Church of England synod “clearly carries” motion to “engage positively” with Anglican Communion Covenant process
The Church of England General Synod “clearly carried” in the words of the chair, Archdeacon Clive Mansell, the motion to to “engage positively” with the Anglican Communion Covenant process. Strong speeches in favour from Bishop Michael Nazir Ali (Rochester), Bishop Tom Wright (Durham), Dr Elaine Storkey (Ely) followed a presentation from Archbishop Drexel Gomez.
Dr Christina Baxter, the chair of the House of Laity, recommended that a way be found of giving the synod an opportunity to debate the draft Covenant in full at the next synod in February 2008. Archdeacon Mansell later estimated the vote was 2 to 1 in favour of the motion.
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