The numerous liberal Catholic appointments in the diocese of Southwark are causing increasing concern for evangelicals, in a row that is threatening to split the diocese. The Bishop of Southwark, the Rt Rev Christopher Chessun, has appointed liberals to the last seven senior vacancies in the diocese, including the Cathedral Dean and Bishop\u2019s Chaplain.<\/p>\n
Attending a meeting of the Southwark Diocesan Evangelical Union (DEU) last Monday, many felt he failed to satisfy the concerns of the 100 people in attendance. The Rev Stephen Kuhrt later said: \u201cHe has been politically na\u00c3\u00afve,\u201d\u009d and called the situation an \u201d\u02dcabsolute gaffe\u2019. The vicar, who chairs Fulcrum, did not doubt Bishop Christopher\u2019s integrity, but claimed he had been very badly advised. Fulcrum, while a more moderate evangelical Anglican group, joined Reform in the condemnation of the appointments, claiming the views of evangelicals were not being heard.<\/p>\n
Read it all<\/a>. Also, please peruse the Church Times article<\/a> there as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The numerous liberal Catholic appointments in the diocese of Southwark are causing increasing concern for evangelicals, in a row that is threatening to split the diocese. The Bishop of Southwark, the Rt Rev Christopher Chessun, has appointed liberals to the…<\/span><\/p>\n