Church faces a year of living dangerously

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Dr George Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury forecasts 1992 as a critical year for the Church of England, with problems arising due to the budget and the vote in November on the ordination of women. The recession will place a burden on churchgoers, the Church Commissioners having announced a cut in stipends and housing funds of about four million pounds sterling. He expects people to leave the Church however the vote over women's ordination goes. There has been a dramatic fall in Anglican confirmations from 191,000 to 64,000 between 1960 and 1988, with a 9% drop in attendance at Anglican churches between 1979 and 1989. Independent churches have seen their attendance increase by 42% over the same period.

Management, Interview, Ordination of women

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Historic debate that creates a broader church; General Synod decision on women leads to warnings of trust and mayhem

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The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr George Carey endorsed women's ordination to the priesthood at the General Synod debate on Nov 11, 1992. The General Synod requires a 2/3 majority in each of the houses of Bishops, Clergy and Laity. The legislation permits bishops or individual churches to delare their non-acceptance of women priests in their diocese or parish. Dr Carey said that the debate concerned the enlargement of the church's sympathy.

Public opinion, Religious aspects, Clergy, Speeches, lectures and essays

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Synod vote for women priests 'may cause split.' (Church of England General Synod votes on female ordination on Nov 11, 1992)

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The General Synod of the Church of England votes on the ordination of women on Nov 11, 1992. If it is approved, breakaway groups of clergy may form to oppose the decision. If it is vetoed, protest actions are expected from priests and lay people. At present there are 1,300 women deacons, some of whom may leave it the vote fails. Many clergymen are likely to leave the church if the vote succeeds, some going to Roman Catholicism.

Officials and employees, Employment, Priests, Councils and synods, Disputations, Religious, Religious disputations

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