CEEC offers alternative ‘affirmation of ordination vows’ services

Helen Catt  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  9 Apr 2025
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CEEC offers alternative ‘affirmation of ordination vows’ services

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The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) is inviting clergy and licensed lay ministers and readers to attend an ‘Affirmation of Ordination Vows’ service as an alternative to the often called ‘Chrism Services’ held in dioceses on Maundy Thursday.

Revd Canon John Dunnett, National Director of the CEEC, said: “With ongoing concerns with regards to Living in Love and Faith, we know that many clergy across the country feel in good conscience unable to attend the traditional Chrism services in their diocese. So we are offering two alternative services, in keeping with the Alliance’s construction of the de facto parallel province.”

All clergy and licensed lay ministers/readers who feel unable to attend the service in their diocese are invited to join one of the services. The invite is also open to those who are attending their diocesan service, but would like to stand with the Alliance at this time. See more here.

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