The Church of England May Allow Female Bishops…in Two Years
LatestIn the great race towards the 21st century, the Church of England’s time machine may be several decades ahead of the time machines of the other big Christian institutions (I imagine them to be racing Mario Kart style, but of course everyone’s free to make use of their own whimsy). On Friday, the Church of England published a proposal to finally approve the ordination of female bishops. By 2015. Maybe.
The widely-supported reform measure just barely missed passing last November, so the Church is having another, more successful go this time at trying to let women into its leadership ranks. According to Reuters, the new plan has been outlined in a document signed by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Archbishop of York John Sentamu. It should be presented to the General Synod (the Church’s creaky legislative body) in July, when the long, bureaucratic approval process will begin. Stay tuned for that.