Augustinians give a gentle cuff

From the Revd D. R. Hill Sir, Concerning the current debate on the smacking of children, would I be right in feeling that beneath the whole argument...

Casual relationships with the vicar

From the Revd Richard Coombs Sir, The Marriage Law Working Group seems to be more concerned about the Church of Englands dwindling share of the...

Further criticism of ‘heresy’ report

From the Revd Ronald Pearse Sir, The Clergy Discipline (Doctrine) Working Groups report is a complex document that offers a potential threat to...

High ground lost

From the Revd Stephen Griffith Sir, I was recently in Turkey, reporting for Churches Together in Britain and Ireland on the condition of the Christian...

Same-sex debate

From the Revd Dr Tim Ward Sir, Stephen Bates ( Features, 2 July) alleges that "hate mail and abuse of a most unchristian kind" has originated from...

The cost of training new priests: who should meet it

From Mr Adrian Beney Sir, The recently published report on the cost of clergy training ( News, 2 July) does not face the issue of bringing new money...



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