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Supporters of Women Bishops who reject the 'Single Clause' option of the Manchester Report
Published by John Richardson on May 28, 2008
Closed on Jul 05, 2008
Closed on Jul 05, 2008
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Thank you to those who signed this petition. You show a generosity towards those with whom you disagree which is truly a reflection of a Christ-like mind.
We, the undersigned, being members of the Church of England in England, support the consecration of women as bishops.
We note, however, the approval given by General Synod to resolution III 2 of the 1998 Lambeth Conference, which asserts that “those who dissent from, as well as those who assent to the ordination of women to the priesthood and episcopate are both loyal Anglicans.”
We regard the ‘Single Clause, Code of Practice’ option proposed in Annexe B of the Manchester Report as making insufficient provision for those members of the Church of England who do not share our view on women bishops.
We therefore respectfully ask the House of Bishops and the General Synod to take this into account when considering legislation to consecrate women as bishops, and commend their consideration of the other options in the Manchester Report.
We note, however, the approval given by General Synod to resolution III 2 of the 1998 Lambeth Conference, which asserts that “those who dissent from, as well as those who assent to the ordination of women to the priesthood and episcopate are both loyal Anglicans.”
We regard the ‘Single Clause, Code of Practice’ option proposed in Annexe B of the Manchester Report as making insufficient provision for those members of the Church of England who do not share our view on women bishops.
We therefore respectfully ask the House of Bishops and the General Synod to take this into account when considering legislation to consecrate women as bishops, and commend their consideration of the other options in the Manchester Report.
This petition is now closed.
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