There is no provision in the Declaration for individual clergy to seek special arrangements if they are not supported in doing so by their PCCs.
However, the Declaration does say that in discerning vocations, bishops will continue not to discriminate on the grounds of a candidate’s theological convictions in relation to gender and ministry; and it also says that ordination services will be planned and conducted in a way that is consistent with the five guiding principles set out in the Declaration.
Furthermore, the Independent Reviewer can conduct an enquiry if an individual raises a concern (although this is a matter for his or her judgement).
Additional Guidance
- Theological Reflections on Complementarian Integrity
- Passing a Resolution
- Provision for Individuals
- Oaths of Canonical Obedience
- Principles for Commending Ministry
- Evangelicals and Bishops - how to relate
- Impaired Fellowship and Licenses
- Assent to the Five Guiding Principles
- Positive Ministry Relationships
- Equal and Different - "Fellow workers"
- Training opportunities for women
- Complementarianism
- Ebbsfleet See Theological Summary
- One Rector’s Response to the LLF Material
- The Bishop of Maidstone's 5 year review
- Further Resources