At last, it's happened. The Church of England has finally consecrated it's first ever Boy Bishop. Libby Lane, a 48 year old clergyperson from Manchester, has finally been made Bishop of Stockport.
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| Ole Rascal |
The Archbishop of York, John Sentamu, was delighted at Lane's promotion to being a top decision-maker in the Church of England.
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| Libby |
"It is high time we had women bishops," stated Sentamu, who is known as Ole Rascal, "I have been praying and working for this day. In a few years' time when more and more women will be bishops, I predict we shall be wondering how we ever managed without them."
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| Lane |
One person objected to Lane's consecration, saying that it "was not in the Bible."
The Church of England is setting up a "talent pool" to reverse its alarming decrease in attendance.
Good luck,
LSP
They need to have more liturgical dance to stop flagging numbers and to have a few trans-gender bishops to show that they are truly inclusive. That will bring tithe payers in...in San Francisco, Austin i.e. Sodom and Gomorrah.
ReplyDeleteMan, LL, that might have been the lowest blow dealt to Austin so far...
ReplyDeleteI think, when you visit, you'll find it's not all terrible!
As for Sentamu saying, "In a few years' time when more and more women will be bishops, I predict we shall be wondering how we ever managed without them." -- He is completely right, but not in the way he meant that.
Women are typically (and rightfully) happy to climb the ranks wherever permitted, and with the gate open, they will now flood the higher ranks of the CoE. It won't be long before people say, "Were there ever men doing these jobs???" I really think that without DEMANDING it remain entirely male, it will become nearly entirely female, and I could list a LOT of reasons why that's a bad idea.
I think you should hire out to the CofE as a "growth consultant", LL.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Jenny.
ReplyDeleteAnd what is the priest? We call them "Father" for a reason, however undeservedly.