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13 Jul 2012

Reaction mixed to Episcopal Church's approval of same-sex rites

Gay and lesbian US Episcopalians are celebrating their church's approval on 10 July of liturgical rites for the blessing of same-sex couples.
13 Aug 2011

Bishop set to challenge 'sexual apartheid'

A bishop from Uganda, presently in Edinburgh, is set to challenge the 'sexual apartheid' of discrimination and oppression against LGBT people.
26 Sep 2010

Archbishop of Canterbury fails to bridge gay row gap

In a newspaper interview, Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams says there is "no problem" with gay clergy and bishops, if they are celibate.
16 Jul 2010

Magazine celebrates 15 years service to LGBT Christians

With its latest issue, 'Whosoever', the leading online magazine for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Christians, begins its 15th year of publication.
10 Jul 2010

C of E must embrace change, says Anglican Coalition

LBGT Anglicans and their allies are calling for a review of the appointments system for Church of England bishops and an inquiry into leaks over the Southwark post.
17 May 2010

Renewing Christian hope in the City of Angels

The consecration of a partnered lesbian Anglican bishop in Los Angeles is not an aberration in Christian history, says Savi Hensman. It is a sign of God's grace and justice, and a reminder of many other witnesses to biblical truth and hope.
17 Feb 2010

Southern African Anglican bishops deplore gay-bashing in Africa

The bishops of the Anglican Church in Southern Africa say they are deeply disturbed by the debate among Ugandan lawmakers and clergy of a draft law that seeks to criminalise homosexuality.
9 Feb 2010

Dumping dubious remedies: 'curing' homosexuality

All too often, ineffective or dangerous remedies no longer saleable in the West are exported to Africa, says Savi Hensman. The notion that homosexuality can be 'cured' is just one example. Christians should not be implicated in the suffering and abuse that results.
9 Dec 2009

Liberating the Anglican understanding of sexuality

Mary Douglas Glasspool (when her appointment is confirmed and she is consecrated) and Eva Brunne will face challenges as bishops, says Savi Hensman. But they will also be a liberation for Anglicanism and for a truer biblical understanding of sexuality.
1 Dec 2009

International LGBT conference focuses on prayer and solidarity

An International Interdenominational Conference of LGBT Christians took place in Moscow last week - to enable prayer, solidarity, theological reflection and understanding.

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