[1] The CPAS was founded in 1836 in the midst of the social upheaval of the Industrial Revolution to take "the gospel to every man's door, with a single eye to the glory of God".
[2] Charlotte summarised and praised the early work of the CPAS in the opening of her 1846 novel Shirley: Of late years, I say, an abundant shower of curates has fallen upon the north of England, but in eighteen-hundred-eleven-twelve that affluent rain had not descended.
[3] While the CPAS has since diversified in its methods, which now notably include its holidays for young people, it retains its original vision of "enabl[ing] churches to help every person hear and discover the good news of Jesus Christ."
After a year elapsed, CPAS' right of presentation expired, and eventually the new vicar, John MacKenzie, was appointed by Sarah Mullally, Bishop of London.
[8] Following the proposed introduction of same-sex blessings (Prayers of Love and Faith) by the Church of England, CPAS released an announcement that included a statement titled "Affirmations on Sexuality" (a copy of such a summary made by the Evangelical Alliance).
This help will involve counsel and pastoral support to live a chaste life and, as part of this process, some may seek and experience changes in the strength or direction of their same-sex attractions.