Consecrating
Women as Bishops in the Church of England
1. The nature and role
of episcopacy (Bishops)
It is argued that Bishops
as they exist in the Church of England today are simply Presbyters
(priests) who are set aside (consecrated) for a wider areas
of ministry.
2. Should women
be Bishops?
Since it is argued that
Bishops are Presbyters with a wider area of ministry the theological
question is essentially should
women be presbyters (priests)?
3. Issues arising from
the nature of episcopacy.
Because Bishops have
wider areas of ministry the consecration of women Bishops raises
particular practical issues.
4. The Rochester Commission
The Commission was
set up to look into the issues and make recommendations.
- A summary and analysis
of the Commission's report
Three submissions printed
in Churchman 116/1 (2002)
- Submission to the
Commission by Professor Gerald Bray
- Submission to the
Commission by Revd Mike Ovey
- Submission to the
Commission by Revd David Banting on behalf of the Reform
Council
- Ecumenical Responses to the Rochester Report
5.
Synodical process
What motions have been
passed by General Synod on this issue.
6. Provision for Opponents
If the legislation
goes ahead should any provision be made for opponents
and if so in what form?
Other
material
Including articles from
Churchman and Cross†Way
Together4ward Progress Report. Cross†Way article (2013) by Lee Gatiss.
Church Society launches new Campaign on Women Bishops: Together4ward
Women Bishops Measure - Church Society YouTube Appeal (November 2012)
Women Bishops - Letter from Church Society Council to Members of Synod (October 2012).
Women Bishops - Cross†Way article (Spring 2012) by George Curry (also published in CEN).
Women Bishops - the next stage. Cross†Way article (Autumn 2010) by David Phillips
Women Bishops - The July 2010 Debates at Synod. Cross†Way article by David Phillips
Women Bishops and a Religious Society. Cross†Way article (Autumn 2010) by David Phillips
Draft Legislation set before General Synod February 2009
Joint Submissions with Reform and FWS
Petition to the Guildford Group on
provision for opponents Oct 2005
Open Letter to the
House of Bishops prior to July 2005 Synod debate
Briefing Sent to Synod
members 2006-07
Cross†Way
articles (Spring 2005) on the Rochester Report:
Press Releases
Other articles
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