The Alliance exists to encourage the flourishing of churches across England in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, praying for our nation, raising up disciples in this and future generations and working for the renewal of the church for mission in society.
We are a network of networks within the Church of England committed to our Anglican heritage of faith, holding to the received teaching of the Church of England, and part of the one, holy, catholic and apostolic church. We are united in our confidence that the good news of Jesus Christ is as alive and relevant in England today as it ever has been.
We do not believe that church decline is inevitable, or that changing or developing doctrine or practice is necessary to reach present and future generations. Around the world many parts of the Anglican Communion are experiencing unprecedented growth whilst continuing to remain faithful to historic doctrine and practices. Our inherited faith offers the hope that so many in our society crave as a radical alternative to what the surrounding culture offers.
We'd love to draw your attention to two recent updates:
A new document 'Introducing the Alliance'
The Bishop of Guildford has released 'LLF and Discerning the Mind of the Church'
We have written several letters, setting out the unintended consequences of the proposed changes and the issues they raise in terms of Western elitism (ignoring the views of the Global South) and unlawfulness (failing to follow the canons of the Church of England which are designed to preserve unity).
The Alliance includes the leaders of a number networks within the Church of England:
Catholic Group on General Synod, Forward in Faith, the Global Majority reps on General Synod, HTB Network, New Wine, Church of England Evangelical Council, Evangelical Group on General Synod, ReNew, Church Society and Living Out.
We are inviting clergy and laity to join with the Alliance.
Support us in prayer, keep up to date with our news, be a voice for our cause in your church and give financially if you are able.
We will listen to you, keep you updated on our activity and seek to represent your needs as we work to secure the best way forward.