Is colonialism good?
Colonialism is not a good thing. But it happened. As a result of that history, the Archbishop of Canterbury has a figure-head role as a focus for unity within the wider Anglican Communion.
Southwell and Nottingham General Synod member calls for safeguarding changes
A member of the Church of England’s General Synod who campaigns against gender-based violence is calling for changes to the way the Church of England tackles safeguarding. Gavin Drake has tabled two Private Members Motions (PMMs) which may be selected for debate by the Synod…
Press Release: General Synod member calls for Archiepiscopal Visitation to investigate safeguarding in Southwell and Nottingham
– Call comes after High Court Judge asks the Archbishop of York to spell out “without delay” safeguarding lessons that the bishop of Southwell and Nottingham needs to learn. A recently elected member of the General Synod’s House of Laity, Gavin Drake, has called on…
I’m getting married in the morning (I think)!
I’m getting married in the morning!(well, in the afternoon, actually, on 19 September) Ding dong! The bells are gonna chime(no way – bell ringers count as part of our 30) Pull out the stopper!(but check first that wine is still permissible in a Covid-secure wedding)…
Why the Cliff Richard privacy judgment is not a threat to the freedom of the press
The head of news at the BBC, Fran Unsworth, has said that the judgment “creates a significant shift against press freedom.” No. It doesn’t.
From ACNS: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ask Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to preach at wedding
This afternoon I wrote an article for the Anglican Communion News Service. It is so popular that it has crashed the server! So I am republishing it here. The Presiding Bishop of the US-based Episcopal Church, Michael Curry, will preach at next weekend’s wedding of…
A date to remember: 6 March
The 6 March was an anniversary that Jill and I couldn’t forget. Even though she is no longer here, I still won’t forget.
We need to talk about Geoffrey Robinson’s Organ Donor (Deemed Consent) Bill
A new law won’t increase organ donation. Talking about it will.
Gavin’s Joke of the Day: 23 February 2018
JotD: crazy sums
Gavin’s Joke of the Day: 22 February 2018
JotD: finger-lickin’ humour