Archives association recognizes national church
A provincial archives organization has recognized the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada for its support of the church’s archives.
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An open letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury
Thank you for your open letter of response to the situation in the diocese of New Westminster. We find much in what you have said to encourage us. We are grateful that you have once again affirmed your support for the Lambeth resolution on human sexuality and that you do not accept that “homosexual relationships can be treated as being on a par with the man-woman ideal portrayed in Holy Scripture.”
Open letter from the Archbishop of Canterbury to Rev. Trevor Walters
Thank you for your letter, sent to me ahead of the Synod meeting at the weekend. I did not judge it right that I should comment on it prior to the debate.
Thirteen Anglican bishops respond to the decision of the diocese of New Westminster
We regret the decision of the diocese of New Westminster to move independently toward the blessing of same-sex unions.
Synod members react to vote result
Steve Schuh St. John’s, Shaughnessy President, Integrity Vancouver It saddens me to see all my clergy walk out. It says to me they have a great deal of contempt for gay and lesbian people. It says they can’t be in a church which accepts me. At the same time, I am joyful that the church … Continued
Statement by Bishop Michael Ingham following the vote on motion 7
The Synod of the Diocese of New Westminster has now made a clear decision about the pastoral care of Anglicans in this part of Canada.
Same-sex blessing vote results to be announced
Same-sex blessings could be a reality in the diocese of New Westminster after synod voted on the issue late today. Results will be announced mid-day, June 15.
A proposal to address pastoral needs within the diocese of New Westminster
You will have received by now from the Resolutions Committee notices of motion which will be before us next week at Synod. You may also have received written material, unofficially circulated, in support of motions that effectively call for the partition of the diocese along theological lines.
An open appeal to George Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury and the primates of the Anglican Communion
We, as clergy of the diocese of New Westminster in the ecclesiastical province of British Columbia (part of the Anglican Church of Canada), are appealing to you for the provision of alternative episcopal oversight as per the provisions of Lambeth (1998) for intervention in cases of pastoral emergency which cannot be addressed within a province.
Motions to New Westminster Synod
Motion # 4 (withdrawn in favour of motion 7) Moved The Reverend Robert Korth Seconded Ms. Maureen Ashfield Be it resolved that this synod, in light of the two majority votes of support for the blessing of committed same-sex unions, encourages the Bishop to: prepare a rite for the blessing of committed same-sex unions in … Continued
Anglican Foundation annual meeting: May 31 in Montreal
The Anglican Foundation will hold its annual meeting May 31, 2002, at Christ Church Cathedral, Montreal. Everyone is invited to the meeting to learn more about the Foundation. The meeting begins with eucharist at 6 p.m., followed by a reception and dinner at 7:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend the meeting and dinner.
Alpha training events through to fall
The Canadian branch of Alpha, a 10-week course intended to explore the validity and relevance of the Christian faith, has scheduled a number of events through the spring, summer and fall to train new leaders and to encourage existing teams in running the program.
Lutheran Life board announces first Anglican director
Rev. Mervyn R. Mercer of Etobicoke, Ont. has been appointed as the newest member of the board of directors of Waterloo-based Lutheran Life Insurance Society of Canada. Dr. Mercer is assistant principal at Toronto’s Wycliffe College. He also serves as assistant professor of Anglican Formation at Wycliffe, and directs its “Profiles in Ministry” Vocational Assessment Program.
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