From The Church Times-THE hope expressed by the Steering Committee that women-bishops legislation may be passed in the lifetime of this Synod was given a fresh boost this week when Forward in Faith recommended that the current package should progress to revision.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Chairman of Forward in Faith, the Bishop of Fulham, the Rt Revd Jonathan Baker, said: "Though these proposals are still far from what we have long said would be ideal, we believe that they may have the potential to provide workable arrangements for the future, which will ensure that our people, clergy, and parishes have continued access to a ministry that will enable us to flourish within the structures of the Church of England, and make our full contribution to its life and mission.
"Much will depend on the continuance of the atmosphere of trust that has at last begun to be fostered by the process that produced these proposals.
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http://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2013/15-november/news/uk/fif-backs-women-bishops-deal
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