In November 2020, the Church of England has produced a major resource called Living in Love and Faith. It consists of a book, videos, podcasts and a five-part course. All of these…
In November 2020, the Church of England has produced a major resource called Living in Love and Faith. It consists of a book, videos, podcasts and a five-part course. All of these are speaking into the current debate, within the Church and the world, about gender, identity, sexuality and who we are as people made in God’s image.
As you can imagine, Living in Love and Faith (LLF) covers a wide range of topics and challenges the silence in the church on gender, identity, sexuality and being God’s people. LFF is designed to help us gain a language that will help us explore these issues. It recognises that we come from very different positions and that the response of the church is not homogeneous. It brings personal testimony and stories alongside reflection and Bible study to equip us to explore this challenging area.
As a Diocese we would like to run some courses over the coming months. These will be online via Zoom and in person and each deanery has a dedicated lead, I am one of them. I have been asked to help any group that would like to use the study course materials and to find a way that suits them.
What the course aims to do is to help us be more articulate and clear about where we stand and why we support the things we do as followers of Christ. It is aiming to give us both the language and the confidence to speak about these things and so to be better able to engage with the world as they wrestle with similar issues but from a secular viewpoint.
What it is not is a course to make the Church of England a “woke” church! There is no right answer but if we don’t have the language, how can we even ask the questions or explore the topic?
If you are interested in being part of a group, either at a parish or benefice or Deanery level, then please contact your vicar or get in touch with your LLF Deanery Leads who can then help you find a group or help you to set up a group at a time and date that suits and how to use the resources to help you explore this topic.
To read more about Living in Love and Faith please visit our dedicated web page
To begin the course or watch any of the videos, please visit the Living in Love and Faith portal and register your details.
If you would like to talk to someone, please contact one of our LLF Deanery Leads
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