In a long course of years I have made many mistakes. I have nothing of that high perfection, which belongs to the writings of Saints, viz., that error cannot be found in them; but what I trust that I may [...]

Chris Sugden on two very different understandings of the purpose of the Anglican Communion Covenant On 24 November, General Synod voted overwhelmingly to send the text of the Anglican Communion Covenant to the Dioceses for consideration. Coincidentally on the same [...]

The texts upon which we have relied Perhaps the most disturbing feature of the current proposals to ordain women to the episcopate is the way in which legislation has been framed which takes no account of solemn undertakings given to [...]

‘Can breathe again’ gasped Fr. Cotta’s latest blog. ‘For the first time since Bishop Burnham welcomed the Holy Father’s brilliant ploy of sending a galleon to rescue us, as his pious predecessor did in 1588, I was thinking that Benedict [...]

Simon Killwick, leader of the Catholic Group in Synod, looks to the future Every diocesan synod is being asked to vote as to whether or not they approve the draft Measure for women bishops, and to report their votes to [...]

The End of an Era Sam Philpott refects on the work and witness of the founder of Forward in Faith The aftermath of the November 1992 General Synod at which the Ordination of Priests (Women) Measure was passed is still [...]

The man who begrudged Ann Widdecombe her success on Strictly Come Dancing would be hard hearted indeed. Her transformation into ‘National Treasure’ is now complete: the cap fits perfectly and long may she wear it! But there is, nevertheless something [...]

[as updated December 2009] BEXHILL-on-SEA St Barnabas, Sea Road Forward in Faith. Sunday - Parish Mass 11am, Third Sunday (Easter to All Saints): Evening Prayer and Benediction 4pm. Mass daily at 10am except Monday (but check the noticeboard), Second Tuesday: [...]