Category Archives: Lambeth Conference
Rainbows in Religion Symposium 2020
On Wednesday 26th February 2020 we will be hosting the Rainbows in Religion event in Sibson Lecture Theatre 3. Aimed at students and staff alike, this event brings together speakers exploring topics relevant to both religious and LGBT+ communities, and … Continue reading
Official statement from the University of Kent’s LGBT+ Staff Network
In response to the University’s decision to host the Lambeth Conference 2020 Network members are deeply disappointed and hurt by the University’s decision to host the Lambeth Bishop’s Conference 2020 despite the Church’s decision to exclude same-sex spouses (see statement … Continue reading
Statement from Christin Hoene, Chair of the LGBT+ Staff Network, to Council
The following statement was read by the VC to Council at their meeting in April: Given that I don’t know the details of yours and David’s meeting with the Archbishop and the ensuing developments of the discussion within and between … Continue reading
Official statement from the University of Kent’s LGBT+ Staff Network
The University of Kent’s LGBT+ Staff Network is deeply concerned about the University’s hosting of the 2020 Lambeth Bishop’s Conference. The Archbishop of Canterbury has explicitly chosen to single out bishops’ same sex spouses for exclusion. In a recent statement, … Continue reading