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CEEC commissions first set of overseers
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) commissioned its first set of overseers on 12 July, at All Souls Langham Place, in London. The introduction of the Ephesian Fund and Alternative Spiritual Oversight (ASO) followed the General Synod decision in November...
CEEC expresses deep disappointment on ‘milestone day’ as Synod approves bishops’ Living in Love and Faith proposals
The General Synod of the Church of England has approved the Living in Love and Faith proposals, brought forward by Bishop Martyn Snow, which will see standalone blessings for same sex couples taking place and a timetable agreed towards clergy same sex marriages. John...
Orthodox coalition issues warning to archbishops
The Alliance has issued a warning to the archbishops of Canterbury and York that if a further departure from the Church’s doctrine takes place, it will face no choice but to rapidly establish a ‘de-facto parallel Province’ within the Church of England and take further...
CEEC welcomes orthodox bishops’ statement ahead of Synod
CEEC is grateful to the group of 11 bishops who have today published* a warning, ahead of General Synod, that the LLF proposals currently on the table would go against church doctrine, further endanger the unity of the church and by-pass proper canonical process. We...
‘Delegated episcopal oversight’ is not enough, says CEEC’s National Director
A lot of people have been asking for some time whether CEEC would be able to support and work with a proposal for delegated oversight – if that’s what the bishops bring to the General Synod (possibly this July) by way of provision for orthodoxy. In short – the answer...
Church leaders urge bishops to offer ‘pastoral provision’ to ordinands, as an urgent priority
Contributors at the recent Alliance day with orthodox ordinands (L to R): Vaughan Roberts, Sarah Jackson, John Dunnett and Tom Middleton Church leaders have called on bishops in the Church of England to allow ‘pastoral provision’ for those being ordained this...
CEEC launches 12 May ‘Together in Prayer’ day
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has today launched ‘Together in Prayer’, a day of prayer involving evangelical churches across the dioceses praying for the Church of England on Sunday 12 May. CEEC has highlighted its deep concerns about the trajectory...
A legally secure structural settlement, without theological compromise, is the only way forward, says CEEC’s John Dunnett
The meeting of the General Synod of the Church of England concluded on Tuesday 27 February 2024. Commenting on the debate on the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process, Revd Canon John Dunnett, National Director, Church of England Evangelical Council, CEEC, said: “The...
CEEC expresses ‘profound concern’ at ‘Living in Love, Faith and Reconciliation’ paper
CEEC has expressed ‘profound concern’ at one of the papers published ahead of February’s meeting of the General Synod. The paper entitled ‘Living in Love, Faith and Reconciliation’ (GS2346) is being brought to the Synod by the Bishop of Leicester, Martyn Snow. In...
Orthodox bishops publish ‘theological vision’ of Christian life and discipleship to ‘encourage’ and ‘equip’
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) welcomes today’s publication of a ‘theological vision’ of Christian life and discipleship by a group of orthodox bishops. These bishops, writing on behalf of a wider grouping in the House and College of bishops, say...