Faith and Order Board next

+Brian introduces work of the board.

Speaks about SEC joining tripartite talks with C of England and C of Scotland. First meets in November this year.

Presents Doctrine Committee report . draws attention to Grosvenor Essay being worked on regarding the Incarnation. Also notes work done on end of life issues. (Why was this not put on the website?)

College of Bishops

+Gregor speaks on behalf of the College. Gives outline of typical agenda of the College

Overnight meetings start at 1030 am and goes on until next day. 7 sessions of one or two hours each.
Business agenda and other topics come up.

This is what they do….
Paper on end of life issues
Tisec library
Tisec
vacancies
appointments
minutes of all boards
discussion of items with Standing Committee
items regarding General Synod
Arrangments regarding consecrations
Canon 13 items Edinburgh 2010
Church Army
CMD for bishops
Santuary Pledge
A trust fund
Porvoo leaders consultation
Iraqi Christians under threat
Upcoming meetings

Episcpal elections
sexuality
moratoria
ECUSA
Paper on same sex relationships from Finland
Forward in Faith activities
Joint meeting with Roman Catholic bishops
Service of the Word
Media training
Session with Provincial Director of Ordinands