Julian Mann

Paul, same-sex marriage and the slavery argument
Francis Spufford says he has changed his mind about same-sex marriage and is now in favour it, but here's why I disagree.

Christian migrants from South America, Asia and Africa are boosting evangelism in Europe - report
"Europe is perhaps the greatest challenge in world mission today," writes Jim Memory, lecturer in European mission at All Nations Christian College.

Church of England leaders increasingly embracing 'ultra-progressive values' - report
Church of England leaders are increasingly taking on the mantras of the radical Left about "systemic racism" or "alarmist calls for a climate emergency", a new report from religion think tank Civitas claims.

Government expects to deliver on all persecution report recommendations by 2022
The government said good progress is being made in the implementation of all 22 recommendations contained within the Truro report, which warned that the persecution of Christians is "at near genocide levels".

'You are the glue of our communities,' Andy Burnham tells faith leaders
The Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has told a group of church leaders that "faith can reach areas that politicians never can" in helping communities to recover from the Covid crisis.

Archbishop of York says parish system plans are about revitalising the Church
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has hit back at claims that he and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, are seeking to undermine the Church of England's parish system.

Anglicans must support each other even if they have different views - Bishop of London
The Bishop of London has said the Church of England should be a safe space for people with opposing theological views on the issues of marriage, gender and sexuality.

Church of England will not appoint racial justice officers in every diocese
The Archbishop of York said it was not possible to adopt the recommendation made in a landmark report on racism in the Church of England earlier this year because of ongoing cuts.

Bishop of Liverpool apologises for 'offence' after comments about conservative Anglicans
The Bishop of Liverpool, Paul Bayes, has apologised to traditionalist Anglicans for "the offence or distress" caused by comments made during an address in which he called for a "gender-neutral marriage canon".

A 'gender neutral marriage canon' for the Church of England?
Bishop Bayes and his supporters might not succeed with their gender-neutral marriage canon in the new Synod, but they could get what they wish for post-2026.

Bishop of Liverpool calls for 'gender neutral marriage canon'
Bishop Paul Bayes was addressing the recently launched Movement of Supporting Anglicans for an Inclusive Church.

Why the left-wing bias of so many Anglican clergy?
The Bishop of St Davids, Joanna Penberthy, seems to be in trouble over her 'never trust a Tory' tweet but the left-wing bias of Anglican clergy in the UK is hardly hot news.

Church in Wales working to 'restore damaged relationships' after bishop's 'never trust a Tory' tweet
The Bishop of St Davids in the Anglican Church in Wales, Dr Joanna Penberthy, who is at the centre of a political storm over her 'never trust a Tory' tweet, is on sick leave amid pressure on her to resign.

Will we soon see pastors prosecuted for saying the Lord's Prayer?
It remains to be seen whether the government will honour its commitment to "maintain religious freedom" in the legislation banning conversion therapy.

St Ebbe's church minister to be ordained in the CofE
The 'remainer' strategy for conservative evangelicals in the Church of England seems to be growing stronger with the news that the senior minister of a church plant from St Ebbe's, Oxford is soon to be ordained in Christ Church Cathedral.

Calls to tackle 'workplace bullying' after senior judge dismisses disciplinary action against Martyn Percy
A leading campaigner against abuse in the Church of England has called on the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Rev Steven Croft, to tackle the "workplace bullying" allegedly suffered by the Dean of Christ Church, the Very Rev Martyn Percy.