Forward in Faith is a movement operating in several provinces of the Anglican Communion. It represents the traditionalist strand of Anglo-Catholicism. It is particularly noted for its opposition to the ordination of women.

It was formed in 1995 as a coalition of previously existing organisations formed to work against the ordination of women to the priesthood of the Church of England. It also takes a traditionalist line on matters of liturgy, ecclesiology, Christology and the authority of scripture. Although the organisation formally opposed the ordination of homosexuals to the priesthood, it has been dogged by allegations that many of its own members are practising gays.

Forward in Faith seek alternative Episcopal oversight, and the creation of a ‘free province’ where women are not ordained to the priesthood, enabling them to function as an autonomous church within a church.

External links

Official website