Wonderful!!! First Gay Bishop Emerges In Church Of England

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The bishop of Grantham has become the first Church of England bishop to say that he is gay and in a relationship.


Bishop Nicholas Chamberlain, a suffragan in Lincoln diocese, was consecrated last year by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby-who has said he knew about the bishop’s sexuality.

He was in a “long-term and committed” relationship, Archbishop Welby said.


Bishop Chamberlain says he obeys Church guidelines which say gay clergy must remain celibate.

The archbishop also said: “His appointment as Bishop of Grantham was made on the basis of his skills and calling to serve the Church in the Diocese of Lincoln

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