13.08.2014
Contributors Invited to Join Discussions on Human Sexuality in the Context of Christian Belief
The Select Committee on Human Sexuality in the Context of Christian Belief has issued an invitation to people to contribute to its discussions.
The Select Committee was established by the General Synod in May 2013 to enable the listening, dialogue and learning process on all issues concerning human sexuality in the context of Christian belief to continue. The Committee is currently examining same–sex issues confronting the Church and is inviting members of the Church of Ireland to bring to its attention live issues that they feel should be considered by the Church.
The Select Committee will use the insights gained from the experiences shared by members of the Church through this process to help develop the content for discussion by the wider Church. The process offers the opportunity to speak directly to members of the Select Committee. The committee welcomes insights on any relevant aspect of this subject, but particularly hopes to elicit insights into the experience of being a gay person in the Church of Ireland.
The Select Committee is inviting people to participate in a ‘listening meeting’, either as an individual or in groups. These meetings can be arranged during the day or evenings by mutual agreement in neutral venues. It is hoped to have these meetings between now (August) and the end of October. The submissions will contribute to a section of a reference document to be produced by the Select Committee.
Confidentiality and Submissions
While the content of meetings will be noted for subsequent consideration by the Select Committee, this content can be delivered conversationally or in written submissions. It is intended that the participants will remain anonymous in terms of committee reporting unless this is specifically waived by the individual or group concerned. Each meeting will be hosted by two or three members of the Select Committee.
If you would like to meet with members of the Select Committee or to send a submission, please express your interest in confidence through the following e–mail address: selectcommittee@synod.ireland.anglican.org or write to:
The Select Committee (submissions process) C/O Church House Church Avenue Rathmines Dublin 6 IRELAND Tel: Synod Office – +3531 4125621
Photo: Dean John Mann, Chair of the Select Committee