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four bishops from one of the largest dioceses in the Church of England have written to 1,500 ministers setting out the bishops' expectations of inclusion and respect for all and announces a new LGBTI+ chaplaincy team.
Responding to loneliness. Increasing numbers of church leaders cite loneliness as a significant problem according to a 2014 Church Urban Fund survey.
Bishop John writes on sexuality discussions. FACILITATED CONVERSATIONS: Some supportive themes Bishop John You will be aware that the Church of England is about to enter a period of 'facilitated conversations' around the issue of same-sex relationships following the publication and recommendations of the Pilling Report earlier in the year.
Bishop Colin on 'Journeys in Truth and Grace'. The Bishop of Dorchester, the Rt Revd Colin Fletcher, is one of those who has contributed to a new book of essays calling for the Church to listen closely to the experiences of evangelicals who have moved towards acceptance of same-sex relationships.
Loneliness Sunday. "LONELINESS is painful" says Andrew Shoesmith the Chairman of the Archway Foundation speaking recently as the organisation launched its pack on loneliness for local churches.
Sowing the seeds for better mental health. FOR Charlie Powell horticulture provided a welcome respite from the hectic world of PR and advertising she used to work in.
Dementia friendly churches. Dementia seems to be in the news at the moment.