In memory of Clive Billenness
Clive was one of the good guys who used his position to advance the cause of victims and survivors of church-based abuse.
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An open letter to the Church of England’s Diocesan Bishops: General Synod and Safeguarding
If Synod does the right thing next week, victims, survivors, advocates and campaigners won’t have to continue being “shouty campaigners”.
More porky pies from the Pinocchio Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell
Do the right thing, Archbishop Pinocchio, and close the door on your way out. You can take your porky pie with you.
For God’s sake, Stephen Cottrell: Go. And go Now!
The Church of England might wobble if it loses two archbishops; but it will have a bigger wobble if you try to stay and continue to do harm.
Too little, too late: Charity Commission reminds General Synod of charity trustee’s safeguarding duties
Synod members: Be bold. Stand up and say “NO MORE”. Don’t be complicit in the ongoing re-abuse of victims and survivors.
Shhh! Silence from the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell
The opportunity remains: Archbishop Cottrell, will you act on your words and promise of accountability or not?
Safeguarding: Second Church Estates Commissioner holds Church of England feet to the fire
Marsha de Cordova is happy to speak off script. She won’t accept everything she’s told. She’ll be a challenge, as well as a mouthpiece.
The General Synod and Safeguarding – a look ahead to February’s Group of Sessions
Safeguarding will run through the February meeting of the General Synod like the word “Blackpool” runs through a stick of seaside rock.
An open letter to the Most Revd and Right Hon Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York
If your commitment to becoming an accountable church is more than “fine words”, you should have no problem answering my questions.
Archbishop of York: “Don’t be a shouty campaigner on safeguarding – we don’t listen to the shouty people”
The Archbishop of York can choose to ignore me and others; but if the Church had listened. perhaps Justin Welby wouldn’t be standing down.