Archbishop Jensen of Sydney was probably frothing at the mouth when the Sydney Gay Pride rolled by, as he’s a prominent ultra-rejectionist Anglican leader, who’ll be attending the Gang of GAFCON’s pre-Lambeth shindig. This is the meeting where he’ll probably be struggling to hang on to the gavel and run the show, but will have his hands full as Bishop Akinola thinks he’s the rightful Anglican Pope of the Alexandrite Purple Communion NGOGA.
BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Sydney gay pride event turns 30
The event has become one of the largest gay pride festivals in the world and generates millions in tourism revenue.
Members of the original 1978 march, which ended in clashes with police and 50 arrests, are being honoured.
About 100 ministers and clergy will offer an apology for the treatment of gays and lesbians.
At least one Australian bishop, that of Newcastle, is evidence that there’s hope for Australian Anglicanism yet.
