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26. January 2011
Actions and consequences: Reflections on the state of the Anglican Communion - Andrew Goddard
Summary: Reflecting on Fulcrum’s call not to invite the Presiding Bishop to the Primates’ Meeting in Ireland, the consequences of inviting her are highlighted: the widespread principled absence of many Global South primates. As it is still unclear why the Presiding Bishop was invited after the breach of the moratorium and...
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21. January 2011
On the Dublin Meeting: GSA Editorial
21st January 2011
There have been various interests and concerns expressed about the absence of some Global South Primates at the forthcoming Dublin Primates’ Meeting.
Where these Primates are concerned, arriving at such decision was not a sudden or knee-jerk reaction. Both before, and more so after, The Episcopal Church has...
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20. January 2011
Sudan independence referendum ‘free and fair’
Southern Sudan’s week long independence referendum was free and fair, independent poll monitors have reported and turn out heavy.
The results of the referendum on independence for the Southern African, Christian half of Sudan from the Northern Muslim, Arab governing in Khartoum are being tallied this week, but preliminary returns...
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13. January 2011
Statement on Bombings & Diocesan Newsletter (December 2010) - Archbishop Mouneer Anis
Dear Friends,
Greetings in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ!
Thank you for your words of condolences and encouragement after the bombings in Alexandria, Egypt on 1 January 2011. I cannot tell you how much these have meat to me and to the church in Egypt. I conveyed your condolences and assurances of support to Pope...
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01. January 2011
A Joint Communiqué for Friends and Partners of the Diocese of Iran and Diocese of Peshawar
December, 2010 On the 21st of November 2010, at St John’s Cathedral, Peshawar a service was held to establish a diocesan link between the Diocese of Iran and the Diocese of Peshawar. The Diocesan Bishops expressed to one another the desire to partner in the Great Commission and service of Christ’s people in the South Western...
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09. December 2010
Japan gives covenant backing
CONCERNS THAT section IV of the Anglican Covenant is ‘un-Anglican’ should be set aside in view of the parlous state of the Anglican Communion, the Primate of Japan told the 58th General Synod of the Nippon Sei Ko Kai (NSKK) meeting at St Barnabas Church, Ushigome in the Diocese of Tokyo.
In his presidential address to the...
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04. December 2010
Church of England General Synod supports Anglican Covenant process
The General Synod of the Church of England has voted in favor of continuing the process towards adopting the Anglican Covenant, a set of principles intended to bind the Anglican Communion in light of its differences.
The Nov. 24 decision -- which was passed by synod's three houses of bishops, clergy and laity -- recommends that the...
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02. December 2010
Oxford Statement - GAFCON Primates Council
November 24, 2010
Oxford Statement of the Primates’ Council
November 2010 AD
Introduction
The leaders of the GAFCON movement are keenly aware of the crises of conscience that are pressing some people to shift their membership and ministry from the Anglican Church.
While we are greatly sympathetic that there are many areas...
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21. November 2010
Communion Partners Meeting Promotes Mission
Emphasizing Communion life and unity, bishops and rectors of Communion Partners met in Orlando Nov. 15-17 to discuss interprovincial partnering possibilities. The conference drew 90 participants from across the United States and Canada. International guests spoke of mission opportunities open to individuals, parish teams, and...
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18. November 2010
How and why IC & MCU mislead us on the Anglican Covenant - Andrew Goddard
Introduction and Executive Summary
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14. September 2011
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