There has been criticism from a number of bishops and others.

Nick Baines: The long view

"This is a self-indulgent distraction from the real stuff of Christian mission in a fractured world that cries out for reconciliation. FCA is not needed, is a distraction and offers the world yet another example of Christian fracturing."

Graham Kings: Glacial Gravity or Opportunist Autonomy?

"What of questions concerning the launch of the Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans for the UK? First, is it needed? Well, for some perhaps, but not many. Originally for church leaders only, with half the places only being taken up 10 days beforehand, it was opened up to everyone and to spouses. Second, where is the claimed charismatic support of FCA UK? Leaders of New Wine and of Alpha do seem to be conspicuously absent. Third, why are there no ordained women speakers at the launch?"

Andrew Goddard: Should we all join the Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans?

"The sad impression of the last year is that those most committed to GAFCON and FCA are determined to press ahead with their vision and, convinced by their own rhetoric and rightness, to ignore or dismiss those who are unwilling to follow their lead. NEAC5 demonstrated widespread unease about aspects of GAFCON and FCA but no serious attempt has been made to address these by those who have now proceeded to launch FCA in the UK. The majority of evangelical bishops remain at best cautious or sceptical about this development but there appears to have been no attempt to consult with them or take on board their concerns. "