In response to the Anglican Communion Initiative ‘Don’t Throw Stones’ Changing Attitude Ireland is pleased to offer a meeting around the theme: “Faith and Sexual Orientation: A Conversation of Engagement, Dialogue and Respect” [Continue Reading]
PaddyAnglican blog: Church of Ireland scores Anti-Gay own goal!
1 May 2009
Sometimes I despair – Once again we have salvaged defeat from the jaws of success! As part of the General Synod (AGM) of the Church of Ireland being held in Armagh from 8th to 10th May there is to be a Synod Eucharist on the Sunday morning (10th May). Various groups represening the diversity of society in Northern Ireland were invited to take part in the leading of intercessions during the service. They included the GAA, Masons, Orangemen and horror of horrors ‘Changing Attitudes’, an organisation which lobbies for the open inclusion of gay people in the life of the church. [Continue Reading]
Church of Ireland Gazette: Down at St. David’s
30 January 2009
By Ted Woods
‘Im gay …I actually don’t want to be gay, but I can’t help it. It’s the way I am… it’s nature not nurture’ [Continue Reading]
Irish Times: Gay Christians thwarted by lack of acceptance, Belfast meeting is told
20 October 2008
GAY CHRISTIANS who aspire to incorporate their sexuality with their spirituality have found “their efforts are often thwarted by the lack of acceptance within faith communities,” a public meeting in Belfast was told at the weekend. It was organised following a description of homosexuality as an abomination by DUP MP Iris Robinson. [Continue Reading]
Submission made by Changing Attitude Ireland to the Hard Gospel Committee
15 October 2008
The Revd. Mervyn Kingston (Secretary of CAI) explained to the Hard Gospel Committee that Changing Attitude Ireland (CAI) is an all-Ireland network of Christian persons, gay and straight, lay and ordained, working for the full affirmation of gay and lesbian persons in the Church of Ireland. The Revd. Kingston advised that CAI articulates a liberal perspective on gay and lesbian inclusion, a perspective which he believes is shared by a substantial and growing proportion of persons in the Church of Ireland from lay people to Bishops, but which because of the sensitivity around this issue in Ireland, was largely only expressed publicly by courageous individuals until the formation of Changing Attitude Ireland. [Continue Reading]
Sunday Life: Dear Fiona – Afraid of how parents will react to my gay ‘secret’
12 October 2008
“I seem to have everything. I’m a university student who has always excelled and I never have a shortage of female attention. I’m extremely close to my parents, who have strong Christian beliefs. The problem is I’m gay. I’ve always known but am too afraid to tell my parents. They are now constantly asking when am I going to bring a girlfriend home? I feel like living as a straight man as it will break their hearts to know the truth.” [Continue Reading]
Diocesan Magazine: Message from the Bishop
1 September 2008
As I write the Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops from all over the world is just concluding in a very sultry Canterbury. It has been a demanding yet fascinating three weeks, enriched by so many personal encounters and conversations. It has also been a genuine opportunity for bishops to receive in-service theological training for our distinctive ministry in terms of leading and equipping the people of God for mission today. [Continue Reading]
