Michael Hayden

“Remember that this God in whose hand are all creatures, is your Father, and is much more tender of you than you are, or can be, of yourself.” John Flavel

I’ll say this: to become Anglican is not to apostatize Nor is it just one step on the way to Rome I’m not Anglican, but Anglicanism is a legitimate Reformational trad Everyone chill with the hysterics

Final post-synod post for this group of sessions: a short (1,000 word) summary, appropriate to share with PCCs, lay leaders, and even congregations just wanting the top-level notes. open.substack.com/pub/areformedc… #synod #GeneralSynod #ChurchofEngland

Charlie Bell is being economical with the truth here. The reason why the *amended* motion had near universal support was precisely because it did *not* indicate any such change. The doctrine, canons, and vows and thus obligations remain unchanged.

Thank you to @bishopSarahM for being this motion before General Synod which highlights the risk to the vulnerable of the assisted suicide bill and calls for greater government investment in palliative care. The motion passed 238-7. churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2025/…

What happened on the final morning of #Synod? open.substack.com/pub/areformedc…

What happened today at General Synod? open.substack.com/pub/areformedc… #GeneralSynod #Synod #ChurchofEngland

What happened today at General Synod? open.substack.com/pub/areformedc… #synod #generalsynod #ChurchofEngland

There is a sorrow in ministry few ever see. You pour yourself into someone. You pray, teach, care, sit with them in their grief, celebrate their milestones, invest years. Then one day, they leave. Not because of sin or deep conflict. Just something small. A preference. A…

Much happened today at General Synod: open.substack.com/pub/areformedc… #ChurchofEngland #Synod #GeneralSynod

'It is almost impossible to analyse one’s own culture, it is the air we breathe' Ros argues for an independent governance & culture review of the House of Bishops #synod #GeneralSynod

'Let us seize the day to right an historic wrong & create a clear path to clergy retirement which is just, sustainable & dignified; where those who have given themselves in the service of Christ and his church can continue to flourish' James Blandford-Baker moves his PMM #synod

"We simply cannot start pulling away at one or two strands because we will find that pretty quickly the whole package starts to unravel." Which kind of raises the question - why is it being debated at all?!

In #Synod this afternoon to approve legislation that was first proposed in 1868. #whosaystheCofEisslow

What happened today at #GeneralSynod? #Synod #ChurchofEngland open.substack.com/pub/areformedc…

Unherd have republished my speech in the House of Lords opposing the Government throwing the Earl Marshal and Lord Great Chamberlain out after many years of loyal service: unherd.com/newsroom/remov… #Crown #Court #Monarchy #Tradition #Duty #Service

I was deeply encouraged to welcome this year's ordinands, so eager to serve God in ministry, to the @DioceseofLondon community. Each one of them will be a blessing to the church they serve.

It’s no Hemingway but not bad.

#TodayWePray for the candidates to be ordained deacon and priest today by the Bishop of Ebbsfleet at St James, Clerkenwell