanting to see that tradition thrive in the life of the Church.
I believe there is something beautiful about being part of a Church that is united in Christ while containing real differences of tradition, theology and practice.
Alison and I trained together at Cuddesdon (in an inclusive broadly central-catholic tradition of ministry) and were ordained together at Durham in 1997.
been close to over-stretched rural multi-parish benefices (I know that the system in some parts of the countryside is in crisis); I have sometimes worked not far from very challenging urban environments where ‘parish’ has little meaning; I have had many reasons to value strong Diocesan teams; and I know that all churches depend on a continuing supply of willing volunteers, whatever their size or tradition: so I know the Church needs not simply to treat parishes as fixed and absolute.
• The ability to work with people with different church tradition
I am standing as a General Synod candidate with a strong commitment to the importance of effective Theological Education, front-line local ministry, engagement with young adults and universities, and the breadth of the Anglican tradition.
This varied experience has given me a sense of the breadth of tradition within the Church and the different views, joys and challenges experienced both by members ‘in the pews’ and those at a more strategic level.
Courage to listen and engage Some of the most important conversations facing the Church are also the most sensitive, including questions around gender, race, culture, identity, theology and tradition.
My own church background is broad: rooted in the evangelical tradition, enriched by charismatic and Celtic spirituality, and including helping to found the College of Anglican Catholic Women.
Among them lie the depth of historical identity, story, and tradition we stand in in our worship and practice, the beauty and splendour of our worship and our buildings that comes alongside the deep compassion for our community and those in need that so many churches show.
Bridging Disagreement: I come from a charismatic evangelical tradition, and my faith is rooted in Scripture and attentive to the Holy Spirit.
If elected, I would not see myself simply as a representative of my own church tradition, generation or particular areas of interest.
Whether through its liturgy, tradition, service or priestly ministry.
- As a society priest, I come from a tradition that is
I would advocate for fairer, more transparent resourcing: supporting flourishing mission, encouraging growth, and sustaining Christian presence where communities are poorest and most vulnerable, across every theological tradition.
e!|am a strong believer that there is beauty in the breadth of the Church, having been nurtured within the charismatic evangelical tradition before falling in love with the unfolding drama of salvation found within the Mass.
Mission Priest St Edmund’s Church Bearpark and Visiting Fellow in Anglicanism, St John’s College, Durham says, ‘Donna is a crucial voice for the Church of England to hear: a fine priest, rooted in the Catholic Anglican tradition and working class.
My own roots are in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England, having served in both conservative and more liberal contexts (I myself am very much in favour of women’s ministry at all levels).
This tradition is a living inheritance: it gives us the confidence to respond imaginatively to new circumstances while remaining faithful to what we have received.
WHY I AM STANDING I love the Church of England for its rich liturgical tradition, historical significance, and commitment to community service.
I favour also parish-led proposals that genuinely start with parishes and can be stopped by them; regard to be paid to a parish’s tradition before appointment of a priest-in- charge; and existing rights of consultation, representation and appeal to be upheld.
Patient theological reflection, scriptural and attentive to the actual place we find ourselves in, is not an ornament of the Anglican tradition but the Anglican tradition and should inform the way that our Synod thinks and shapes the future of Christ's Church.
• I would work with anyone in Synod, of whatever tradition, to strengthen theological education
Scripture and tradition give us something deeper than our individual opinions.
Our Anglican tradition gives us a way of debating, reasoning and listening, while still seeking common ground.
My experience of different traditions — South African, Methodist, Greek Orthodox and Anglican — has left me with a deep respect for the breadth of the Christian tradition.
We have inherited a long tradition that has, over the centuries, found creative and careful ways forward in the face of enormous social change and deeply held differences.
I spent formative years as a child singing regularly in a church choir in the then Bradford Diocese, and know first-hand what a fantastic missional opportunity church choirs can provide, as well as the experience and education children and young people can access through the Anglican choral tradition.
This is a practical issue affecting every tradition, every parish, and every deanery.
I want us to have the confidence to remain rooted in this historic tradition, while also finding new ways of engaging contemporary society.
Diversity of Tradition
I will do my best to work for improvements in clergy-well being for all clergy regardless of gender and tradition.
To be faithful to the tradition we have received in Word and Sacrament.
I believe in unity in diversity, and scripture, reason and tradition.
We need both rootedness and innovation, drawing from tradition while responding creatively to contemporary life.
I value the breadth of the Church of England because every tradition brings gifts and weaknesses, wisdom and limitations.
On Divisive Matters While I think the Anglican tradition is right to infer from scripture that the best place for a sexual relationship is in the covenanted marriage of a man and a woman, I believe persons of all sexualities should always be made welcome in all of our churches.
Every decision should be shaped by the apostolic faith handed down to us through Scripture and the tradition of the Church, breathed on and refreshed in each generation by the Holy Spirit.
TRADITION AND RENEWAL
But valuing tradition does not mean resisting change.
I identify most with the Benedictine tradition, and for the last two decades I have been nurtured and resourced by Douai Abbey in Berkshire.
I was christened in the United Reformed Church and attended an Anglican primary school in the High Church tradition.
Confident and faithful Christian witness The Church of England has inherited an extraordinary spiritual, intellectual and cultural tradition, yet often appears remarkably uncertain of its own purpose and value.
The Church should speak clearly about Jesus Christ, uphold a coherent Christian worldview and draw confidently on Scripture and the wisdom of the Anglican tradition.
I also hold to the Church's orthodox Christian understanding of marriage, rooted in Scripture and the Christian tradition.
I live between Wells and Cambridge, where I study music at university, and on the side of that am a choral scholar in St Catharine’s College choir, though it was in our own Wells Cathedral where my love for choral music and Anglican tradition began.
I am a great backer of the choral tradition of the Church of England; I find it a wonderful way to worship God in the beauty of holiness and how it connects worshippers back centuries to other Christians before us.
I greatly admire the beautiful old churches scattered around every recess of England, as well as our unique tradition of the Book of Common Prayer, and our ability to have a parish vicar to whom everyone in a village can turn for help.
My faith was formed in the Presbyterian tradition, growing up in Scotland and continuing as a young adult in London.
I’m also aware that engagement with General Synod by the charismatic evangelical tradition of the church - of which I’m a part - can be sparse.
I’d like to do my bit to change that by being ‘in the room’ in order to be helpfully encouraged and challenged by the diverse range of voices Synod contains as well as bringing the best of my tradition to bear on the issues discussed.
Together with my current church family I stand within the evangelical tradition of the Church, having been shaped by an emphasis on bible-based teaching and a focus on the life changing power of the Gospel.
I will actively listen to and represent all Worcester clergy, regardless of theological tradition.
As a passionate, “orthodox” charismatic evangelical, voting for me ensures a true breadth of representation across our diocesan landscape, giving voice to a vital theological tradition within Worcester.
As a Church of England Christian, I value the riches of our tradition, while holding that both tradition and contemporary culture must be considered in the light of Scripture.
I will use the Anglican tenets of Scripture, Reason and Tradition, empowered by the Holy Spirit, as a solid base to guide us in this.
My ministry has been shaped by two main strands of Christian tradition.
In terms of churchmanship, I’ve grown up within the Anglo-Catholic tradition, and I continue to value its sacramental depth, its sense of beauty in worship, and its conviction that the liturgy forms the Christian life.
I feel most at ease today in that middle space; drawing on the richness of the Catholic tradition while remaining anchored in Reformed theology.
I feelit’s a place where Word and Sacrament, beauty and truth, tradition and reform all meet in a way that feels both faithful and life-giving.
Honouring Tradition: I value the
My spiritual home is probably Taizé, ideally with a choir singing works from the Anglican choral tradition as well.
Tradition,
I believe the Church remains a powerful and relevent vehicle for the Missio Dei and the role of Synod is captured in these words of Gustav Mahler: “Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.” 16 of 29
I have a both a BA and a MA in Theology, Ministry and Mission which has equipped me with a passion for continued theological learning and an ability to see the beauty, and scriptural authority, of the breadth of CofE tradition.
I worship in a small country parish of Catholic tradition (but with a broad-church congregation).
This renewal has convinced me that evangelism rooted in Scripture, sacrament, and tradition is both possible and powerful.
How I would serve Exeter's clergy If elected I would represent all the clergy of Exeter Diocese, not only those who share my tradition or conclusions.
Living in Love and Faith: I believe the Church of England’s present marriage canons bear faithful witness to scripture and tradition.
The future: I want the next generation to experience the riches of following Christ in the tradition of the Church of England.
Alongside the Society of Catholic Priests, I believe that the Catholic tradition remains a rich gift to the Church of England.
I came to faith in an evangelical charismatic tradition, now draw on a more contemplative Ignatian spirituality, and minister comfortably within a modern catholic context.
A church rooted in tradition but relevant to contemporary lives.
I stand as a priest formed by the Global South, tested in the realities of Eastern Europe, and committed to the Anglican way of Scripture, tradition, and reason held in creative tension.
For me, Christian tradition is not a fossil, but a precious living thing to be handed on to the next generation.
I truly believe that the Church of England’s most beautiful feature is its diversity of tradition and thought.
What I hope to offer to General Synod Coming previously from another Christian tradition and also previously from another Anglican province, I am still full of wonder and delight at what is good, beautiful, true and avant garde about how the Church of England seeks to honour the great commission of Christ through breadth, parochial life and engagement and missional commitment.
• Deeply inherited tradition: both my father and grandfather were Church of England priests, and my mother
I was raised in a Christian family in a large Anglican church in the charismatic evangelical tradition and am thankful for an upbringing that surrounded me with Christian friends and family that spanned all generations, classes, and backgrounds.
If I were elected to General Synod, I would bring with me experience of ministry in different roles in different churches within the Anglican evangelical tradition.
Having seen at first hand the opportunities such funding can create, I believe national funding should be accessible to the whole Church, not least those rooted in the Catholic Tradition.
Scripture, the creeds, and the Anglican tradition have shaped my faith, and I aim to serve the Church with humility, integrity, and prayerfulness.
My faith is rooted in the historic Christian tradition.
Helping people grow as disciples and encouraging evangelism in every tradition
I’m a lifelong Anglican with a personal faith journey that encompasses a range of traditions including attending a church in the catholic tradition as a child, a large evangelical church in Hull, and nine different churches in Worcestershire and Dudley.
Worship and the next generation I want the national Church to value and sustain its great tradition of classical church music alongside contemporary worship.
Our musical tradition, church buildings and links with schools are major assets for mission.
I come from an evangelical tradition and am a member of the Diocesan Evangelical Fellowship.
My parents were of broadly evangelical stock, and my exploration of the faith they nurtured in me has led me to spend time in evangelical churches, in charismatic churches and to have found a home in more recent years in the liberal catholic tradition.
I will be supportive of Churches across our breadth of tradition, and especially where there is a desire to adapt to our changing missional landscape.
I would describe myself as orthodox, evangelical, and charismatic in my theology and tradition.
I am committed to a Church where every person — of whatever background, age, tradition, or circumstance — feels truly welcomed, accepted, and supported in worship and parish life.
I value enormously having been formed in a church tradition that has mission and evangelism at its heart, but I have always ministered in the ‘middle ground’ of the Church of England that has given me a greater breadth of sympathy, an instinct for meeting people where they are, and a theology that is pastoral as well as missional.
Urban and estates contexts I realise are a minority in the Diocese of Norwich and I don’t pretend to speak for everybody’s lived experience, but in a diocese as wonderfully varied as ours it is important that we see as broad a spectrum of tradition and experience represented as possible.
It was alien to the tradition I grew up in, but over time I've come to love its lucid theology and soaring prose, which are one of the Anglican Church's greatest inheritances.
The experience of church life in my own parish (central / liberal catholic tradition), at university (evangelical) and while in America (Anglo-Catholic) has given me a deep appreciation of the great richness which comes from the diversity encompassed within the Church of England and the Anglican Communion.
I am confident articulating a catholic vision for the church because I believe the church’s historic teaching, found in scripture and tradition, is good news for everyone.
While most of my church life in recent years has been within one tradition, attending different churches for services and ceremonies has helped me appreciate the variety of worship styles and perspectives found across the Church.
I spent my early years in a simple Anglo-Catholic church where I grew to love the richness and the beauty of a liturgical tradition, alongside the reverence of Communion.
In my early teens I had some experience in a more central, open church tradition, before joining a lively charismatic evangelical church.
My Christian faith has been shaped within the Anglican tradition.
I am not standing to represent a particular faction or tradition within the Church.
My husband was raised Catholic, and enjoying this breadth of tradition together is important to us as we raise our family.
Now I have settled in the liberal catholic tradition.
The Church of England and the wider Anglican tradition is unique in its identity as both catholic and reformed and as such makes an important contribution to the global church but is also enriched by working together and standing in solidarity with Christians around the world, including members of the persecuted church and Christians in Palestine and the wider Middle East.
• I have been, and continue to be, formed by the Catholic tradition within the Church of England,
Throughout this, I’ve sadly noticed that my tradition tends to view synods as “boring and useless”.
Synod should model the kind of leadership we want the Church to be known for: gracious, prayerful, and rooted in Scripture, tradition and reason.
Since 2024 I have been Rector of St Ann’s in Manchester city centre, where we are seeing encouraging growth, particularly among younger adults, and offer a truly broad, middle Anglican tradition of varied churchmanship and a warm welcome to all.
If elected I will listen to and support clergy from each and every tradition across Manchester Diocese, communicate what is happening at Synod, represent the concerns I hear and work constructively all.
I am rooted in the Catholic tradition as lived out in the Church of England.
This extends to Christians of all denominations and siblings of other faiths and none. ● For me the Church of England is an important and rich tradition with great potential for serving those most in need, inspired by the grace of Christ.
My faith is rooted in the evangelical tradition and shaped by a commitment to the authority of Scripture, the saving grace of Jesus Christ, the importance of prayer, and the call to share the gospel through both word and action.
We are a central church in tradition.
Our national Church should be a Church for everyone, regardless of age, gender, disability, tradition, race, sexuality or socio-economic background.
I hope to represent the whole breadth of clergy across our diocese: not one tradition or faction, but the full richness that makes the Church of England what it is.
I have been most influenced by the open evangelical tradition in the church.
More recently, I have come to value the Anglo-Catholic tradition.
Increasingly young people are exploring the Christian faith who come with no prior knowledge of the Church or of Scripture and tradition.
I value the diversity of tradition within the Church of England and feel we have much to contribute to society.
Race, class, age, disability, gender, sexuality, church tradition and the different communities and contexts in which we minister all shape what we see and the questions we bring.
At our best, we hold scripture, tradition and reason together, listen for the movement of the Holy Spirit, and remain at the table even when agreement is difficult.
tradition, I find there is much to commend sacramental evangelisation.
Rochester's clergy do not all belong to one tradition or serve in one kind of setting.
I grew up in the evangelical tradition of the Church of England in a vicarage family, and I am a member of the New Wine leadership network.
I have worshipped in churches ranging from the Catholic tradition of Anglicanism through to Evangelical congregations; these different styles have given me new and deeper insights, broadening my understanding of scripture.
I will strive to be a voice of hope on General Synod. ● Sustaining a Broad and Generous Church Our diversity and breadth of tradition is a strength.
I believe that the Church of England has as an incomparable opportunity to re-engage our fearful culture with the Christian Gospel, intelligently presented, in the rich tradition of Anglican worship, preaching, and everyday holiness.
Since becoming a Christian at the age of 17, I have enjoyed upholding the Church of England’s strong choral tradition, singing in several chapel and church choirs over the years.
As someone shaped by the liberal catholic tradition, I am committed to a Church rooted in worship, generous in theology, and courageous in its public witness.
If elected to General Synod I would give hope to give voice to the distinct experience, interests and intrigues of parish ministry from the liberal catholic tradition.
We should not lose focus on our core beliefs, heritage, tradition, and practice; the things we do well.
I have worshipped across the breadth of church tradition within the Church of England, and I understand keenly the challenges that are faced across country – in rural and urban contexts, traditional worship styles and newer expressions of Christian communities.
I have the imagination, the understanding, and the rootedness in the Anglican tradition to make a positive difference at national level.
I would love to see General Synod continue encouraging parishes to learn from one another, sharing good practice so that churches of every tradition, size and location can reach children, young people and families with confidence, creativity and faithfulness.
I stand in the orthodox tradition of the Church of England and believe that the Church's life and mission must remain rooted in Holy Scripture, the historic creeds and the Great Commission (Matt 28:18-20).
I am a lifelong Christian with a gentle and reverential faith, worshipping at St Stephen on the Cliffs, North Shore Blackpool, a church in the Anglo-Catholic tradition.
I want to serve the clergy of the Diocese of Carlisle faithfully, representing every tradition with honesty, integrity and respect.
I consider my home to be in the liberal, liturgical tradition of the Church, however I count myself friends with people across the diversity of church traditions and enjoy the opportunity to lead and worship in a variety of ways.