Speaking at noon, Bishop Strange opened the first session of this year's Synod by saying that the situation was "a source of concern and sadness. Over the course of the summer and autumn last year, formal accusations were received under Canon 54, the Church's clergy-discipline canon, and Bishop Anne was suspended."

Even if the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 was not signed into law, homosexuality would remain criminalized in Uganda, as it is in more than one-third of the world's countries. Even if the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 is overturned by the Supreme Court, homosexuality will remain criminalized in Uganda. What is new is specifically outlawing the promotion of homosexuality and same-sex relationships as a moral alternative to God's natural design for marriage between one man and one woman.

"Within the Anglican Communion we continue to disagree over matters of sexuality, but in our commitment to God-given human dignity we must be united. I have reminded Archbishop Kaziimba that Anglicans around the world have long been united in our opposition to the criminalisation of homosexuality and LGBTQ people. Supporting such legislation is a fundamental departure from our commitment to uphold the freedom and dignity of all people.

If nothing else, it's disingenuous to complain about the decline of the church makes no effort to bring in new members.

Right about, some readers will gnash their teeth and say, "Well, we put up banners at Easter," or "we go to the local street fair."

But deep down, these people know their claims are hogwash. Indeed, many of these same people will ask new church members, "How did you find us?"