Title: Prayer for Church of England General Synod Thursday 12th February 2026. Text content: "God our shepherd, who gathers what has been scattered and sends us into the world in love: guard your Church from the temptation to honour unity above justice or to trade faithfulness for a peace without righteousness. Turn us from every idol that denies your all-embracing love. Knit us into one body in Christ, tender in mercy and steadfast in truth, that loving one another as Christ has loved us we may be a faithful sign of your kingdom; and the world may believe in the One you have sent, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen." Visual description: The prayer text is centered on a clean, light background decorated with soft, flowing abstract pastel waves in shades of orange, pink, and blue. In the bottom right corner, the Open Table Network logo depicts a circle of eight stylized, rainbow-colored figures holding hands, with the words 'OPEN TABLE' in purple capitalized text below.

DAY 4 of #ChurchOfEngland #GeneralSynod: From 3pm #Synod will debate and vote on the #HouseOfBishops' motion to bring the #LivingInLoveAndFaith process to a close.
We pray for those feeling 'scattered' and ask for the courage to turn from idols that deny God’s all-embracing love. 🕯️✨
#CofE #LLF

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On the same day, the Bishop of Chelmsford said that she was “dismayed and disappointed” by recent decisions of the #HouseofBishops

Graphic featuring an open letter about the Church of England, emphasizing love despite harm. Includes "Inclusive Church" logo and social sharing prompt.

CALLING #ChurchOfEngland members: Deadline for signing #InclusiveChurch's open letter to the #HouseOfBishops calling for leadership, direction and clear support for #LGBTQ+ people is midnight THIS SUNDAY 23 November. Please sign & share: inclusive-church.org/llf-open-letter #LLF #PLF

House of Bishops continue work on LLF ahead of bringing proposals to February General Synod BISHOPS considered the next steps in the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process at a residential mee...

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