LGBT Christians dismayed at block on appointment of gay bishop

The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement has expressed ‘dismay’ at the decision of the Crown Nominations Commission to block the appointment of Dr Jeffrey John, as Bishop of Southwark.

Rev Sharon Ferguson, Chief Executive of the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (LGCM) voiced her frustration and disappointment that for the second time Dr Jeffrey John has ‘had his sexuality made the stumbling block’ to his appointment as a Bishop in the Church of England.

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