The Briefing 01-12-16

Anglican Church faces looming division over question of homosexualityThe Telegraph (Charles Moore) — This is the week the Anglican church might fall apartThe Economist — Why the Anglicans’ meeting mattersTimes of London (Kaya Burgess) — Africans threaten to walk out on Welby

Obama's last State of the Union address opportunity to ponder future direction of countryNew York Times (Peter Baker) — In Final State of the Union Address, Obama Aims to Set Tone for ’16 CampaignWashington Post (Dan Lamothe and Juliet Eilperin) — Guest list for Obama’s last State of the Union tells story of his presidency

In SCOTUS case, teachers claim violation of conscience by mandatory union membershipReuters (Lawrence Hurley) — In Supreme Court labor case, echoes of gay marriage fightUSA Today — Dues process for teachers: Our view