Perth and Brisbane Synods End with Disappointment for Liberalisers

October 9, 2018 / David Ould / Anglican Communion / 23 Comments

This last weekend saw synods in the dioceses of both Brisbane and Perth. Brisbane debated Dean Peter Catt’s motion to ask for blessings of same-sex marriages (as previously reported here). In what was as well-run debate, carefully moderated by Archbishop Phillip Aspinall, Catt’s motion was considered in an amended form that made what was at […]

Anglican Unscripted #440 – the Erotic Christ and other Australia things

Video / October 1, 2018 / David Ould / Jude 3, Media / 1 Comment

Kevin and I discuss all the latest goings on in Australia.

Dean of Brisbane to Urge Synod to Unilaterally “Explore Ways” to Bless Same-Sex Marriages

September 14, 2018 / David Ould / Anglican Communion, Sexual Ethics / 1 Comment

The Diocese of Brisbane’s 2018 Synod will be held 5-7 October and their business paper [pdf] has been published. Of particular interest is motion 15. 15. Civil Marriage & Blessings The Very Rev’d Peter Catt to move; tba seconding: “That this Synod: notes that it has previously supported and encouraged the Social Responsibilities Committee in the […]