Just over two years ago, an Anglican Futures blogger adopted the concept of the \u2018Travelator\u2019 as a way of explaining how the process of changing the Church of England\u2019s practice and teaching about sexual relationships works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The\u00a0blog explained<\/u><\/a>\u00a0how David Porter, the then Archbishop of Canterbury\u2019s Strategy Consultant, ensured that the process would itself become the outcome, by legitimising the questions being asked and preventing any \u2018end point\u2019, other than the introduction of blessings and\/or same-sex marriage, with the expectation that those who disagree are required to \u2018walk together\u2019\/ \u2018agree to disagree\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just like a Travelator \u2013 once the first step is taken, there is no way off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today, however, some are suggesting that the House of Bishops\u2019 latest statement<\/u><\/a> represents a reversal of the Travelator. If this were true it would be a cause for great rejoicing amongst orthodox Anglicans throughout the Anglican Communion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In contrast, this blog sets out 6 reasons why the most recent missive from the House of Bishops is a very clear indicator that the Travelator is still doing its work, inching forward and carrying all in the Church of England along with it, whether or not they approve of the destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just over two years ago, an Anglican Futures blogger adopted the concept of the \u2018Travelator\u2019 as a way of explaining how the process of changing the Church of England\u2019s practice and teaching about sexual relationships works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The blog explained<\/u><\/a> how David Porter, the then Archbishop of Canterbury\u2019s Strategy Consultant, ensured that the process would itself become the outcome, by legitimising the questions being asked and preventing any \u2018end point\u2019, other than the introduction of blessings and\/or same-sex marriage, with the expectation that those who disagree are required to \u2018walk together\u2019\/ \u2018agree to disagree\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just like a Travelator \u2013 once the first step is taken, there is no way off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today, however, some are suggesting that the House of Bishops\u2019 latest statement<\/u><\/a> represents a reversal of the Travelator. If this were true it would be a cause for great rejoicing amongst orthodox Anglicans throughout the Anglican Communion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In contrast, this blog sets out 6 reasons why the most recent missive from the House of Bishops is a very clear indicator that the Travelator is still doing its work, inching forward and carrying all in the Church of England along with it, whether or not they approve of the destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read it all<\/a>.<\/p> A much needed dose of realism from @AnglicanFutures<\/a> concerning the PLF process. Some will say the reality on the ground will, in fact, be worse https:\/\/t.co\/Lezo9qf2HW<\/a><\/p>— Dan Leafe (@DanLeafe1) January 16, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>