Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,<\/p>\n
As we approach the fi rst anniversary of those disgraceful scenes in York last July when members of the General Synod chose to ignore the clear advice of both archbishops and opted instead for provision for traditionalists to be made via a so-called \u201d\u02dccode of practice\u2019, I thought that you would appreciate a brief outline of where we are.<\/p>\n
I know only too well how isolated many of you are feeling and how frustrating it is to have to wait upon events which are outside our control. Last summer, there were those who argued that it was all over and that we had lost the battle to achieve suitable provision for those of us who cannot in conscience receive the ordination of women. Others \u201d\u201c and I include myself in their number \u201d\u201c took the view that we could not know our position until the synodical process was complete.<\/p>\n