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Sexual Minorities Ugnada and Integrity Uganda call upon Ugandan religious leaders to recognise gay rights
(Anglican LGBT news – 26/02/2008)

Integrity Uganda and Sexual Minoroties Uganda write to Henry Orombi, Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, questioning his decision not to attend the Lambeth Conference and reminding him of the human rights, under God, of LGBTI people

Holy Irrelevant? The Church and LGBT Affirmation - A sermon preached at Trinity College, Dublin
(Changing Attitude news – 17/02/2008)

Holy Irrelevant? The Church and LGBT Affirmation. The Revd Colin Coward argues that of course LGBT people are a holy and relevant gift to the church.

Integrity Uganda appeals to Mothers’ Union - think about our LGBT children
(Anglican LGBT news – 15/02/2008)

Integrity Uganda has written to the Mothers’ Union in Uganda, noting failure on the mothers’ side to have dialogue with their LGBTI children and failing to protect and advocate for them. The mothers are failing in their 2001-2010 commitment to achieve a culture of peace and non-violence for all children in the world. Integrity asks them to acknowledge the unique sexuality of their LGBTI children, embrace them with indiscriminate love and help them understand the process of reconciling their sexuality and spirituality.

Davis Mac-Iyalla, Director of Changing Attitude Nigeria, returns to the USA to collect World Pride & Power Conference award
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 15/02/2008)

Davis Mac-Iyalla, Director of Changing Attitude Nigeria, arrived in the USA on 15 February 2008 to speak at the Riverside Church, New York City, this weekend and receive a World Pride and Power Conference achievement award in Los Angeles on February 23.

Directors of Changing Attitude Nigeria and England meet students and Principal of St Nicholas Seminary, Cape Coast, Ghana
(Changing Attitude news – 15/02/2008)

Davis Mac-Iyalla, the Director of Changing Attitude Nigeria, Bobby Ikekhuame Egbele, leader of the CAN Group in Benin City, Nigeria, and the Revd Colin Coward, Director of Changing Attitude England, recently visited the seminary of St Nicholas at Cape Coast in Ghana and met final year students and the Principal, the Very Revd Victor Atta-Baffoe.

Can there be 3.75 million lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered Anglicans?
(Changing Attitude news – 14/01/2008)

Changing Attitude suggests that the total number of LGBT Anglicans world-wide could be at least 3.75 million. The figure is based on the probability that in every country, at least 5% of the population will come to identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered.

Changing Attitude argues it place in the Communion and its effect on the Communion
(Changing Attitude news – 02/01/2008)

Changing Attitude argues that is is already at the centre of the Anglican Communion and realistic in its stance towards the secessionaist threat presented by GAFCOM and the challenge to create an inclusive Communion.

Changing Attitude responds to the GAFCON announcement
(Anglican Communion news – 31/12/2007)

Changing Attitude questions the motives and integrity of those organising the Global Anglican Future Conference in June and affirms that with them, we are faithful, mission oriented, global Anglicans.

Changing Attitude England response to 2007 Advent Letter
(Changing Attitude news – 16/12/2007)

What the Archbishop has been unable to doin his Advent Letter is articulate the experience and views of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) members of the Anglican Communion. We are a minority but our numbers are not insignificant. If the Communion has 75 million members, at a conservative estimate there are likely to be 3.75 million LGBT people among them.

A Pastoral Statement to Lesbian and Gay Anglicans from Some Member Bishops of the Lambeth Conference
(Lambeth Conferences – 01/12/2007)

The Pastoral Statement to lesbian and gay Anglicans was signed by 185 bishops in the aftremath of the debate on resolution 1.10 at the Lambeth Conference 1998

Archbishop of Canterbury meets LGBT members of the Consultation
(Anglican Communion news – 30/11/2007)

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Dr Rowan Williams, yesterday attended a meeting of the Clergy Consultation. Dr Williams presided and preached at a service of Holy Communion and later addressed the members present, responding to questions.

Diocese of New Westminster - Memorandum from the Right Reverend Michael Ingham, Bishop to all Diocesan Clergy
(Anglican Communion news – 23/11/2007)

Bishop Michael Ingham wrote to all diocesan clergy following the announcement from Burlington, Ontario, by the Essentials Network of a formal separation from the Canadian Church.

Ugandan lesbians and gays refused space to speak at Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
(International secular news – 23/11/2007)

David Kato, secretary of Integrity Uganda, was one of the East African lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) speakers from Uganda and Kenya who came to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on 23 November 2007 to speak at the CHOGM Speaker's Corner in Kampala. Met by police officers, they left after facing violence from the police and waiting for seven hours to be given entrance to the People's Space.

Is the Archbishop of Canterbury proposing to withhold Lambeth invitations from English bishops?
(Anglican Communion news – 19/11/2007)

In The Daily Telegraph, 19 November 2007, Jonathan Petre reports that the Archbishop of Canterbury is preparing to target individual bishops whose pro-gay policies threaten to derail his efforts to avert schism by withdrawing their invitations to next year's Lambeth Conference. Is the Archbishop of Canterbury proposing to withhold invitations from English as well as bishops from other Provinces, the USA in particular, who in the perception of conservatives, are also pro-gay in their diocesan policy?

The conflict within the Anglican Communion can only be resolved when lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people are fully included
(Changing Attitude news – 16/11/2007)

There is only one possible outcome for the current crisis in the Anglican Communion - the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people in the church, in lay ministry, as priests and as bishops, in every Province.

2014 Commonwealth Games – Our response to Abuja’s failed bid
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 12/11/2007)

At Changing Attitude Nigeria we are very disappointed at the outcome of the bidding process for hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Like most Nigerians we would have loved such an important international sporting occasion to come to our country. CAN issued a damning report about Abuja’s bid. Our disappointment is that the Nigerian government failed to respond to the issues we raised in time for the bidding process. We were not trying to stop Abuja’s bid completely, we were simply not prepared to support it at any cost.

Archbishop Akinola’s open letter to his fellow primates – a challenge from Changing Attitude Nigeria
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 09/11/2007)

Archbishop Akinola wants to maintain the way in which the church has corrupted the truth of the Gospel from its original meaning rather than seek to establish the genuine truth in its original meaning. Therefore he is himself guilty of the accusations that Martin Luther aimed at the church so long ago.

Changing Attitude, Integrity and Inclusive Church develop plans for Lambeth 2008
(Changing Attitude news – 18/10/2007)

The Revd Susan Russell, President of Integrity USA and the Revd Caro Hall, a member of the Integrity Board, met leaders of Inclusive Church and Changing Attitude in London from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 October to develop an integrated strategy for the Lambeth Conference 2008.

Changing Attitude Nigeria responds to the HOB statement
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 26/09/2007)

Changing Attitude Nigeria, after reading the response from the Episcopal Church House of Bishops, thanks them and welcomes their positive response to the commitment made by Lambeth Resolution 1.10 and repeated by the Primates of the Communion in 2005 and 2007 to listen to the experience of GLBT people in every Province.

Changing Attitude England responds to the HOB statement
(Changing Attitude news – 26/09/2007)

There is good news in the House of Bishops’ response as well as some disappointment for LGBT Anglicans. The response will help unite the Communion and further progress towards the full inclusion of LGBT people.

Kunonga of Harare claims Zimbabwe bishop practices homosexuality
(Changing Attitude news – 12/09/2007)

Dr Nolbert Kunonga, bishop of Harare, Zimbabwe, is reported as having made the sensational claim that one of the bishops in Zimbabwe is practicing homosexuality. Revd Colin Coward, Director of Changing Attitude, said the attitude being adopted by some dioceses in Central Africa will lead to the further abuse of and prejudice against lesbian and gay people.

Changing Attitude Nigeria investigates Bishop Orama of Uyo
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 12/09/2007)

A member of Changing Attitude Nigeria (CAN) journeyed to Uyo last weekend to investigate the reports of the offensive language reportedly used about LGBT people by the bishop in an address to the Diocesan Synod.

Colin Coward reflects on the implications of Bishop Orama’s reported remarks
(Changing Attitude news – 08/09/2007)

The news about the homophobic remarks made by Bishop Orama of Uyo continues to develop. It is now clear that the Church of Nigeria office in Abuja didn’t know how to respond to the report, nor how serious the bishop’s remarks would prove to be.

CA England and Nigeria challenge Archbishop Akinola and Bishop Minns to condemn Bishop Orama
(Changing Attitude news – 07/09/2007)

Changing Attitude Nigeria and England ask Bishop Martyn Minns and Archbishop Peter Akinola to issue a statement immediately repudiating Bishop Orama's comments, condemning them as utterly abhorrent.

Davis Mac-Iyalla challenges Bishop Orama's attack on lesbian and gay people
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 05/09/2007)

Davis Mac-Iyalla expresses surprise that a bishop like Orama uses hostile language about homosexuality and calls people created in the likeness and image of God satanic.

Changing Attitude Manchester walks in Gay Pride Parade
(Changing Attitude news – 27/08/2007)

A group of thirty five people walked with the Changing Attitude banner in the gay pride march in Manchester last Saturday. We were greeted with whistles, applause and great warmth by the huge crowd watching the parade.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu appeals to Primates to put aside differences
(Changing Attitude news – 24/08/2007)

The Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town, Dr Desmond Tutu, a patron of Changing Attitude, has asked all the Primates to put aside their differences in order to deal with the world’s troubles in an open letter sent last week to his successor as Primate of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, the Most Revd Njongonkulu Ndungane.

Bishop Gene Robinson interview to be broadcast on BBC Radio 4
(Changing Attitude news – 24/08/2007)

The Rt Revd Gene Robinson, Bishop of New Hampshire and patron of Changing Attitude, is interviewed by Michael Buerk for The Choice, to be broadcast next Tuesday, 28 August on Radio 4 at 9 a.m. He is to contract a Civil Partnership with Mark, his partner of 18 years, in June 2008.

Davis Mac-Iyalla responds to the Minns rewrite of the Akinola letter
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 24/08/2007)

Davis Mac-Iyalla, Director of Changing Attitude Nigeria, commenting on the involvement of Bishop Minns in the Akinola letter, said: “We believe that large sums of money have been received by the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) from sources outside the country. When will Archbishop Akinola openly tell the world the sources the money is coming from to sponsor his frequent travels and the alternative Lambeth conference that he is planning in 2008?"

“Minns rewrites Akinola” confirms Changing Attitude’s long-held suspicions
(Changing Attitude news – 24/08/2007)

Changing Attitude is nor surprised by today’s revelation that Archbishop Peter Akinola’s letter to the Nigerian Synods was in fact mostly re-written by Bishop Martyn Minns. This confirms our suspicion that the agenda of Global South is to defeat any attempt to overcome prejudice against LGBT people and accept our full inclusion in the church. This agenda is driven by conservative Americans.

CAN members witness court appearance in Bauchi
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 22/08/2007)

Three members of Changing Attitude Nigeria (CAN) attended the trial in Bauchi on Tuesday 21 August of 18 gay men arrested in a hotel on 5 August. Gorge and Tahir, both gay men, and Ifalade James, a lesbian member of the Church of Nigeria, all reported that the men when, accused of sodomy, denied the allegation.

Uganda: Kampala Homosexuals Speak Out
(International secular news – 18/08/2007)

In an unprecedented show of boldness, the homosexual community in Uganda yesterday came out and addressed their maiden press conference, complaining about discrimination and demanding acceptance by the public.

Further news about the arrest of 18 gay men in Bauchi, Nigeria
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 18/08/2007)

Changing Attitude has received further information about the arrest of 18 gay men in Bauchi. The number of men arrested in total was 18, of whom 13 are Moslems and 5 are Christians, 3 of the Christians Anglicans and 2 from another denomination.

Members of Changing Attitude Nigeria Jos group among the 18 arrested in Bauchi
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 15/08/2007)

The leader of the Changing Attitude group in Jos reports that 5 of the 18 gay men arrested at the party in Bauchi last week are members of the CAN group in Jos.

Eighteen gay men arrested and remanded for alleged sodomy
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 13/08/2007)

Changing Attitude Nigeria condemns the arrest of eighteen men who have been remanded in prison for alleged sodomy in northern Nigeria.

Nigeria “unfit” to host 2014 Commonwealth Games
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 03/08/2007)

“It would not be right for the 2014 Commonwealth Games to be held in Nigeria, given the country’s appalling human rights record, including its systematic persecution of lesbian and gay Nigerians,” said Davis Mac-Iyalla, founder and leader of the gay Christian group, Changing Attitude Nigeria.

Diocese of Hereford loses discrimination case against gay Christian youth leader
(Changing Attitude news – 18/07/2007)

The judgement issued against the Diocese of Hereford for discriminatoin against Mr John Reaney in not appointing him to the post of Youth Officer is a small but significant step forward for the movement towards the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) people in the Church of England.

Canon Akintunde Popoola repeats allegations against Davis Mac-Iyalla
(Changing Attitude news – 12/07/2007)

Canon Akintunde Popoola, Director of Communications for the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has repeated the allegations of fraud against Davis Mac-Iyalla in a comment posted on 7 July 2007 on the web site TitusOneNine. Once again we ask Archbishop Peter Akinola and bishop Martyn Minns to instruct Canon Tunde to stop publishing false allegations against Davis Mac-Iyalla, allegations which have provoked threats to kill Davis.

Davis Mac-Iyalla meets Bishop Ben Kwashie at Church of England General Synod, York
(Changing Attitude news – 10/07/2007)

Davis Mac-Iyalla, Director of Changing Attitude Nigeria met the Bishop of Jos, the Rt Revd Benjamin Kwarshie at an Anglican Mainstream meeting at York General Synod meeting.

Open letter to Archbishop Peter Akinola and Bishop Martyn Minns
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 25/06/2007)

Canon Popoola, Director of Communication for the Church of Nigeria has repeated false allegations against Davis Mac-Iyalla, Director of Changing Attitude Nigeria. In an open letter to Archbishop Peter Akinola and Bishop Martyn Minns, Colin Coward and Davis Mac-Iyalla have requested them to ask Canon AkinTunde to stop publishing false allegations against Davis, allegations which have led to death threats against him.

Davis Mac-Iyalla addressess Executive Council of the Episcopal Church
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 14/06/2007)

Nigerian Anglican Davis Mac-Iyalla, founder of his country's only gay-rights organization, Changing Attitude Nigeria, spoke to the Executive Council of the Epsicopal Church on 13 June 2007

Davis Mac-Iyalla, Director of Changing Attitude Nigeria to visit UK
(Changing Attitude news – 06/06/2007)

Davis Mac-Iyalla, director of Changing Attitude Nigeria arrives in London on 5 July directly from speaking and preaching at events across the USA. His first engagement will be to attend the General Synod of the Church of England. In York he will talk at a fringe meeting at General Synod on 8 July and meet bishops and members of Synod. Davis Mac-Iyalla’s visit to the UK and USA is a contribution to the listening process to which the Windsor Report committed the Anglican Communion.

Declaration of the Anglican Bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean (Global Center)
(Anglican Communion news – 02/06/2007)

Anglican bishops from Latin America and the Caribbean, meeting in San José, Costa Rica, May 18-22, released a declaration reaffirming their call for the Anglican Communion "to preserve its participative nature, diverse, ample and inclusive," characteristics they say are essential to Anglicanism.

Changing Attitude and Inclusive Church
(Anglican Communion news – 24/05/2007)

Changing Attitude England is a founder-member of InclusiveChurch and is committed to the goals and vision of InclusiveChurch. We take very seriously the challenges that have been extended to InclusiveChurch. We are working for a fully inclusive church, for LGBT people, our friends and families, for conservative evangelicals and everyone who has attacked and vilified us because of our sexuality. We do not believe there is any alternative to this radical challenge to the church, a challenge which took our Lord Jesus Christ to the cross.

Changing Attitude England regrets that bishop Gene Robinson has not been invited to the Lambeth Conference 2008
(Changing Attitude news – 23/05/2007)

Changing Attitude England regrets that the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has not yet extended an invitation to the Rt Revd V Gene Robinson, bishop of New Hampshire, to attend the Lambeth Conference in 2008. This is a cruel exclusion which serves yet again to remind faithful lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered Anglicans that we are not fully included in the church and are repeatedly excluded from the debate about human sexuality.

The Transexual Person is my Neighbour: Pastoral Guidelines for Christian Clergy, Pastors and Congregations
(Transgendered news – 21/05/2007)

These guidelines have been written to assist Christian leaders who are approached by a transsexual person, or their family, for pastoral support. Sadly it has sometimes been the person’s church that has proved most resistant to and uncomprehending of their decision to undergo gender re-assignment.

Lome Statement issued by the leaders of Changing Attitude Nigeria and West African LGBT Christian Groups
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 13/05/2007)

The meeting this weekend, 11 to 13 May 2007 in Lome, Togo of 35 lesbian and gay leaders from West African Christian groups was a moment of history for LGBT Christians in Africa. The leaders represented groups from Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Mali, Senegal and Togo met with leaders from Changing Attitude Nigeria.

Message from Bishop Gene Robinson to the LGBT Christian leaders gathered in Togo
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 13/05/2007)

Bishop Gene Robinson sends greetings to the leaders in Togo in the name of the Risen Lord. Please know that you remain in my prayers, and in the prayers of so many, who care for you and for your plight.

Leaders of Changing Attitude Nigeria and West African LGBT Christian Groups meet
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 11/05/2007)

Leaders from the 9 Diocesan Groups in Nigeria have gathered in a hotel in Togo, West Africa, where they have been joined by the Revd Colin Coward, Director of Changing Attitude England and the Revd Stephen Coles, Vicar of St Thomas, Finsbury Park and member of the General Synod of the Church of England.

CAN welcomes election of Dr Good Luck Jonathan as Vice-President of Nigeria
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 24/04/2007)

Changing Attitude Nigeria receives with gladness the news that Dr Good Luck Jonathan is the Vice-President elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and cautions him not to push for the reintroduction of the bill against same-sex marriages, relationships and organisations that was lost in the last Assembly.

The Bishop of Hereford and the employment tribunal
(UK Anglican news – 05/04/2007)

The Bishop of Hereford has told an employment tribunal in Cardiff he was complying with Church teachings when he decided not to give John Reaney, 41, from Llandudno, the job as a youth worker. It was his lifestyle, specifically that he was a sexually active man and not married that cost him the job

Archbishop of Canterbury comments on listening to LGBT people
(Anglican Communion news – 05/04/2007)

Changing Attitude welcomes the Archbishop of Canterbury's recent statements in which he has affirmed both the need to respect the human dignity of lesbian and gay people and also his concern for the proper liberties of homosexual people.

Progress halted on same-sex bill in Nigeria
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 29/03/2007)

Because of the continuing uncertainty, Changing Attitude Nigeria will not celebrate the defeat of the Same-Sex Marriage Bill publicly until after May 29 but we are now quietly confident and feeling more happy that is has been lost.

Changing Attitude welcomes progress on the listening process
(Changing Attitude news – 28/03/2007)

Changing Attitude welcomes the work undertaken by Canon Phil Groves to produce a preliminary report on what the Communion has done to honour its commitment to listen to the experience of gay and lesbian people. Our aim is clear. We want a proper process of listening to the experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people in every province of the Communion.

Changing Attitude England welcomes the response of the House of Bishops of the American Episcopal Church
(Changing Attitude news – 25/03/2007)

Changing Attitude England welcomes the statement and resolutions issued by the House of Bishops of The Episcopal Church at their recent meeting. We stand with our brothers and sisters in Integrity who have worked tirelessly for the removal of all discrimination against LGBT people at every level of the life of The Episcopal Church and for the authorisation of a rite of blessing for lesbian and gay relationships.

Changing Attitude Nigeria urges international action against Same Sex Marriage Act
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 23/03/2007)

Changing Attitude Nigeria urges world opinion to urgently condemn further progress on Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act 2006 in the Nigerian House of Representatives. It will make criminals of LGBT people simply for being who they are and we urge all Provinces and Primates of the Anglican Communion to support international action in condemnation of this dangerous and inhuman bill.

Changing Attitude England challenges Primate of All Nigeria to protect Davis Mac-Iyalla
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 02/03/2007)

Changing Attitude England and Nigeria challenge the Primate of All Nigeria, the Most Revd Peter Akinola, and the CANA bishop in the USA, the Rt Revd Martyn Minns, to issue a statement denouncing church members who are threatening violence against Davis Mac-Iyall and ask both the Archbishop and Bishop to unreservedly demand protection for Mr Mac-Iyalla.

Response to the Primates' Meeting
(Anglican Communion news – 19/02/2007)

Inclusive Church and Changing Attitude give a cautious welcome to the communiqué issued today by the Primates of the Anglican Communion meeting in Dar Es Salaam. We commend the work that the primates have done to further the mission of the church and to strengthen the bonds of the Anglican Communion. In particular we value the progress achieved on the listening process and the Anglican Covenant.

Report from the White Sands Hotel, Dar Es Salaam - Late night extra
(Anglican Communion news – 17/02/2007)

This evening a meeting took place in one of the first floor conference rooms at the hotel. The dozen-plus people present included Archbishop Peter Akinola, Archbishop Nicholas Oko, Bishop Martyn Minns and his wife Angela (the only woman present), Bishop Robert Duncan and Chris Sugden. It might have been an extended prayer meeting, and it might, of course, have been a strategy meeting attended by a minority of Global South secessionist bishops and their confederates.

Report from the White Sands Hotel, Dar Es Salaam - Day 5
(Anglican Communion news – 17/02/2007)

The Primates haven’t yet reached a definite conclusion on the Epsicopal Church's response to the Windsor Report, though they had engaged in discussion, debate and an exchange of views. We were told they have real tensions which have still to be worked through. There are clearly strong and desperately held differences between them.

Report from the White Sands Hotel, Dar Es Salaam - Day 4
(Anglican Communion news – 16/02/2007)

Colin Coward has asked Bishop Martyn Minns if, as a Bishop of the Church of Nigeria, he would ask his Director of Communications to stop publishing false accusations against Davis which are putting his life at risk and destroying his reputation. Bishop Martin agreed to contact Canon Popoola today.

Report from the White Sands Hotel, Dar Es Salaam - Day 4, part 2
(Anglican Communion news – 16/02/2007)

This lunch time, Archbishop Peter Akinola has been observed in the foyer of the White Sands hotel, going upstairs accompanied by Archbishop Oko of the Province of Bandel, Nigeria who was acting as his ADC, Angela Minns and a security guard. There is speculation as to why he has left the company of the other Primates (he is the only Primate to be sighted this lunch time) and what might be happening upstairs. Is a Global South strategy meeting taking place? Are they responding to developments inside the Primates meeting this morning? Inevitably, media speculation is that the Global South strategists are hatching a new plot.

Report from the Primates meeting - Day 3
(Anglican Communion news – 15/02/2007)

In the realm of the Primates meeting, everyone is still waiting for something to happen. As a result, Davis became the main focus of interest for the media for most of yesterday, continuing this morning.

Davis Mac-Iyalla meets Archbishop Peter Akinola
(Anglican Communion news – 14/02/2007)

This afternoon, following the first press briefing prior to the official beginning of the Primates meeting on Thursday 15 February, Davis Mac-Iyalla, Director of Changing Attitude Nigeria and Archbishop Peter Akinola, Primate of All Nigeria, met for the first time.

Report from the Primates meeting - Day 2
(Anglican Communion news – 14/02/2007)

I need to begin with an apology to my brothers David Anderson and Chris Sugden. The discomfort that has occurred between Bishop Martyn Minns, David Anderson, Chris Sugden and myself is not surprising. This whole Primates meeting is about personal relationships being abused and damaged.

Urgent appeal to the Primates of the Anglican Communion
(Changing Attitude news – 13/02/2007)

Davis Mac-Iyalla, Director of CAN, appeals to the Primates in the name of God to add their voices to others who have been calling on the Nigerian Government to stop progress on the bill outlawing LGBT relationships and meetings and withdraw it immediately.

Report from Dar Es Salaam 01
(Anglican Communion news – 13/02/2007)

The Revd Colin Coward, Director of Changing Attitude England, Davis Mac-Iyalla, Director of Changing Attitude Nigeria and the Revd Caro Denton Hall from Integrity USA arrived at the White Sands Hotel, Jangani Beach, Tanzania on Monday, not with difficulty and minor drama.

Report about Davis and Changing Attitude Nigeria
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 30/01/2007)

The Rev. Tracy E. Longacre, an Episcopal priest currently resident at Bambui, near Bamenda, Cameroon, recently visited and spent a week with Davis MacIyalla, Director of Changing Attitude Nigeria. This is an edited version of her report.

CA England comments on letter from Archbishops of Canterbury and York to Prime Minister
(Changing Attitude news – 24/01/2007)

Changing Attitude England is disappointed by the message communicated to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) members of our society and the Church of England in the letter to the Prime Minister sent by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York.

Inequality Now, address at 'Caught in the Crossfire' London conference
(Changing Attitude news – 13/01/2007)

What I experience now as a lesbian priest who is struggling to understand and give voice to the issues surrounding homosexuality in the Church of England, is a silencing of my voice and a fragmentation in the movement for change within the Church.

Davis Mac-Iyalla Director of Changing Attitude Nigeria receives death threat
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 11/01/2007)

Davis Mac-Iyalla, Director of Changing Attitude Nigeria, received a hand-written letter delivered on 9 January 2006 to the location where he is resident which concludes with the threat to bathe Davis Mac-Iyalla with acid unless he repents.

Caught in the Crossfire
(Changing Attitude news – 11/01/2007)

Changing Attitude London is delighted to be welcoming Ben Summerskill, Chief Executive of Stonewall, and Kathy Galloway, Leader of the Iona Community, as speakers at their conference ‘Caught in the Crossfire’ this Saturday.

A response to the conservative evangelical Covenant
(UK Anglican news – 15/12/2006)

Changing Attitude interprets the conservative evangelical Covenant as a further step in the attempt to exclude lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Anglicans who fall in love and commit themselves to faithful, intimate relationship, from the life and ministry of the church.

Changing Attitude reveals results of Civil Partnership Survey
(Changing Attitude news – 14/12/2006)

A survey undertaken by Changing Attitude since the Civil Partnership Act became law on December 21st 2005 has found that 87 couples - 174 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) members of the Church of England, lay and ordained – have registered their civil partnership. Changing Attitude invites the House of Bishops on this first anniversary of the Civil Partnership Act to dialogue with us and our supporters, to formulate a policy which recognises God’s call to faithful, loving LGBT Anglicans who have, or who wish to, register their partnership.

Archbishop Peter Akinola unhappy with his secessionist friends in the USA
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 03/12/2006)

Archbishop Peter Akinola returns to Nigeria unhappy with the lack of commitment from secessionist bishops in the USA and frustrated with progress on the anti-gay bill in Nigeria. Davis MacIyalla is subjected to death threats.

Church leaders launch concerted attack on gay equality
(UK secular news – 29/11/2006)

Various church leaders and groups launched an attack this week on the introduction in January of the Sexual Orientation Regulations in Northern Ireland. The new laws are designed to stop businesses from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

South Africa approves Civil Unions Bill
(International secular news – 15/11/2006)

The South African Parliament today approved the controversial Civil Unions Bill, which provides for same-sex marriage.

Davis Mac-Iyalla CAN leader survives serious liver infection
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 15/11/2006)

A week ago Davis Mac-Iyalla was admitted to Clinque Biasa where doctors diagnosed a critical liver infection. He has now been released from hospital and has returned home to find abusive and persecutory emails.

Partnered gay man ordained in Dunedin, New Zealand
(Anglican Communion news – 04/11/2006)

A partnered gay man is one of three people being ordained deacon on Saturday 4 November in St Paul's Cathedral, Dunedin by the Bishop of Dunedin, the Rt Rev George Connor

Presiding Bishop elect Katharine Jefferts Schori meets Archbishop Rowan Williams
(Anglican Communion news – 27/10/2006)

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams held his first meeting on 27 October 2006 with the newly elected Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Katharine Jefferts Schori.

Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) plans for Lambeth Conference
(Anglican Communion news – 25/10/2006)

Changing Attitude England has received reports from various members of Changing Attitude Nigeria suggesting that Archbishop Akinola planning to come to Lambeth 2008 with 5 delegates from each diocese resulting in a delegation numbering nearly 500 people.

Changing Attitude Nigeria continues to worry the Church of Nigeria
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 25/10/2006)

According to the reports from Changing Attitude Nigeria (CAN) members, Davis MacIyalla, the Director of CAN, continues to give serious concern to the hierarchy of the Anglican Church.

CA England engages with Archbishop Peter Akinola's arguments
(Anglican Communion news – 20/10/2006)

CA England welcomes Archbishop Akinola's determination to continue to engage with the issue of homosexuality in the Anglican Communion and within Africa. We disagree with his understanding of homosexuality as a social vice which is evil.

Changing Attitude Nigeria appeals for help with plans for second General Meeting
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 09/10/2006)

Changing Attitude Nigeria appeals to everyone who loves our Anglican Communion and supports the Windsor process and the full inclusion of LGBT Anglicans in every Province to help meet our goal of gathering 2,000 members at a second General Meeting in Lagos.

Changing Attitude England response to the Kigali communiqué and The Road to Lambeth
(Anglican Communion news – 08/10/2006)

While many parts of the church are engaged in discussion about the impact of the Kigali communiqué published at the conclusion of the Global South meeting and The Road to Windsor document on the future of the Anglican Communion, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Anglicans have been feeling deep anxiety and fear.

Changing Attitude Nigeria worries Archbishop Akinola
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 21/09/2006)

Reports from Changing Attitude Nigeria groups in Abuja and Port Harcourt indicate that Archbishop Peter Akinola continues to be deeply worried about CAN and its growing presence in dioceses across Nigeria.

Letter from the Deanery Synod of the Baltic and Nordic Countries to the Archbishop of Latvia
(Anglican Communion news – 21/09/2006)

The Deanery Synod of the Nordic and Baltic Countries have expressed their concern at the events at St Saviour's church Riga on 22nd July, support for the Revd Julius Catilis and condemnation of the hostility shown to homosexual people

A vote for inclusion - a report from New Zealand
(Anglican Communion news – 19/09/2006)

Tony Fitchett explains why he asked the General Synod of New Zealand to uphold the listening process

South African Anglican Church won't challenge civil unions bill
(Anglican Communion news – 15/09/2006)

Following a recent meeting of the Synod of Bishops of the Church of the Province of Southern Africa, Archbishop Njongonkulu Ndungane spoke about the Anglican Church's position on the Constitutional Court ruling on same-sex marriage and said the Anglican Church was on a "journey" to get to grips with the issue of same-sex partnerships being recognised by law.

Love, Dearest Joe, and Traitors
(Changing Attitude news – 01/08/2006)

William Adom, a gay Anglican member of Changing Attitude Nigeria, published these three meditations to the CAN online news group. William reflects on his understanding of love, the joy and pain of his love for Joe, and the betrayal of governments and church leaders.

First Anniversary of Changing Attitude Nigeria (CAN)
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 01/08/2006)

Changing Attitude Nigeria is proud to celebrate the first anniversary of our founding. In the first year, we have many achievements to be proud of, including our impact on the life of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, which had previously denied that lesbian and gay people are members of the church.

Report from Changing Attitude group, Edo State, Nigeria
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 05/07/2006)

The Edo state branch of Changing Attitude Nigeria started a few months ago after the first General Meeting in Abuja. Members share their experiences at every meeting and tell their stories because they have all had different bad experiences.

Davis MacIyalla and other supporters attend the first Gay Pride in Togo
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 04/07/2006)

Davis MacIyalla, director of Changing Attitude Nigeria (CAN) gave a talk about his work and the role of CAN in the development of the West African LGBT Christian community at the first Gay Pride organised in Togo.

Report of the Jos branch of Changing Attitude Nigeria
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 30/06/2006)

The leader of the Changing Attitude branch in Jos posted a report showing that group is meeting but revealing that even to meet in a private house puts members at risk and has created a serious problem for the leader.

Changing Attitude welcomes the nomination of a partnered gay man to be Bishop of Newark
(Anglican Communion news – 29/06/2006)

Changing Attitude welcomes the nomination of a partnered gay candidate to be Bishop of Newark in the US Episcopal Church, and points out that the Episcopal Church and the Church of England both knowingly appoint gay bishops and clergy.

An Open Letter to my Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Brothers and Sisters in Christ
(Anglican Communion news – 24/06/2006)

In the aftermath of General Convention, first, let's give ourselves some time to recover. Let's remember what DID happen. Faithful gay and lesbian Episcopalians showed up and witnessed to the power of Almighty God working in and through their lives.

Reflections on General Convention in Columbus and the Consultation at St George's, Windsor
(Anglican Communion news – 21/06/2006)

While conservative Americans are trying to provoke a split in the Anglican Communion, Colin Coward finds enthusiam and calm confidence at General Convention in Columbus and a Consultation at St George's House, Windsor, with a commitment to listen and work together.

Testimony to Episcopal Church General Convention on the Windsor Report
(Anglican Communion news – 18/06/2006)

The debate on the 1998 Lambeth Conference resolution 1.10 was vitriolic, destructive, and utterly un-Christian. The debate was not enlightened by the presence of the Holy Spirit and it resulted in a dysfunctional, conflicted resolution.

Church of Ireland Ought not respond to Anglican Controversy by Erecting Walls of Exclusion
(Anglican Communion news – 10/06/2006)

Anglicanism runs the risk of becoming something wholly unattractive and unrecognisable to those who are drawn strongly to its sometimes exasperating breadth, untidiness and inclusiveness. One result is that gay people have become scapegoats in what is a more deep-seated constitutional crisis.

Most Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Anglicans live in the Global South
(Anglican Communion news – 05/06/2006)

The percentage of LGBT people is almost certainly similar in every country and society. Assuming that the Global South has the same proportion of potentially gay/homosexual/MSM/lesbian/bisexual/transgender people as the West, then the majority of LGBT Anglicans live in the global south.

Changing Attitude Australia announces launch meeting; developments in Kenya and Nigeria
(Anglican Communion news – 05/06/2006)

The launch meeting of Changing Attitude Australia is being held on Sunday 25 June 2006 from 3pm to 5pm at St John’s, Bentleigh, Melbourne, expanding the international network of Changing Attitude groups. A group of thirty two lesbian and gay Christians including eighteen Anglicans, eight Presbyterians and 6 from other denominations has made contact with Changing Attitude England. The work of Changing Attitude Nigeria continues to develop against a hostile Anglican Church background.

Richard Harries believes openly gay men should be bishops
(UK Anglican news – 30/05/2006)

The Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Rev Richard Harries has reaffirmed his belief that an openly gay man should be allowed to be appointed a bishop.

CA sees the positive in the Kenyan crisis
(Anglican Communion news – 25/05/2006)

The revelation that Bishop John accepted an invitation several months ago to become a patron of Changing Attitude has created a storm in Kenya but the resulting publicity brings information to Kenyan lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Anglican Church members, and to the heterosexual majority.

Senior Kenyan Anglican holds different views on homosexuality from the Archbishop
(Anglican Communion news – 23/05/2006)

Esther Mombo, Academic Dean at St Paul’s United Theological College, Limuru, expresses a very different perspective on homosexuality from those of the Archbishop, the Most Rev. Benjamin Nzimbi.

The Bishop of Chelmsford and the Anglican Church of Kenya
(Anglican Communion news – 23/05/2006)

Bishop John Gladwin has been greatly surprised and saddened by the Kenyan response to the news that he is a patron of Changing Attitude and hopes that we can get over this misunderstanding and make clear our determination to carry forward the Lambeth Resolutions, and to learn how God is at work in all his people in England and in Kenya.’

Archbishop of Kenya unable to “advance the lined-up activities” for Bishop Gladwin’s visit to Kenya
(Anglican Communion news – 22/05/2006)

Now the Archbishop of Kenya has discovered through factual, fact finding correspondence the position of Bishop John Gladwin on human sexuality he is unable to continue with advancing the lined up activities in Kenya with the Diocese of Chelmsford.

John Gladwin falsely accused of lobbying for homosexuality in Kenya
(Anglican Communion news – 22/05/2006)

A local paper Kenyan paper published a story on Sunday 21 May maliciously and totally untruthfully claiming that the Rt Revd John Gladwin, Bishop of Chelsmford is in Kenya to lobby for homosexual deviance having discovered that is a patron of Changing Attitude.

Nigerian bishops who listen to gay people risk imprisonment
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 17/05/2006)

Changing Attitude Nigeria calls on people around the world to support us in putting pressure on the Nigerian Government to withdraw the bill banning same-sex marriage. The bill will make it impossible for any Nigerian bishop to listen to homosexual experience in accordance with commitments made by the Anglican Communion. They will be labelled a supporter of homosexual people and be at risk of prosecution.

Diocese of Bristol Pastoral Letter about Civil Partnerships
(UK Anglican news – 16/05/2006)

The Bishop of Bristol writes to clarify the confusion and address the concerns clergy and church members may have since implementation of the Civil Partnership Act in November 2005.

Integrity salutes election of the Rt. Rev. Mark Handley Andrus as eighth Bishop of California
(Anglican Communion news – 06/05/2006)

Integrity USA salutes the election of the Rt. Rev. Mark Handley Andrus as the eighth Bishop of California. He is great champion for human rights-including equality for LGBT people.

Canadian bishops speak out against Nigerian laws on homosexuality
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 04/05/2006)

Canada's Anglican bishops unanimously endorsed a motion expressing "grave concern" about proposed legislation in Nigeria that "would prohibit or severely restrict the freedom of speech, association, expression and assembly of gay and lesbian persons" and criticized the (Anglican) Church of Nigeria for its support of the legislation.

Evangelical Alliance publishes booklet warning church about transsexuality
(UK church news – 29/04/2006)

The Evangelical Alliance (EA) has published a new booklet, Gender Recognition: A Guide for Churches to The Gender Recognition Act (UK). EA warns that an outright negative response to a transgendered person is likely to be seen by them as provocative and involving a clear breach of the Gender Recognition Act (GRA)and churches need to bear in mind the threat of legal action and media exposure.

Come Out! says Jesus to Lazarus and LGBT Anglicans
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 23/04/2006)

LGBT Anglicans will come out, as Lazarus did from the tomb when commanded by Jesus and denounce the iniquitous new law in Nigeria and the obscenity of existing laws under which lesbian and gay people can be sentenced to 14 years in prison, or death.

St Sebastian church community opens in Uganda
(International church news – 18/04/2006)

The church community of St Sebastian based in Gran Canaria, known for its outreach to homosexuals, has announced the establishment of religious fellowships in Kenya and Uganda, East Africa with preparations to offer religious services in the two East African countries are now at an advanced stage.

Nigerian Anglican hostility to gays and threat to Davis MacIyalla revealed
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 17/04/2006)

Two members of Changing Attitude Nigeria have revealed the war that is being waged against lesbian and gay church members by the Church and the effect this is having on their faith and security. Lesbian and gay church members are now living in fear of their lives should their sexual identity be discovered.

African LGBT strongly represented at the ILGA World Conference
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 15/04/2006)

With more than 15 African representatives at the 23rd ILGA World Conference, African people made their communities highly visible and called for greater internal but also external advocacy towards the empowerment of the LGBT/gender movement on the African continent. Among Francophone and Anglophone African representatives who took the floor in the Africa plenary discussion on the second last day of the Conference was Davis Mac-lyalla (Changing Attitude, Nigeria).

Open letter to Canon Akintunde Popoola, Director of Communications, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 13/04/2006)

Canon Tunde in repeatedly attacking Davis MacIyalla, Direcotor of Changing Attitude Nigeria has given Davis the opportunity to tell his truth to the world and strengthened his reputation. He still fails to address the responsibility of the Church of Nigeria to respond to Lambeth 1.10 and the Windsor Report.

Archbishop Peter Akinola expects to elect and consecrate bishops in America
(Anglican Communion news – 12/04/2006)

In a letter sent to Bishop Jack Iker of Fort Worth, Archbishop Peter Akinola wrote that he expects to elect and consecrate new Episcopal leadership in the coming months for CANA, the Convocation for Anglicans in North America.

LEAC attempts to indict Bishop Gene Robinson and those who consecrated him
(Anglican Communion news – 12/04/2006)

Lay Episcopalians for the Anglican Communion (LEAC) has launched a national petition drive to bring to church trial the 35 bishops involved in the installation of the Rt Revd Gene Robinson, bishop of New Hampshire, including bishop Gene himself.

New bishop of Cashel and Ossory supports same-sex unions
(UK Anglican news – 12/04/2006)

Michael Burrows, the Dean of Cork in the Church of Ireland, who regularly gives Holy Communion to parishioners in long-standing homosexual relationships has been appointed Bishop of Cashel and Ossory.

European Parliament members call Nigeria to abandon anti-gay legislation
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 08/04/2006)

Sixty members of the European Parliament’s Intergroup on gay and lesbian rights has strongly condemned the Nigerian government over its proposals to make same sex relationships illegal and to ban gays and lesbians from forming organisations in an open letter calling for the withdrawal of the proposed legislation which would violate human rights.

Manchester Report 'Gayness in God'
(Changing Attitude news – 06/04/2006)

In April 2006 the Manchester Group enjoyed a talk entitled ‘Gayness in God’ given by David, an orthodox Jew, who pointed out that there were differences of approach within Judaism towards homosexuality, as among Christians.

Colin Coward addresses the new attack made against Davis MacIyalla, Director of Changing Attitude Nigeria
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 06/04/2006)

Canon Akintunde Popoola has made further attacks on the integrity and credibility of Davis MacIyalla in his recent postings to Thinking Anglicans. Sir Davis MacIyalla is continuing to reveal a true picture of himself as he describes to Colin Coward and other people his involvement with the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).It is very different from the picture presented in the disclaimer of 28 December 2005.

Nigerian gay representatives meet officer at Nigerian Human Rights Commission
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 03/04/2006)

Davis MacIyalla and other delegates from Nigeria attending the International Lesbian and Gay Association Conference in Geneva met a senior officer of the Nigerian Human Rights Commission and discussed the ‘Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act, 2006’ with him.

Davis MacIylla reports suspicions of Anglican Church involvement with new bill
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 01/04/2006)

Davis reports that he has received emails from friends in Nigeria warning him not to come back to Africa as it is becoming an even more dangerous place for him. Sources close to the centre of Church affairs in Abuja report that Canon Popoola and Archbishop Akinola initiated the idea of the bill and persuaded the government to take it forward. All the Nigerian delegates attending the ILGA Conference in Geneva are now living in fear of arrest on their return to Nigeria.

Nigerian Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act introduced to House of Representatives
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 01/04/2006)

The executive Bill seeking to ban same sex relationships in Nigeria, the “Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act, 2006” has been introduced to the House of Representatives.

Davis MacIyalla describes his work with Bishop Ugede in the Diocese of Otukpo
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 01/04/2006)

Davis describes how he met Bishop I Ugede and was invited to Otukpo to help reorganise diocesan structures, becoming a lay reader, diocesan administrator, principal of the school and a knight of the church

The Truth of same-sex unions in the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 10/03/2006)

Davis MacIyalla defends lesbian and gay Nigerians against the attack made by the Rt Revd David Onuoha

Open letter to the Most Revd Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Dr John Sentamu, the ACO and ACC
(Anglican Communion news – 17/02/2006)

Changing Attitude has asked that the Standing Committee of the Anglican Consultative Council meeting in London in March 2006 address the hostile statements issued by the Church of Nigeria about lesbian and gay Anglicans in Nigeria and the Church's support for proposed Government legislation outlawing same-sex marriage and free association of gay people in Nigeria.

Open letter to the Most Revd Dr Rowan Williams and others
(Anglican Communion news – 17/02/2006)

Changing Attitude has released the text of a letter sent to the Archbishop of Canterbury and others on 14 February 2006. The letter asks the Standing Committee of the Anglican Consultative Council meeting in London in March 2006 to address recent events in Nigeria.

Changing Attitude Nigeria responds to Government proposals to outlaw same-sex marriage
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 15/02/2006)

Many people from the press in Nigeria and from other countries have contacted Davis Mac-Iyalla, Director of Changing Attitude Nigeria asking for comment on the proposed Government Bill outlawing same-sex marriage. Davis has remained silent, praying and thinking about what to say but now has some answers.

Civil Partnerships — Anglicans do it!
(UK Anglican news – 15/02/2006)

Supporters of Changing Attitude and LGCM, lesbian and gay, lay and ordained, have been among the first couples announcing their intention to register their partnerships.

Bishops react to Civil Partnerships
(UK Anglican news – 15/02/2006)

Several bishops have made statements, written articles in diocesan newspapers or issued letters to clergy regarding Civil Partnerships.

Mr Davis MacIyalla, Director of Changing Attitude Network (Nigeria)
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 16/01/2006)

Changing Attitude (England and Nigeria) have asked Canon AkinTunde Popoola to provide evidence to support the serious allegations made against Davis MacIyalla, the Director of Changing Attitude Network Nigeria (CAN). No evidence has so far been provided. We have consulted solicitors with a view to protecting Mr MacIyalla’s reputation. We are making public some of the documents sent by Davis MacIyalla to Changing Attitude (England) together with photographs of himself and one photograph of four in our possession taken at the General Meeting held in Abuja.

Statement by Changing Attitude (England) about allegations against Changing Attitude Network (Nigeria)
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 05/01/2006)

Canon AkinTunde Popoola, Director of Communications, Church of Nigeria, issued two press releases on 28 December 2005 on behalf of Archbishop Peter Akinola, making serious allegations against Mr Davis MacIyalla. Changing Attitude responds.

Changing Attitude Network Nigeria responds to criticism by the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 31/12/2005)

Canon AkinTunde Popoola, Director of Communications, Church of Nigeria, issued two press releases on 28 December 2005, making serious allegations against Mr Davis MacIyalla. Changing Attitude makes an initial response.

Dr Jeffrey John's St Stephen's Day sermon
(UK church news – 26/12/2005)

Dr Jeffrey John, the Dean of St Albans, urged church leaders not to be afraid to make a stand against bullies in a sermon preached in St Albans Cathedral on Sunday 26 December and broadcast on Radio 4.

Changing Attitude Nigeria holds successful first General Meeting
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 29/11/2005)

For the first time in Nigeria’s history, gay and lesbian Anglicans came together at the weekend in Abuja for the first General Meeting of Changing Attitude Nigeria (CAN) and declared that prejudice against them was as “unacceptable as racism or prejudice against women.”

Changing Attitude Nigeria network General Meeting
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 25/11/2005)

The first General Meeting of the Changing Attitude Network in Nigeria is being held November 25 to 27, 2005. Over 1,000 delegates are expected to gather at the National Art Council in Abuja including 100 lesbian and 900 gay members of Anglican churches from every part of Nigeria.

Changing Attitude's Rough Guide to the Civil Partnership Law
(UK church news – 23/11/2005)

Changing Attitude's advice to clergy considering entering into a Civil Partnership

Changing Attitude welcomes Bishop Gene Robinson to the UK for our tenth anniversary celebration
(Changing Attitude news – 03/11/2005)

Changing Attitude is proud and delighted to welcome the Bishop of New Hampshire, the Rt Revd V Gene Robinson, to the UK. Bishop Gene will deliver an address following services at St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, and St Elisabeth, Reddish, Stockport. Changing Attitude’s 10th anniversary provides an opportunity for British Christians to meet and hear Bishop Robinson on his first visit to another Anglican Province.

Changing Attitude Nigeria members held by police
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 28/10/2005)

Davis MacIyalla and eight members of Changing Attitude Nigeria were arrested and held in Wuse police station, Abuja, from 3am Saturday 22 October to Monday 24 October. The arrest seems to have been speculative, but the suspicion remains that they were targeted because of their public stance in the Daily Sun newspaper for Christian gays and lesbians in Nigeria.

Changing Attitude Network Nigeria challenges Archbishop Peter Akinola in the Daily Sun, Nigeria
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 17/10/2005)

Changing Attitude Nigeria achieved national awareness today by having an article published in the Daily Sun, Nigeria’s national mass circulation newspaper.

Autumn meetings may further Anglican Communion fracture
(Anglican Communion news – 09/09/2005)

Further developments in the threat to create a split in the Anglican Communion can be expected to take place at three meetings taking place this autumn.

The Anglican Communion Office Facilitator for the Listening Process on Human Sexuality
(Anglican Communion news – 02/09/2005)

The Anglican Communion Office has placed an advertisement for a Facilitator for the Listening Process on Human Sexuality in the Church Times and Church of England Newspaper. The post is being created in response to the Lambeth Conference Resolution 1.10 taken in 1998.

Changing Attitude network launched in Nigeria
(Changing Attitude Nigeria news – 01/09/2005)

Davis Mac-Iyalla introduces the newly formed Changing Attitude Network Nigeria.

The Bishop of Worcester dissociates himself from bishops’ statement on civil partnerships
(UK church news – 19/08/2005)

The Bishop of Worcester, Dr Peter Selby, a patron of Changing Attitude, has written an article for the Church Times (19 August) dissociating himself from the House of Bishops over its statement on the Civil Partnerships Act.

A Statement on the Church of England's response to Civil Partnerships
(Anglican Communion news – 05/08/2005)

The Archbishop of Nigeria issues a statement on the Church of England's response to Civil Partnerships

Nigerian Archbishop Peter Akinola says C of E should be suspended for backing Civil Partnerships
(Anglican Communion news – 31/07/2005)

An article written by Alex Delmar-Morgan for the Sunday Times but not printed in full in the print edition reported that Archbishop Peter Akinola has said the Church of England should face disciplinary action and called for its temporary suspension from the Anglican Consultative Council.

The House of Bishops Pastoral Statement on Civil Partnerships - the challenge to the Church
(UK church news – 29/07/2005)

The House of Bishops Pastoral Statement on Civil Partnerships challenges the Church, lesbian and gay Christians, lesbian and gay clergy, the bishops of the Church of England, and conservative Anglicans.

Civil Partnerships - A pastoral statement from the House of Bishops of the Church of England
(UK church news – 26/07/2005)

On 5 December 2005 the Civil Partnership Act comes into force. It will for the first time enable two people of the same sex to acquire a new legal status by registering a civil partnership with each other. The House of Bishops has prepared this statement to help the Church as it addresses the pastoral and other implications of the new legislation.

Trade Unions lose case over gay employment rights
(UK church news – 06/07/2005)

Trade Unions have lost their case with the churches in the High Court over employment equality for lesbian and gay people in faith-based organisations.

Changing Attitude's plans for the ACC meeting, Nottingham
(Changing Attitude news – 16/06/2005)

The ACC Nottingham meeting is going to be a critical event for the future of the Anglican Communion and for we will make our presence very visible to the ACC delegates focussing on particular key days in the programme.

Listening and dialogue with lesbian and gay Anglicans - paper submitted to Anglican Consultative Council Delegates
(Anglican Communion news – 16/06/2005)

Inclusive Communion's paper submitted to Anglican Consultative Council Delegates

Inclusive Communion
(Anglican Communion news – 16/06/2005)

‘It is essential that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are consulted from the beginning, to ensure that the process has integrity as an exercise in listening. The structure must be set up to be accessible to us and appropriate to our own experience.’

ACC meeting - ECUSA and Canadian level of involvement still uncertain
(Anglican Communion news – 27/05/2005)

The Episcopal Church in the United States (ECUSA) and the Church of Canada are both sending representatives in response to the request to them to give the reasoning behind the appointment of bishop Gene Robinson in New Hampshire and the blessing of same-sex unions in New Westminster but the degree to which they will be allowed to participate in the meeting is still uncertain.

Anglican Church of Canada announces 'presenters' to Anglican Consultative Council
(Anglican Communion news – 25/05/2005)

The Anglican Church of Canada has announced the names of four people who will respond to a request that the church make a presentation to the Anglican Consultative Council next month on actions the church has taken in the area of same-sex blessings.

Episcopal Church delegation named for June 21 ACC Meeting
(Anglican Communion news – 20/05/2005)

On May 18, ECUSA Presiding Bishop Frank T. Griswold announced the composition of the delegation accompanying him to next month’s meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) in Nottingham, England.

New Westminster Synod votes to limit blessings within the diocese
(Anglican Communion news – 16/05/2005)

The Diocesan Synod of the diocese of New Westminster, Canada, voted on Saturday 14 May to limit the blessing of same-sex unions in an attempt to move forward on the debate over sexuality within the Communion.

Invitation to the Bishop of Chelmsford to visit Trinidad withdrawn
(Anglican Communion news – 01/05/2005)

An invitation to visit Trinidad extended by the Rt Revd Calvin Bess, Bishop of Trinidad and Tobago to John Gladwin, Bishop of Chelmsford, has been withdrawn after it was learnt that Bishop Gladwin has expressed solidarity with the pro-gay Anglican churches in Canada and the United States.

Statement of Commitment by the Bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada
(Anglican Communion news – 27/04/2005)

The statement was unanimously adopted by the Canadian House of Bishops meeting in Windsor, Ont., on April 27.

Executive Council decides ECUSA will be be present at June ACC meeting to listen and contribute
(Anglican Communion news – 22/04/2005)

Decision taken by the Executive Council of ECUSA to be present at the June ACC meeting in Nottingham in order to listen and contribute.

Archbishop Akinola announces a Nigerian Anglican church plant in North America
(Anglican Communion news – 10/04/2005)

‘While it remains my prayer that ECUSA and the Anglican Church of Canada will repent and embrace the teaching of the Communion, their actions have placed an obligation upon me to provide for the proper and continuing pastoral and episcopal oversight for Nigerian churches in North America.’

A Response to the House of Bishops' Covenant Statement from the Most Rev. Peter J. Akinola
(Anglican Communion news – 08/04/2005)

‘While the statement issued by ECUSA’s House of Bishops expressed a desire to remain in the life and mission of the Anglican Communion, I was disappointed that the only regret offered was for their failure to consult and the effect of their actions instead of an admission that what they have done has offended God and His Church.’

Letter in The Times from the Bishops of Salisbury, Chelmsford, Leicester, Ripon & Leeds, St Albans and Truro
(UK church news – 07/04/2005)

“We do not believe that the different responses of our sister churches to lesbian and gay people are of such significance that we should break the bonds of communion.”

Archbishop Yong Ping Chung of Southeast Asia maintains America and Canada have been suspended and Archbishop Henry Orombi of Uganda rules out any debate with homosexuals
(Anglican Communion news – 23/03/2005)

Archbishop Yong Ping Chung, the Archbishop of Southeast Asia, revealed the degree of duplicity and dishonesty which conservative Anglican Primates are capable of when he announced that America and Canada have effectively been suspended from the Anglican Communion and given three years to reform

Anglican Church of Canada responds to the Primates' communiqué
(Anglican Communion news – 16/03/2005)

A motion was passed unanimously by the Faith, Worship and Ministry Committee (a Standing Committee of the Anglican Church of Canada) at its recent meeting. It goes now as a recommendation to the governing body of the Canadian church - the Council of General Synod - that will meet in May to determine Canada's response to the Primates' communiqué.

House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church of the USA adopts 'Covenant Statement'
(Anglican Communion news – 14/03/2005)

The House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church adopted, by nearly unanimous vote late this afternoon, the Covenant Statement that includes "a provisional measure to contribute to a time for healing and for the educational process called for in the Windsor Report".

Chelmsford priests declare themselves out of communion
(UK church news – 12/03/2005)

At least eight conservative priests in the Diocese of Chelmsford have told their bishop, the Rt Rev John Gladwin, that they will refuse to share Holy Communion with him.

Letter in the London Times from the Bishops of Salisbury, Chelmsford, Leicester, Ripon & Leeds, St Albans and Truro
(UK church news – 07/03/2005)

"We do not believe that the different responses of our sister churches to lesbian and gay people are of such significance that we should break the bonds of communion.".

A response to the Windsor Report and the Primates' Communiqué from the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church
(UK church news – 04/03/2005)

"The Scottish Episcopal Church has never regarded the fact that someone was in a close relationship with a member of the same sex as in itself constituting a bar to the exercise of an ordained ministry."

Conservative Primates force homosexuality to top of the agenda
(Anglican Communion news – 23/02/2005)

The press are describing the conservative archbishops as having won the first round in the battle for the soul of the Anglican Church on Monday when they “tore up” the agenda of the week-long meeting.

Primates begin their meeting in Northern Ireland
(Anglican Communion news – 21/02/2005)

The 38 Primates of the Anglican Communion begin their week-long meeting today in Northern Ireland, chaired by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams.

Listening to and engaging in dialogue with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Anglicans
(UK church news – 20/02/2005)

A major fault line has become apparent in the reaction of different groups to the Windsor report. Pro-gay groups argue that there have been repeated commitments to listen to, study with and engage in dialogue with lesbian and gay people.

Inclusive Communion submission to the Windsor reception reference group
(Anglican Communion news – 08/02/2005)

The recently published Windsor Report, commissioned by the Primates, reinforced this commitment, reminding all in the Communion of the call for an ongoing process of listening and discernment with lesbian and gay people to be engaged in honestly and frankly. As a matter of urgency, the Primates must now take practical steps to make this happen.

Australian book criticises Windsor report as deeply flawed
(Anglican Communion news – 04/02/2005)

The penultimate draft of a soon-to-be-published book, The Faith Once For all Delivered, has been distributed to the Primates before their meeting and describes the report as "deeply flawed" and as using "slippery rhetoric".

Inclusive Communion - summary of member group responses to the Windsor report
(Anglican Communion news – 02/02/2005)

A summary of the responses submitted by the member groups of Inclusive Communion to reception reference group in response to the Windsor Report.

Anglican bishops warn rift with U.S. church remains
(Anglican Communion news – 30/01/2005)

Anglican archbishops from Africa, Asia and Latin America meeting in Nairobi, Kenya on 28 January said that an apology from the U.S. Episcopal Church did not go far enough to heal the rift among Anglicans over the consecration of the denomination's first openly gay bishop.

Gay Ugandan Christian denied visa to visit UK
(Anglican Communion news – 29/01/2005)

A gay Ugandan Anglican has been denied a visa to enter Britain in order to attend a meeting at the invitation of the Anglican church on 1 February because there is a warrant for his arrest in his home country where homosexuality is punishable by life imprisonment.

Akinola denies describing homosexuals as 'lower than beasts'
(Anglican Communion news – 21/01/2005)

The Archbishop of Nigeria has denied claims in British newspapers that he ever described homosexuals as ‘lower than beasts’.

Bishop Michael Ingham appoints new priests to renegade parishes
(Anglican Communion news – 21/01/2005)

The Bishop of New Westminster, Rt Rev Michael Ingham, has appointed new wardens and clergy for the congregations of St Simon’s Deep Cover, and Christ the Redeemer, Pender Harbour after the Rectors of both parishes left the diocese and accepted the ecclesiastical oversight of the Archbishop of Rwanda, the Most Rev Emmanuel Kolini.

Changing Attitude to meet Canon Gregory Cameron, Deputy General Secretary Anglican Consultative Council
(UK church news – 20/01/2005)

At the initiative of Changing Attitude, a meeting has been organised with Canon Gregory Cameron, Deputy General Secretary Anglican Consultative Council. Canon Cameron is secretary to the Reception Reference Group, appointed to monitor the way in which the Windsor Report is received.

Changing Attitude: Recommendations for action in response to the Windsor Report
(UK church news – 20/01/2005)

Changing Attitude believes the Communion needs to do two things to enable lesbian and gay Anglicans to contribute to the processes identified above and asked for by Windsor: Make resources available, and authorise individuals or groups

MCU to publish 'The Windsor Report - A liberal response' which harshly criticises the Archbishop of Canterbury
(UK church news – 20/01/2005)

The Modern Churchpeople’s Union (MCU) is to publish ‘The Windsor Report - A liberal response‘, in February, before the General Synod debates the report.

ECUSA Rector includes all in marriage moratorium
(Anglican Communion news – 20/01/2005)

A rector in Connecticut has announced a moratorium on all weddings in his church, in order to express solidarity with same-sex couples.

American bishops meet to discuss Windsor report
(Anglican Communion news – 14/01/2005)

Conservative bishops in the American Church threatened to walk out of the meeting of the US House of Bishops held last week if Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold continues to frustrate attempts to address the Windsor Report.

House of Bishops meeting gives strong support to Windsor
(UK church news – 14/01/2005)

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, strong backing from the House of Bishops this week to ensure that the recommendations of the Windsor Report are implemented.

Bishop of Lincoln commissions liturgy for blessing relationships
(UK church news – 09/01/2005)

The Rt Revd John Saxbee, Bishop of Lincoln and a patron of Changing Attitude, has commissioned a liturgy for use by those in “non-marriage relationships” enabling them to give thanks to God in church for their union.

Rowan Williams warns Primates about intemperate gay language
(Anglican Communion news – 29/12/2004)

In an Advent letter to the 37 other Anglican primates around the world sent on Friday, the Rt Revd Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, calls for repentance from those who by their use of hostile language towards homosexuals, have contributed to anger and vitriol which can lead to suicide and even murder.

Toronto Anglicans vote to defer decision on blessing same-sex unions
(Anglican Communion news – 27/12/2004)

At a special synod at St. James Cathedral on Saturday, November 27, 2004, the Anglican diocese of Toronto voted to defer a decision on approving the blessing of same-sex unions until 2006.

Dr Jeffrey John's St Stephen's Day sermon
(UK church news – 26/12/2004)

Dr Jeffrey John, the Dean of St Albans, urged church leaders not to be afraid to make a stand against bullies in a sermon preached in St Albans Cathedral on Sunday 26 December and broadcast on Radio 4.

Bishop Gene Robinson denies AP report about attending Lambeth Conference
(Anglican Communion news – 16/12/2004)

A report by the Associated Press in London, England claimed that Bishop Gene Robinson of New Hampshire (USA) would attend the 2008 Lambeth Conference. Bishop Robinson denies the report and has asked the Associated Press for a retraction.

Archbishop Malango speaks out on homosexuality
(Anglican Communion news – 09/12/2004)

The Archbishop of Central Africa, the Most Revd Bernard Malango, spoke out last week on the issue of homosexuality, saing that those who failed to adhere to Anglican biblical morality by condoning the ordination of gay priests and the blessings of same-sex marriage should not belong to the worldwide Anglican Communion.

Archbishop Robin Eames says American Church 'never likely to face discipline'
(Anglican Communion news – 09/12/2004)

The Primate of Ireland, Archbishop Robin Eames, has warned in an interview with the Church of England Newspaper that the Communion’s conservative provinces should not expect calls to be answered for the American Church to face discipline for its decision to consecrate the Anglican Communion’s first practising gay bishop or the diocese of New Westminster to be punished for authorising same-sex blessing rites.

Archbishop Njongonkulu of Cape Town declares same-sex marriages unchristian
(Anglican Communion news – 09/12/2004)

The Primate of Southern Africa, the Most Revd Njongonkulu Ndungane, declared that same-sex marriages were “definitely” unchristian in an interview last week.

South African churches urge referendum on gay marriage proposal
(Anglican Communion news – 07/12/2004)

South Africa's leading churches urged President Thabo Mbeki on Saturday to call a referendum on gay marriages, saying a recent court ruling in favour of the unions ignored overwhelming public opposition.

Inclusive Church launches in the north
(UK church news – 06/12/2004)

Inclusive Church, a network of Anglicans who support gay clergy and endorse the blessing of same-sex relationships, broadened its geographical reach this weekend when a new group was formed in Sheffield.

Archbishop Rowan Williams chairs English bishops' meeting on gay crisis
(UK church news – 01/12/2004)

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, is jointly chairing a meeting today, 1 December at Lambeth Palace with the Archbishop of York, Dr David Hope to discuss the way forward over the homosexuality crisis in the Anglican Church with more than 50 Church of England bishops.

Advent pastoral letter from the Archbishop of Canterbury - Lambeth
(Anglican Communion news – 28/11/2004)

We look forward, praying (in the words of one of the most profound of the Christmas collects) 'that we may with sure confidence behold him when he shall come to be our judge.' It is in this context that we are called as Anglican Christians to think about the Windsor Report of the Lambeth Commission chaired by Archbishop Robin Eames.

Dutch denominations merge and offer gay blessings
(Anglican Communion news – 25/11/2004)

In Holland, the newly-formed Protestant Church in the Netherlands will grant blessings to gay couples and ordain female pastors, but will not force local congregations to accept them.

Bishops support partnership bill by defeating Lord's "wrecking" amendment
(UK church news – 19/11/2004)

Eight bishops voted against the 'wrecking' amendment and supported the bill giving rights to lesbian and gay partners, while only two bishops voted in favour.

Changing Attitude welcomes Lords’ approval of the Civil Partnership Bill
(UK secular news – 18/11/2004)

Changing Attitude welcomes the passage of the Civil Partnership Bill by the House of Lords. The Revd Colin Coward, Director of Changing Attitude, said, “This is another major step towards gaining full equality for lesbian and gay people in society.”

Civil Partnership Bill passes final hurdle in the Lords
(UK secular news – 17/11/2004)

The Civil Partnerships Bill passed its final hurdle in the Lords on Wednesday 17 November after a heated three hour debate and protests that it would create unfair tax advantages for a minority. It now awaits Royal Assent.

Pope Says Anglican gays are an obstacle to unity
(Anglican Communion news – 13/11/2004)

Pope John Paul on Saturday urged Christians to be committed to seeking unity of their divided Churches but, in a reference to homosexual clergy in the Anglican communion, said new ethical obstacles had surfaced

Anger over Christian Institute anti-gay advert in the Times
(UK secular news – 10/11/2004)

Anger grew over the Christian Institute advert placed in the Times on 9 November to coincide with the debate in Parliament on the Civil Partnership bill.

Civil Partnership bill wrecking amendment defeated
(UK secular news – 09/11/2004)

On Tuesday 9 November the House of Commons voted to in favour of the Civil Partnership bill, whilst simultaneously rejecting a Conservative amendment viewed by many as a "wrecking tactic".

Polish Cardinal attacks the legalising of same-sex relationships
(Anglican Communion news – 08/11/2004)

At the International Symposium of the Martín Azpilcueta Institute of the University of Navarre last week, Cardinal Zenon Grocholewski, a leading Catholic cardinal repeated the Church's opposition to the legal recognition of same-sex relationships

Details of Windsor Report Reception Process announced
(Anglican Communion news – 05/11/2004)

The Most Revd Peter Kwong, Primate of Hong Kong, today released the first details of the reception process being adopted by the Reception Reference Group appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury in conjunction with the Primates' Standing Committee on the 20 October

Archbishop David Hope in despair over Anglican infighting
(UK church news – 02/11/2004)

The Most Revd David Hope, soon to retire as Archbishop of York, spoke to Stephen Bates, the Guardian’s religious affairs correspondent, of his despair at the rancour in the Anglican communion over the gay issue which is dragging the church apart.

New Kirk moderator says gay ministers are 'a risk'
(UK church news – 01/11/2004)

The Rev David Lacy of Kilmarnock, the Church of Scotland’s incoming moderator said on 31st October that sanctioning openly gay ministers posed too grave a risk for a church evenly divided on the issue.

RC Bishop of Killaloe, Ireland, backs gay civil unions
(UK church news – 28/10/2004)

The Rt Revd Dr Willie Walsh, Roman Catholic Bishop of Killaloe in Ireland, said in a radio interview on Clare FM on 27 October 2004 that, while he has "difficulty" with same-sex marriage, he does not see any problem with civil unions that are similar to the Civil Partnership bill currently being debated for the UK

Government adds pension rights to Civil Partnership bill
(UK secular news – 27/10/2004)

The government has stayed true to its pledge and announced it will add pension equality to the list of rights and responsibilities currently set to be received by lesbian and gay couples who sign up to the proposed Civil Partnerships bill.

African Anglican Bishops' Conference in Lagos
(Anglican Communion news – 27/10/2004)

On Monday 25 October, over 300 of Africa's Anglican bishops announced plans for a network of theological colleges to promote traditional beliefs, after clashing with some Western churches over what one termed the "abomination" of homosexuality.

Statements issued by individual Primates at the end of the meeting
(Anglican Communion news – 20/10/2004)

A number of Primates and dioceses issued statements at the end of the Primates' meeting. Published here are statements from the Presiding Bishop of Ecusa, the Diocese of New Hampshire, the Diocese of New Westminster, the Scottish Primus, the Primates of Nigeria, South East Asia and Rwanda, and the Diocese of Sydney

Windsor Report - responses from bishops and organisations
(Anglican Communion news – 20/10/2004)

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The Windsor Report -
(Anglican Communion news – 18/10/2004)

The Windsor Report gives Changing Attitude powerful encouragement to go on engaging with the Anglican Communion, presenting the rich experience of lesbian and gay people and our need to be treated as equals.

The Presiding Bishop, Frank Griswold, reflects on the Windsor Report
(Anglican Communion news – 18/10/2004)

A word to the Church - some preliminary reflections regarding the Windsor Report.

The Windsor Report - recommendations predicted
(Anglican Communion news – 16/10/2004)

The Guardian newspaper today made predictions about the contents of the Windsor Report, to be published on Monday 18 October.

Press release: The Windsor Report - Changing Attitude responds
(Anglican Communion news – 15/10/2004)

The consecration of Gene Robinson as Bishop of New Hampshire and the nomination of Jeffrey John to be Bishop of Reading were two of the most powerful gay-affirming actions ever taken by the Church. The Lambeth Commission threatens to deny this positive action.

Reform plans to disengage from liberal bishops
(UK church news – 13/10/2004)

Reform, the evangelical pressure group, is overwhelmingly supporting plans to start disengaging from liberal bishops and refusing to pay funds to their dioceses, to indicate their disapproval of what they see as the church's slide into acceptance of sexual immorality.

Civil Partnership Bill given second reading
(UK secular news – 12/10/2004)

On Tuesday 12 October the Commons voted overwhelmingly to give the Civil Partnership Bill a second reading. The minister for Equality, Jacqui Smith, told MPs that this Bill was the latest step in a long journey, which started when homosexuality was decriminalised in 1968.

Australian Anglicans oppose pro-gay reforms
(Anglican Communion news – 07/10/2004)

At the General Synod meeting in Freemantle on 6 October, Australia's Anglicans rejected blessing gay marriages and ordaining ministers in gay relationships, voting to uphold the traditional position that sex outside marriage is wrong.

Archbishop Peter Akinola of Nigeria seeks to lead anti-gay U.S. Anglicans
(Anglican Communion news – 07/10/2004)

Archbishop Peter Akinola of Nigeria gave a news conference at Truro Episcopal Church in Fairfax, Virginia, a and said that his primary goal is to explore ways to allow American congregations upset over the election to realign themselves under his jurisdiction.

New England Episcopalians leave
(Anglican Communion news – 07/10/2004)

A coalition of conservative New England Episcopalians announced on 16 October that they are forming four new congregations, including two on Cape Cod, that will not be part of the Episcopal Church USA.

Conservatives fund alternative US relief agency
(Anglican Communion news – 29/09/2004)

The Network of Anglican Communion Dioceses and Parishes, the conservative grouping in the United States, announced its own international relief agency, Anglican Relief and Development (ARD) on Wednesday 29 September.

Northern Ireland Gay Rights Association challenges the Christian Institute
(UK secular news – 27/09/2004)

Members of the Northern Ireland Gay Rights Association (NIGRA) protested outside the Christian Institute in the week ending 25 September. The Christian Institute is calling for Northern Ireland to be excluded from the Civil Partnerships bill.

Statement regarding Funding from ECUSA from the Archbishop of the Church of the Province of Uganda
(Anglican Communion news – 27/09/2004)

The Church of Uganda respectfully requests the Episcopal Relief and Development fund to not send any grants to any Church of Uganda diocese or institution, including remaining instalments on multi-year grants awarded prior to ECUSA's 2003 General Convention.

Statement from Lambeth Palace on the 'network' stories
(Anglican Communion news – 24/09/2004)

The Archbishop of Canterbury met last autumn with those dissenting from the consecration of Gene Robinson when the term 'network' was suggested as offering one appropriate model to provide support for those dissenting from the resolution but intending to remain within ECUSA's structures.

Recife, Brazil - Bishops discuss evangelical/liberal clash
(Anglican Communion news – 19/09/2004)

The camera of bishops of the Episcopal Anglican Church of Brazil (IEAB), met in Porto Alegre on Thursday 16th September, 2004 under the presidency of the Primate, Dom. Orlando Santos Oliveira, to discuss the future of the diocese of Recife.

Lambeth Commission to recommend individual exclusion
(Anglican Communion news – 17/09/2004)

One of the options considered by the Lambeth Commission, whose report will be published on 18 October, is a plan whereby the 60 or so bishops who voted for Canon Gene Robinson to be elected as a bishop will be individually excluded from the next Lambeth Conference.

Bishop Gene Robinson - "Bible taken hostage"
(Anglican Communion news – 16/09/2004)

The Bishop Coadjutor of New Hampshire, the Rt Revd Gene Robinson told a forum in Manhattan, New York: "We have allowed the conservative religious Right to take our Bible hostage, and I think it’s time we took it back."

Civil Partnership Reading postponed
(UK secular news – 15/09/2004)

The second reading of the Civil Partnership bill, due to take place in the House of Commons on Thursday 16 September, which will give equal rights to many thousands of lesbian and gay couples, has been postponed.

Lambeth Commission to report on 18 October 2004
(Anglican Communion news – 10/09/2004)

The Lambeth Commission on Communion announced o 10 September that it is to publish its report in London on Monday 18 October 2004 at the beginning of the meeting in London of the Joint Standing Committee of the Primates’ Meeting and the Anglican Consultative Council.

Sandy Millar could be consecrated in Uganda as missionary bishop
(Anglican Communion news – 08/09/2004)

A report by Ruth Gledhill in the Times, based on an article published by David Virtue on his Virtuosity web site based in the USA maintained that Sandy Millar, the retiring vicar of Holy Trinity, Brompton, could be consecrated as a missionary bishop by the Province of Uganda.

Lambeth Commission may recommend exclusion of ECUSA
(Anglican Communion news – 07/09/2004)

Writing in the Times on 2 September, Ruth Gledhill predicted that the Episcopal Church in the United States faces exclusion from the worldwide Anglican communion as punishment for ordaining bishop Gene Robinson.

Lord Carey, former Archbishop of Canterbury, and Ugandan Primate Henry Orombi provide oversight in the Episcopal Church
(Anglican Communion news – 27/08/2004)

Two leading figures in the Anglican Church, Lord Carey, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Ugandan Primate, Archbishop Henry Orombi, have agreed to provide parishes in America who are opposed to their Church’s decision to the consecration of Bishop Gene Robinson with oversight

Church of North India summit on sexuality
(Anglican Communion news – 26/08/2004)

A report issued on 26 August 2004 aid that at a recent Church summit on the sexuality issue leaders of the Church of North India (CNI) argued that homosexual practice is incompatible with scripture, doctrine, and Indian values.

Submission to the Lambeth Commission
(Anglican Communion news – 24/08/2004)

Submitted by Changing Attitude, the Lesbian and Gay Clergy Consultation and the Church of England General Synod Human Sexuality Group

Reform publishes plans to boycott bishops and withhold funds
(UK church news – 27/07/2004)

The conservative evangelical group Reform has published plans to boycott and withhold funds from bishops who support gay priests.

Spaniards support Gay Marriage while Bishops attempt to block it
(International secular news – 23/07/2004)

A poll in Spain found that almost 70% of Spaniards support gay marriage, despite warnings from Spanish bishops that same-sex marriage will lead to the breakdown of the family.

Scottish Minister to bless gay couple
(UK church news – 22/07/2004)

A Church of Scotland minister, the Rev Iain Whyte, announced on 22 July that he is to bless a gay ‘marriage’ in the Phoenix Bar in Edinburgh.

Affirming Evangelicals - new campaigning group formed
(UK church news – 09/07/2004)

Anglican evangelicals who are uncomfortable with the increasingly hard-line stance on gay and lesbian relationships within the Anglican Church have formed a new group.

Report of tension in the Lambeth Commission
(Anglican Communion news – 08/07/2004)

Following claims in the press that the Eames Commission has excluded the voices of gays and lesbians from its deliberations came a further report that internal tensions centring round its Steering Committee and staff may divide the Commission.

South African bishops want more discussion on gay blessings
(Anglican Communion news – 08/07/2004)

The South African House of Bishops has for the moment prohibited the blessing of same-sex unions until it has had time for further discussion and study.

Interview with the Most Revd Robin Eames on the work of the Lambeth Commission - ACNS 3850
(Anglican Communion news – 07/07/2004)

The Chair of the Commission, the Most Revd Robin Eames, gives some personal reflections on the work of the Commission

Canadian Church defers blessing decision and affirms adult same-sex relationships
(Anglican Communion news – 11/06/2004)

The General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada meeting in St Catherines, Ontario, in early June deferred for three years a decision about whether blessing same-sex unions is doctrine.

St Albans conservative Evangelicals to meet Bishop
(UK church news – 10/06/2004)

A delegation of five or six leaders Evangelical leaders were due to meet with the Bishop of St Albans in the week beginning 10 April after about 40 clergy and laity protested against the appointment of Canon Jeffrey John as Dean of St Albans.

Archbishop of Cape Town calls for understanding over gay appointments
(Anglican Communion news – 17/05/2004)

The Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, the Most Revd Njongonkulu Ndungane, has called for the understanding and patience of the Church community in Africa in the wake of criticism by the African Provinces of the ordination of openly gay persons.

Two bishops support Civil Partnerships Bill
(UK church news – 30/04/2004)

When the Civil Partnership Bill was debated in the House of Lords in the week beginning 26 April 2004, the two Bishops present supported the Bill.

A letter from Archbishop Robin Eames to the Primates of the Anglican Communion
(Anglican Communion news – 29/04/2004)

The chairman of the Lambeth Commission established by the Archbishop of Canterbury following the meeting of Primates and Moderators gives an update on their work.

Canon Jeffrey John appointed Dean of St Albans
(UK church news – 19/04/2004)

On Monday 19 April 2004, the appointment was announced of Canon Dr Jeffrey John as the new Dean and Rector of the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Albans.

United Nations Resolution on Sexual Orientation and Human Rights postponed to 2005
(International secular news – 15/04/2004)

At its meeting on 15 April, the United Nations Commission on Human Rights decided by consensus to defer the Brazilian resolution on “sexual orientation and human rights” to the next session in 2005.

The Primates of the Council of the Anglican Provinces of Africa meet
(Anglican Communion news – 14/04/2004)

The Primates of the Council of the Anglican Provinces of Africa (CAPA) met in Nairobi on 14 April 2004. They issued a press statement which said, in regard to the sexuality issues.

Conservatives hold 'gay summit'
(UK secular news – 30/03/2004)

The Conservative party held a "gay summit" in a Westminster committee room on 29 March.

Primates of South Africa joins other African Bishops and Primates to unify Anglican Church in Africa
(Anglican Communion news – 29/03/2004)

A meeting took place on 29 March 2004 between the Most Revd Njongonkulu Ndungane, Primate of Southern Africa and the Most Revd Peter Akinola, Primate of Nigeria held at Kwa Malusi, 18 Stanley Road, Irene, Pretoria.

Irish Senator introduces bill to give equal rights to gay couples
(UK secular news – 28/03/2004)

A Bill designed to grant gay couples the same rights in law as married heterosexuals will be introduced in the Dublin Senate in April 2004.

Liberal Episcopalians meet in Atlanta to organise
(Anglican Communion news – 27/03/2004)

On Saturday 27 March 2004, moderate and liberal Episcopalians from dioceses that oppose an openly gay bishop called for church members to find common ground and tolerate differing viewpoints so the church can remain whole. The delegates from 11 conservative dioceses said at the conclusion of a three-day meeting in Atlanta they are trying to move past a debate that has caused divisions in the church.

Zanzibar moves to punish gays and lesbians
(International secular news – 25/03/2004)

The government of Zanzibar is proposing legislation that will punish men found guilty of sodomy with life imprisonment. The legislation is an attempt to suppress a growing acceptance of sexual diversity on the island.

Letter from the Primate of Brazil to the Most Revd Frank Griswold
(Anglican Communion news – 22/03/2004)

Brazilian bishops disapprove of the participation - without permission from the diocesan bishop of Ohio - of the Brazilian Bishop Robinson Cavalcanti, diocesan Bishop of Recife of the Episcopal Anglican Church of Brazil, in a confirmation service of 110 people in the state of Ohio.

ECUSA same-sex rite to be developed
(Anglican Communion news – 20/03/2004)

Bishop John B. Chane of Washington has named two priests — the former national chairman of Integrity, the church's lesbian and gay caucus and a divorced mother of two sons — to head a new diocesan task force on same-sex blessings.

San Francisco Churches Endorse Gay Marriage
(Anglican Communion news – 20/03/2004)

Protestant and Jewish leaders have praised Gavin Newsom, the Mayor of San Francisco for issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Many of the synagogues and churches in the city had already been blessing gay couples with commitment ceremonies.

On Friday 19 March, the Bishop of New Hampshire, the Rt Revd Gene Robinson took part in his first meeting of the Episcopal Church‘s bishops in Navasota, Texas.
(Anglican Communion news – 19/03/2004)

The Rev. Karen Dammann, a Methodist minister, was put on trial in March at Bothell United Methodist Church for declaring herself a lesbian. She was charged with “practices declared by the United Methodist Church to be incompatible to Christian teachings.'' After about 10 hours of deliberations, the jury of 13 pastors ruled in favour of Karen Dammann.

Episcopal Church bishops meet amidst tension over Gene Robinson's consecration
(Anglican Communion news – 19/03/2004)

On Friday 19 March, the Bishop of New Hampshire, the Rt Revd Gene Robinson took part in his first meeting of the Episcopal Church‘s bishops in Navasota, Texas.

Conservative bishops defy ECUSA by holding confirmation
(Anglican Communion news – 14/03/2004)

On Sunday 14 March 2004 six conservative bishops took part in a confirmation service in an Eastern Orthodox church in suburban Akron in the Diocese of Ohio.

Scotland: A response from the College of Bishops to submissions made as a result of discussion of the publication of Human Sexuality: a Study Guide
(UK church news – 11/03/2004)

In 2001, the [Scottish] General Synod received Human Sexuality: A Study Guide and resolved "that the Study Guide produced by the Working Party on Human Sexuality be received by the General Synod and that its use be commended to those congregations who wished to explore the issues addressed by it".

General Synod debate on "Some Issues in Human Sexuality"
(UK church news – 11/03/2004)

On Wednesday 11 February the General Synod of the Church of England debated “Some Issues in Human Sexuality“, a report issued in November 2003 by the House of Bishop’s Working Party on Human Sexuality.

Bishop Gene Robinson: I wish I could marry my partner
(Anglican Communion news – 06/03/2004)

Bishop Gene Robinson has said he would marry his partner “in a minute” if he had the chance. Two days before he become bishop of New Hampshire, he said that the gay marriage issue was one of civil rights.

2001 Census - 80,000 gays live as couples
(UK secular news – 28/02/2004)

According to the latest data from the 2001 census, almost 80,000 people in England and Wales acknowledge living together as "partners" in same-sex relationships.

San Francisco Church Leaders Endorse Gay Marriage
(Anglican Communion news – 20/02/2004)

Protestant and Jewish leaders have praised Gavin Newsom, the Mayor of San Francisco for issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Many of the synagogues and churches in the city had already been blessing gay couples with commitment ceremonies.

The Lambeth Commission tackles tensions in the Church
(Anglican Communion news – 16/02/2004)

The first meeting of the Lambeth Commission was held at Windsor Castle from 9-13 February 2004. The Commission released a statement expressing regret at the actions of Provinces which have declared “impaired communion” with the Episcopal Church of the United States of America and the Diocese of New Westminster in Canada.

Canadian House of Bishops task force report
(Anglican Communion news – 11/02/2004)

A task force appointed by the Canadian House of Bishops, headed by the Bishop of Edmonton, the Rt Revd Victoria Matthews, has recommended the provision of alternate episcopal oversight (AEO) for minorities that dissent from church decisions on the blessing of same-sex relationships.

Changing Attitude welcomes positive General Synod debate
(UK church news – 11/02/2004)

The General Synod of the Church of England today discussed the guide “Some Issues in Human Sexuality”, the most recent report on the Church’s understanding of lesbian and gay people. Of the 15 speakers called in the debate, 10 spoke in favour of a change in the Church of England’s conservative position.

Lambeth Commission meets
(Anglican Communion news – 09/02/2004)

Archbishop Robin Eames, Primate of all Ireland, chaired the first full meeting this week of the international Commission on Anglican Structures and Relations set up by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams. The meeting in Windsor, England will consider what ways the highest degree of communion and relationship can be maintained given the serious divisions now facing the Anglican Communion.

Lambeth Commission
(Anglican Communion news – 09/02/2004)

As the Archbishop of Canterbury's Commission met for the first time, 13 Primates issued a statement on the current state of affairs in the Anglican Communion. They say the actions of the Episcopal Church of the United States of America (ECUSA) in the election, confirmation, and consecration of Canon Gene Robinson have created a situation of grave concern for the entire Anglican Communion and beyond.

Lambeth Conference Design Group meets in London
(Anglican Communion news – 05/02/2004)

The 2008 Anglican Gathering and Lambeth Conference Design Group has been appointed and met for a series of meetings in London in the first week of February.

Statement of the Episcopal Church of Guatemala on the participation of the Central American Primate in Gene Robinson's consecration
(Anglican Communion news – 05/02/2004)

The Episcopal Church of Guatemala condemns the participation of the Primate of IARCA, the Most Revd Martin Barahona, in the ceremony of consecration of Bishop Gene Robinson.

Where Ecusa stands with the rest of the Communion following Bishop Gene Robinson's consecration
(Anglican Communion news – 02/02/2004)

By the middle of January 2004, nine Provinces of the Anglican Communion had issued formal statements declaring some kind of "impaired communion" with the Episcopal Church over the actions of General Convention and the consecration of Bishop Gene Robinson.

Anglican Mainstream email petition
(UK church news – 30/12/2003)

On December 30th, Anglican Mainstream delivered an email petition containing 13 million electronic signatures of those opposed to gay clergy in the Anglican Church to the Archbishop of Canterbury. But there was considerable doubt as to the validity of the numbers claimed.

Blacks object to gay marriage comparison
(Anglican Communion news – 12/12/2003)

In the USA, conservative blacks are objecting to recent comparisons between the gay marriage and civil rights movements, arguing that sexual orientation is a choice. Links between the two struggles were made when the Massachusetts highest court ruled that the state's constitution guarantees gay couples the right to marry. The court cited landmark laws that overturned bans on interracial marriage.

Changing Attitude welcomes the new church guide to the debate about human sexuality
(UK church news – 04/11/2003)

Changing Attitude welcomes the publication today of 'Further issues in human sexuality: A guide to the debate'.

The Lambeth Commission chaired by Archbishop Robin Eames
(Anglican Communion news – 28/10/2003)

The Commission is to examine and report to by 30th September 2004, in preparation for the ensuing meetings of the Primates and the Anglican Consultative Council, on the legal and theological implications flowing from the decisions of the Episcopal Church (USA) to elect a priest in a committed same sex relationship as one of its bishops, and of the Diocese of New Westminster to authorise services for use in connection with same sex unions.

Reclaiming Christian Orthodoxy
(Anglican Communion news – 25/10/2003)

We have become aware in the last several years that gay and lesbian Christians have been starved and denied the spiritual food of acceptance and love they have a right to expect as baptised members of the Body of Christ. This summer at least two dioceses in the Anglican Communion - both beginning with the word "new" - decided to do something about it.

Reflections on the Primates' meeting
(Anglican Communion news – 21/10/2003)

A review of the Primates' statement, identifying elements helpful to the lesbian and gay agenda, reflections on Changing Attitude's preparations and activities during the week, and Gene Robinson's comments made on Sunday 19th October

A letter to the Primates of the Anglican Communion
(UK church news – 16/10/2003)

In preparation for the Primates Meeting, Changing Attitude, a member of ALGA, the Alliance of Lesbian and Gay Anglicans has asked all members to write a letter to the Primates expressing our prayers and concern for them when they meet on 15th and 16th October..

Press Release: Changing Attitude welcomes the consecration of Bishop Gene Robinson
(Anglican Communion news – 02/10/2003)

The Revd Colin Coward, Director of Changing Attitude, said, “From 2nd November 2003 the Anglican Communion is living with a dramatic new reality. Bishop Gene Robinson’s consecration gives the Anglican church it’s first openly gay, faithfully partnered bishop. His ministry will inspire lesbian, gay, bisexual and heterosexual Christians with new confidence that we have a full place at the communion table of our Lord.

Lesbian and Gay Identity in Uganda: A Christian Vision for my Country
(Anglican Communion news – 25/09/2003)

Christopher Senteza writes about homosexuality in Ugandan history, lesbian and gay identity in Uganda now, the work of Integrity Uganda, the problems they have experienced and their vision for the future.

Reclaiming Christian Orthodoxy
(Anglican Communion news – 25/09/2003)

We have become aware in the last several years that gay and lesbian Christians have been starved and denied the spiritual food of acceptance and love they have a right to expect as baptised members of the Body of Christ. This summer at least two dioceses in the Anglican Communion - both beginning with the word "new" - decided to do something about it.

The Reading Story—a personal view
(UK church news – 31/07/2003)

The appointment and subsequent withdrawal of Dr Jeffrey John from Reading was a personal tragedy for many of those involved and a loss to the Church of England's slow progress to becoming an open and welcoming church for lesbian and gay people. Changing Attitude will continue to work responsibly and sensitively to support lesbian and gay Christians and inform and educate the wider church.

Registered Civil Partnership Legislation
(UK secular news – 01/07/2003)

On 1st July, the government published its plans to give gay couples the same rights as married heterosexual couples.

European Employment Directive Opt Out
(UK secular news – 01/07/2003)

Following representations from the Archbishop’s Council and other church groups, the government agreed to include a clause in the British version of the European employment directive granting religious organisations the legal right to exclude gay and lesbian people from employment for the first time.

Canon Gene Robinson elected Bishop Coadjutor of New Hampshire
(Anglican Communion news – 07/06/2003)

The Revd Canon Gene V Robinson was elected bishop coadjutor of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire on 7th June on the 2nd ballot, the first openly gay man in the Episcopal Church to be elected as a bishop

Diocese of New Westminster
(Changing Attitude news – 29/05/2003)

On 29th May Bishop Michael Ingham of New Westminster authorised a Rite for the Celebration of Gay and Lesbian Covenants for use by clergy in six parishes within the Diocese.

The appointment and resignation of Canon Dr Jeffrey John as Bishop of Reading
(UK church news – 21/05/2003)

Dr Jeffrey John’s appointment bishop of Reading in the Diocese of Oxford was announced on 21st May. He would have succeeded the Right Rev Dominic Walker who had succeeded Dr Rowan Williams as Bishop of Monmouth. After a vigorous campaign waged against his appointment, he was eventually forced to withdraw.

House of Bishop's Working Party on Human Sexuality
(UK church news – 25/02/2003)

The report has at last been finalised and circulated in draft to the House of Bishops, who considered the report at their meeting in January. There will now be a period of regional consultations among the bishops. The report might be published in the summer. It will offer a survey of positions and opinions within the church as a guide to continuing discussion rather than present any radically new material or come to any new position.

Tories still split over Section 28
(UK secular news – 10/02/2003)

Iain Duncan Smith is facing a damaging double rebellion by Tory MPs and peers over his attempt to resolve the party's heated debate on gay rights.

Darlington proposes same-sex 'weddings'
(UK church news – 06/02/2003)

Councillors in Darlington, County Durham, are being asked to agree to so-called commitment ceremonies for same sex couples.

Claiming the Blessing Conference, Missouri, USA
(Anglican Communion news – 07/11/2002)

Nearly 200 advocates of a rite of same-sex blessing gathered at Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis Missouri, to develop a strategy in preparation for the next General Convention of the Episcopal Church in 2003.

Adoption right backed by Lords and tenancy ruling endorses gay rights
(UK secular news – 05/11/2002)

In the House of Lords on Tuesday 5th November 2002 peers voted by 215 to 184, a majority of 31 to allow unmarried and gay and lesbian couples to adopt children. In the Court of Appeal, judges ruled that sexual orientation is no grounds for discrimination in a ruling endorsing the tenancy rights of gay couples. The Court of Appeal ruling will give same sex partners equal rights to heterosexuals to take over tenancies when their spouses die.

Bishop of London outlines gay policy to Reform
(UK church news – 03/11/2002)

The Rt Rev Richard Chartres, the Bishop of London has been reported, according to the Sunday times, as warning his gay clergy to end homosexual relationships or face disciplinary action. He is said to have outlined the new policy at two recent meetings with conservative evangelical clergy in London Diocese. He told them he would act to "uphold the discipline of the church" and revealed that he had already removed a gay priest from his post. Bishop Chartres confirmed he had told the evangelical meetings that he would take action but declined to specify what he planned. "We are upholding the positive teaching of the church," he said. "The two (possibilities) that are available to the clergy are lifelong heterosexual marriage and the single state. I am upholding the official teaching of the church but will not start witch hunts." He added that he would handle the issue sensitively. "I do it pastorally in a way that does not contribute to a sense of inquisition," he said. Richard Kirker, general secretary of the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement, said the bishop might now be forced to take action against some of the most senior clergy in the capital. "Perhaps the bishop should start with his own senior staff and colleagues since there are gay archdeacons in the diocese of London, not all of whom are known to be celibate," he said. This is a reaction to the campaign by certain evangelical Anglican groups against the appointment of Dr Rowan Williams as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Some clergy have threatened to withdraw cash contributions and say they may look to bishops from overseas for alternative leadership. A few want Dr Williams to resign from his new post. The Sunday Times proclaimed that Richard Chartres leads a diocese in which the proportion of gay priests is estimated at 30%- 40%, the highest in the Church of England. Many live with their companions, often describing them as "lodgers". The paper headlined the article " Bishop tells gay clergy to end relationships", but what the bishop is actually is quoted as saying doesn't quite justify the headline. No doubt he wants the evangelicals to think that's what he's said, but reading between the lines the message is slightly different. He has restated the policy of the House of Bishops based on "Issues in Human Sexuality", but has said he won't "start" witch hunts; which means that he will act, but only if circumstances are brought to his attention. So what he is really saying to his gay clergy is not "end your relationships", but "keep your heads down, if I don't know anything I won't do anything". In other words the same dishonest attitude which has been characteristic in most dioceses for the last ten years.

Gary Streeter, Conservative MP for South West Devon, calls for repeal of Section 28
(UK secular news – 02/11/2002)

Gary Streeter, Conservative MP for South West Devon and one of the leading forces on the Christian Conservative Fellowship, is backing moves to have Section 28 repealed. Mr Streeter said: that the clause had become "a totem of hatred and conflict", and that it was time for it to go.

Retiring Archbishop says conflict over homosexuality a threat to the stability of the Communion,
(Anglican Communion news – 01/11/2002)

In interviews with journalists on his recent visit to Toronto, the outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey said the conflict over homosexuality was threatening to destabilise world Christianity.

Gay priest and partner foster 15 year old boy in Monmouth Diocese
(UK church news – 28/10/2002)

A gay priest in the Diocese of Monmouth and his long-term partner of 22 years became the official foster parents two weeks ago of a 15 year old teenager who has suffered severe learning difficulties and behavioural problems which make the child difficult to place.

Gay Christian couple charged in Uganda
(Anglican Communion news – 25/10/2002)

In interviews with journalists on his recent visit to Toronto, the outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey said the conflict over homosexuality was threatening to destabilise world Christianity.

Vicars bless hundreds of gay couples a year
(UK church news – 20/10/2002)

Vicars across Britain are defying the Church of England's strict ban on blessings for gay couples by presiding over hundreds of such ceremonies every year.

Gays and lesbians scapegoated in Brazilian Church
(Anglican Communion news – 02/10/2002)

Gays and lesbians are being used as scapegoats in the Brazilian in issues that are intrinsically about power.

Gays and lesbians are being used as scapegoats in the Brazilian in issues that are intrinsically about power.
(Anglican Communion news – 27/09/2002)

Resolution 39 of the Church of the Province of South Africa (CPSU) referring strictly to homosexuality and its acceptance by the Anglican church was unanimously passed in Bloemfontein on 26 September 2002 at the annual provincial Anglican senate.

Ugandan gays find refuge in Vancouver Anglican church
(Anglican Communion news – 21/09/2002)

Amnesty International has taken up the cause of three Christian homosexuals jailed and beaten in Uganda for their sexual orientation, who have been finding a refuge in an East Vancouver Anglican church. The Ugandan refugee claimants illustrate the claim made by Vancouver's Anglican bishop that some persecuted homosexual Christians in other parts of the world see Canada's West Coast as a welcoming haven.

Evangelical Groups campaign against Dr Williams' appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury
(UK church news – 31/08/2002)

The campaign by conservative evangelical groups in the Anglican Church against the appointment of Dr Rowan Williams as the Archbishop-designate of Canterbury began in August when a letter from Dr Williams, written to his fellow Primates on the day that his appointment to Canterbury was announced, was leaked. On 6 August, the diocese of Sydney posted the letter on its website. Since then, the pressure from the more extreme conservative evangelical groups has grown

International Conversation of Bishops on Human Sexuality issues report
(Anglican Communion news – 23/08/2002)

A working party of bishops set up by Dr Carey after the 1998 Lambeth Conference, to explore Anglican divisions over sexuality, has agreed, for the time being, to disagree on key issues. The "international conversation" of bishops which met three times under the chairmanship of the Most Revd Frank Griswold, reported that it was "not able to reach a common mind regarding a single pattern of holy living for homosexual people";

European Court ruling on transexual rights
(Anglican Communion news – 18/07/2002)

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Christine Goodwin, age 65, a previously male bus driver, could change the sex on her birth certificate in order to marry. The Evangelical Alliance expressed concern that families and churches may suffer the after-effects of a transsexual being allowed to alter their birth certificate. after a sex-change operation.

Gay priest becomes member of Crown Appointments Commission
(UK church news – 05/07/2002)

The Revd Paul Collier, member of General Synod and Changing Attitude, has been elected unopposed to the Crown Appointments Commission

Ottawa and Montreal consider same-sex blessings
(Anglican Communion news – 18/06/2002)

Ottawa is expected to be the next Anglican diocese in Canada to consider allowing parishes to bless same-sex relationships, when the Revd Garth Bulmer, rector of St. John the Evangelist church in downtown Ottawa introduces a motion at the diocesan synod, to be held from October 18-19

New Westminster Synod and Bishop approve same-sex blessings
(Anglican Communion news – 17/06/2002)

At its meeting on 17 June 2002 the diocese of New Westminster in the Anglican Church of Canada voted 63 per cent in favour of proposals brought by Bishop Michael Ingham for blessing the unions of gay and lesbian couples.

Canadian Bishop prepares to allow gay weddings
(Anglican Communion news – 30/05/2002)

The Bishop of New Westminster, Michael Ingham, a leading liberal Canadian Anglican bishop, is on the verge of allowing homosexual couples to 'marry' in his diocese, prompting protests by evangelicals and traditionalists.

Integrity USA President visits Integrity Uganda
(Anglican Communion news – 19/05/2002)

The Revd Michael Hopkins, President of Integrity USA reports on his visit to the Integrity group in Kampala,Uganda

Prison Service gives partners of gay inmates greater rights
(Anglican Communion news – 14/05/2002)

Martin Narey, the Prison Service director general has decided that partners of gay prisoners should be given special status to allow them to visit their lovers in jail more easily

Dr George Carey lectures in Pennsylvania
(UK church news – 10/05/2002)

'Firm, but compassionate' on gays, says Dr Carey

Government backs call for adoption by gay couples while Tories and Christian groups fight the proposal
(UK secular news – 09/05/2002)

The Government has confirmed that gay and unmarried couples are to be given the chance to adopt, saying that MPs will have a free vote on a change in the law.

Gay Kenyans ask questions about paedophilia in African culture
(Anglican Communion news – 04/05/2002)

Joe Kahdi writes in the East African Standard, Nairobi.

Archbishop Rowan Williams ordained a practicing gay man
(Anglican Communion news – 30/03/2002)

The Archbishop of Wales admitted in an interview in Sydney that he has ordained a man whom he knew had a gay partner

The Kidderminster and Chadderton saga
(UK church news – 06/03/2002)

Parish Priests in Chadderton, Manchester Diocese, and Kidderminster, Worcester Diocese, have been challenging their bishops about their orthodoxy and attitude towards gay priests.

Charity Commission criticises Christian Institute
(UK church news – 06/03/2002)

The Christian Institute, a conservative pressure group based in Newcastle, was criticised by the Charity Commission for breaching the terms of its charitable status.

Christian Institute publishes booklet on civil partnerships
(UK church news – 06/03/2002)

The Christian Institute has issued a booklet entitled Counterfeit Marriage: How civil partnerships devalue the currency of marriage, which opposes the Civil Partnerships Bill.

Quakers urge gay and transsexual marriage
(UK church news – 06/03/2002)

Replying to a Home Office consultation paper on transsexual rights, a Quaker group has urged the government to recognise transsexual and gay marriages. Friends' Transgender Fellowship (FTF) says "the law should recognise all committed relationships."

Courage resigns from Evangelical Alliance
(UK church news – 06/03/2002)

In a Press Statement issued on 6 March 2002, the Evangelical Alliance announced its acceptance of the resignation of The Courage Trust from membership.

Anglican Church Sexuality Consultation in Brazil
(Anglican Communion news – 15/02/2002)

Report on the first National Consultation on Sexuality held in the City of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 14-16 February 2002.

"We are Praying for an Inclusive Church"
(Anglican Communion news – 01/02/2002)

Report on the first National Consultation on Sexuality held in the City of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 14-16 February 2002.

Ministers say private Bill on equality for unmarried couples is 'too early'
(UK church news – 25/01/2002)

Lord Lester of Herne Hill, a Liberal Democrat peer, introduced a private member's Bill on on 10 January 2002 aimed at giving civil partnerships equal rights. A wide-ranging review, which could lead to the removal of questions about whether applicants for state benefits are married and the introduction of legal rights, is currently being conducted across Government. Reports say that the Government is to give fresh attention to reforming the law on unmarried couples, paving the way for radical changes that would include giving more rights to gay people.

Bishops speak at Lord's debate on Civil Registrations
(UK church news – 25/01/2002)

Lord Lester of Herne Hill, a Liberal Democrat peer, introduced a private member's Bill on on 10 January 2002 aimed at giving civil partnerships equal rights. A wide-ranging review, which could lead to the removal of questions about whether applicants for state benefits are married and the introduction of legal rights, is currently being conducted across Government. Reports say that the Government is to give fresh attention to reforming the law on unmarried couples, paving the way for radical changes that would include giving more rights to gay people.

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