I am very happy to read the news that the Synod of the Diocese of Europe in the Church of England has approved the Anglican Covenant.
The actual motion was:
"This Synod approves the draft Act of Synod adopting the Anglican Communion Covenant"
Unfortunately I can't find the text of what was actually approved by Synod on the site; presumably language here was clear and not qualified.
The votes:
Laity - In favour 20 Opposed 3 Abstentions 0
Clergy - In favour 21 Opposed 1 Abstentions 2
Bishops - In favour 2
An interesting address of Bishop Rowell:
Regarding pressure to hasten the process regarding women bishops in order to "get over it":
"We should not have to address polity and process at the same time."
"To try to provide resolution prematurely, so one side is victorious ... produces no resolution. That is a recipe for increasing conflict and increasing anger."
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