PRESS RELEASE
25 March 2025
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) is inviting clergy and licensed lay ministers/readers to attend an ‘Affirmation of Ordination Vows’ Service as an alternative to the often called ‘Chrism Services’ held in dioceses on Maundy Thursday.
Revd Canon John Dunnett, National Director, Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC), said: “With their ongoing concerns with regards to Living in Love and Faith, we know that many clergy across the country feel in good conscience unable to attend the traditional Chrism services in their diocese. So we are offering two alternative services, in keeping with the Alliance’s construction of the de facto parallel province.”
CEEC invites all clergy and licensed lay ministers/readers who either feel unable to attend the service in their diocese to join one of the services and/or those who are attending their diocesan service to join us in addition to attending in their diocese to stand with us at this time. See more here.
The in-person Service on Wednesday 16 April at 19.30 in London At St James The Less, Pimlico, SW1V 2PS. This will be led by Bishop Pete Broadbent. This is being coordinated by LonDEN (London DEF) but clergy/lay people are welcome from other dioceses. No need to book – simply turn up.
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