‘People’s church’ prepares to mark centenary
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption David Lloyd George backed disestablishment of the Church of England in Wales “The creation of the Church in Wales was extraordinarily controversial,” said Norman Doe, a professor of law at Cardiff University. “It was then a new church, with the power to make its own theology and laws.” New elements included bringing in a written constitution, limiting the power of the bishops, and having them elected instead of appointed by the Crown. According to Prof Doe, it also used lay people in the running of its church courts and made worship more accessible to people. Image copyright Church in Wales Image caption Joanna Penberthy became the first woman bishop in the Church in Wales …