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Women Bishops: The provisions
The House of Bishops Declaration is supported by a Resolution of Disputes Procedure with an Independent Reviewer
The legislation consists of a Measure and an Amending Canon
The Episcopal Ministry Act of Synod has been replaced by the House of Bishops’ Declaration, which is more secure than the Act of Synod was
The Provincial Episcopal Visitors continue with their previous roles and ministries
The text of the House of Bishops’ Declaration
The Introduction to the House of Bishops' Declaration sets the scene
Fundamental to the House of Bishops' Declaration are the Five Guiding Principles
The Principles are to be applied with Simplicity, Reciprocity and Mutuality
The House of Bishops’ Declaration includes Arrangements for Parishes
Bishops will be consecrated who can provide appropriate episcopal ministry to our parishes
Opposition to women’s ordination should not be an obstacle to appointment as a cathedral dean or canon
Worshipping communities other than parish churches should seek provision
The Oath of Canonical Obedience is not contrary to theological conviction
There is provision for resolving disputes
Assurance is offered
There was a transitional period from 2014 to 2016
