Can this crazy quilt hold together?
November 3, 2008
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Giles Fraser says that conservative Anglo-Catholics will find no refuge in GAFCON.
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Tag: Anglican Communion
Canadian bishops release post-Lambeth statement
October 31, 2008
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The Bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada have concluded their first gathering since they participation in the Lambeth Conference. They’ve released a statement in which they pledge to uphold the three moratoria until the 2010 General Synod.
Next steps in the Covenant process
October 31, 2008
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Following the discussions on the proposed Anglican Covenant in Lambeth this summer, the Covenant Design group has met in Singapore and released a compilation of the concerns raised by the bishops this summer. In addition they have outlined the next steps that they suggest be taken in the process and included a questionnaire.
Putting Resolution B033 behind us
October 30, 2008
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(Updated) There is general agreement among the Chicago Consultation and its allies that something has to be done to move the Episcopal Church out of the discriminatory shadow of Resolution B033, but the group is looking for input on how best to achieve that end. What are your thoughts?
Zimbabwean bishop wins human rights prize
October 29, 2008
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An Anglican bishop from Zimbabwe has been named winner of a Swedish human rights prize for “having given voice to the fight against oppression.” Bishop Sebastian Bakare was also cited for his work to promote “freedom of speech and of opinion in a difficult political situation.”
Reactions to Sydney vote on Lay Presidency of Eucharist
October 29, 2008
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What I find hard to understand is how any who so pride themselves in the 1662 BCP and Ordinal and Articles of Religion can adopt a position so at odds with the limpid clarity of their requirements. – Tobias Haller
Real Americans. Real Christians.
October 28, 2008
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I wish that we in the Episcopal Church were just a bit bolder about what it is that we do believe; that we could put out our message with more fervor and enthusiasm. For example, I believe that we have allowed those who are outside our church to define us, usually negatively. What if we spoke with more clarity about our dedication to our baptismal covenant, and about our belief in the creeds?
Ottawa bishop seeks approval for same-sex blessings
October 27, 2008
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The Anglican Journal reports that the Rt. Rev. John Chapman, Bishop of Montreal, will ask the House of Bishops of the Anglican Church in Canada for permission to bless same-sex unions.
The finest “instrument” of Anglican communion
October 27, 2008
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I propose that the most real and most effective “instrument” of our Anglican Communion is the set of actual personal relationships that exist among parishes and dioceses across national and cultural boundaries. These relationships … are what have inspired Anglicans to deeper faith and service to God. These are personal relationships of witness, service, and prayer; and they have been the efficacious symbols of communion in its highest degree.
Sydney votes to allow diaconal and lay presidency at the Eucharist
October 25, 2008
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The Archdiocese of Sydney in Australia has broken with Anglican tradition and voted to accept a report which calls for allowing lay people and deacons to celebrate the Holy Eucharist without a priest present.
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